COTS

06/17/2026

Lightning Safety Awareness Week runs June 21-27. Stay alert, have an emergency plan, and practice severe weather safety.

Be aware, be prepared! Have a plan and know what to do when an emergency happens. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3LImC5h

06/10/2026

🦆❤️ Talk about going above and beyond! If this doesn't make you smile....

A big shoutout to our COTS member, Mount Carmel Dublin, where Safety & Security Officer Christopher Casey recently sprang into action to rescue several ducklings trapped in a storm drain on the hospital campus. Thanks to his quick thinking and compassion, the little flock was safely reunited with their mother. 🐥💙

At COTS, we know healthcare heroes come in many forms—and sometimes their patients have feathers! Thank you to Christopher and the entire Mount Carmel team for making our community a little safer and a lot kinder.

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) – A Mount Carmel Dublin safety and security officer is being praised after helping a few very small visitors out of a big problem. Over the weekend, Christopher Casey discovered…

06/08/2026

From car crashes, to falls, workplace accidents, and more, preventable injuries remain one of the leading drivers of trauma care.

June marks National Safety Month, an initiative focused on reducing the risks behind incidents that bring patients into our trauma system. At COTS, we’re proud to work alongside physicians, healthcare professionals, EMS agencies, hospitals, emergency responders, public health partners, and community organizations to improve the health and safety of our communities every day.

This month, we recognize and thank all of our partners who dedicate themselves to creating safer communities and better outcomes across Central, Southeast, and Southeast Central Ohio.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we improve readiness, response, and patient care.

06/05/2026

Summer is upon us! A refresher from our friends at Nationwide Children’s is always welcome! ☀️

06/04/2026

Did you know that paid COTS first responder members are eligible for complimentary membership in the Savvik Buying Group Purchasing Program?

Through Savvik, EMS agencies can gain access to hospital contract pharmaceutical pricing and other cost-saving purchasing opportunities designed to support emergency response organizations.

If your agency is not yet a paid COTS member, now is the time to take advantage of this valuable benefit.

Learn more about COTS membership and how to access Savvik purchasing benefits today https://www.cotshealth.org/emergencyservices | https://www.cotshealth.org/contact-us

06/01/2026

Better lifespans are built together. Join us in recognizing Men’s Health Month and encouraging the men in your life to make their health a priority!

Men die an average 6 years earlier than women, often from preventable causes.

Closing the lifespan gender gap starts with education, connection, and shared advocacy.

When men and their care partners have access to the right information & support, preventive care happens earlier and outcomes improve.

Men’s Health Month is a reminder that better lifespans are built together.

Men's Health Network

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.