COTS

05/21/2026

May is National Trauma Awareness Month from the The American Trauma Society and National STOP the BLEED Month – both focused on protecting lives.

Whether it’s preventing injuries by staying alert when walking, biking, and driving or learning how to help when you witness an emergency – it's all about staying focused, getting educated, and becoming empowered to help protect others.

Learn more about National Trauma Awareness Month and how to spread the word: https://bit.ly/4tQuUvL

Learn more about Stop the Bleed program: https://bit.ly/3RCkJxg

Schools, government agencies, nonprofits, and civic organizations can apply for a grant to hold a Stop the Bleed training: https://bit.ly/4tQuUMh

05/18/2026

It’s National EMS Week, recognizing the EMS clinicians saving lives every single day. Thank you to our EMS partners and those across the country for all that you do to serve your patients and improve outcomes.

05/06/2026

Today we recognize Roxanna Giambri and all the dedicated professionals behind the data—Happy National Trauma Registry Professionals Day!

Your meticulous work transforms information into insight, strengthens patient care, and helps save lives every day. Thank you for your precision, commitment, and impact across the trauma system.

We are a healthier, safer community because of you!

05/06/2026

National Nurses Week kicks off today!

To the nurses who serve our community every day: thank you for your skill, compassion, and commitment to care. You lead with empathy, collaborate across teams, and show up for patients when it matters most.

During National Nurses Week, we honor the nurses within the Columbus Medical Association Affiliate Organizations, and all throughout Central, Southeast, and Southeast Central Ohio for the difference you make every single day.

04/29/2026

Hope to see you at the Mount Carmel Trauma Conference this Friday, May 1st!!

Strong partnerships save lives. Our Mount Carmel EMS Coordinators and Trauma Program Manager recently joined Violet Township Fire Department for a collaborative trauma run review. These discussions strengthen teamwork and ensure seamless care from the field to the hospital.

Thank you to LT Jason Belleau and the Violet Township FD team for hosting us at Station 592.

04/29/2026

Hope to see you there!

03/11/2026

We are better together!

CMA Affiliate COTS was recently highlighted by Ohio State for a collaborative effort to advance community‑driven solutions in healthcare.

COTS collaborated with Ohio State researchers at the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA) to map opioid recovery gaps across Franklin County, helping identify where support is needed most and informing more targeted pathways to care.

Partnering across community organizations is critical to help gather meaningful data, identify service gaps, and turn insight into action.

03/06/2026

Proud to support our emergency care responders in the preparedness and response efforts for The Arnold Sports Festival.

OhioHealth
OhioHealth EMS
Columbus Division of Fire
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus Division of Police
Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Multiple agencies, such as OhioHealth, said Wednesday they've been training for months to keep athletes and fans safe at the festival.

03/04/2026

We were happy to provide tourniquets for this exercise and support students with an interest in public safety and healthcare!

03/02/2026

Dear valued COTS partner,

I am pleased to share the 2025 COTS Impact Report – https://cotsimpact2025.com/

This year’s impact reflects the strength and resilience of our region as COTS continues to close gaps, elevate standards, and ensure communities are prepared for both everyday emergencies and large scale events. This progress is only possible through the expertise and commitment of our partners—
—TOGETHER, we are Good Health through strengthening healthcare, supporting responders, and protecting communities today and for the future.

We appreciate you!

02/25/2026

See important information from our partners MedFlight 4 Coshocton

Please share with your associates & partners.

Together, we are good health!