Extension-Clinical Approach to COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination

Authors

Camden Bryan, Clemson UniversityFollow
Rhonda Matthews, Clemson UniversityFollow
Kapri Kreps, Medical University of South CarolinaFollow
David Thornal, Clemson UniversityFollow
Danielle McFall, Clemson UniversityFollow
David Sudduth, Medical University of South CarolinaFollow
Michelle Parisi, University of GeorgiaFollow

Volume

61

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.04.06

Abstract

Vaccination rates against COVID-19 are lower in rural areas across the country, including SC. This paper highlights the work conducted by Clemson Cooperative Extension Service in SC to increase rural access to COVID-19 testing and vaccine services. Extension Agents engaged in clinical and community partnerships to coordinate COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics in rural and underserved communities. Agents established 204 test clinics and 220 vaccination clinics. The total number of people tested and vaccinated was 9,331 and 2,037, respectively. The success of this project shows Extension agents can be instrumental in bridging the gap between clinical resources and rural communities.

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Recommended Citation

Bryan, C., Matthews, R., Kreps, K., Thornal, D., McFall, D., Sudduth, D., & Parisi, M. (2024). Extension-Clinical Approach to COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination. The Journal of Extension, 61(4), Article 6. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.04.06