COTS

12/16/2025

Tis' the season..........Hospital and FSED partners are encouraged to review the winter helipad safety tips issued by the Ohio Association of Critical Care Transport (OACCT).

https://oacct.org/safety

12/03/2025

We’re so thankful for your partnership in this Giving Tuesday! Your generosity makes it possible for us to improve the health and safety of the communities we serve! Together, we’re part of a global movement of kindness & connection!

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! Your support today helps fund programs that improve health & safety, empower physicians, and nurture future leaders. Every gift creates lasting change in our community.

Donate now using the link in our bio ( https://www.cotshealth.org/donate )& make an impact that matters!

12/01/2025

Join millions tomorrow who will participate in Giving Tuesday with acts of kindness. Whether it’s through charitable giving, or giving of your time, talent, or voice, COTS thanks you for being part of a global movement that fosters community connection.

11/24/2025

This Thanksgiving week, we’re thankful for the power of partnership. To every partner and supporter who believes in investing in good health—thank you. Your generosity helps us build a stronger, healthier, and safer Ohio..

11/17/2025

Because of supporters like you, COTS can coordinate high-quality training for today’s and tomorrow’s healthcare providers, ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed for trauma and emergency care and emergency preparedness and response.

Through collaborative education and hands-on learning, we strengthen the region’s ability to respond effectively when it matters most.

This Giving Tuesday, your gift continues that impact.

11/17/2025

As of November 14, 2025, the infant botulism outbreak includes 23 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism from 13 states (see map). Laboratory confirmation for some cases is ongoing. For 22 cases with illness onset information available, illnesses started on dates ranging from August 9 to November 11, 2025 (see timeline). All 23 infants were hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®. No deaths have been reported. For 22 infants with age and s*x information available, they range in age from 16 to 200 days and 10 (45%) are female.

Investigation details for an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.

11/17/2025

This week, COTS and are celebrating the lead-up to on Nov. 20!

Did you know that more than 2 million rural Ohioans rely on their local healthcare infrastructure—not only for essential care, but also as a cornerstone of their community’s economic and social well-being?

11/10/2025

COTS is seeking an experienced Emergency Management Specialist & Training Planner to join our team.

Click on the link to learn more about the position and to apply.

We are physicians, healthcare professionals, and other experts working together to improve the health and safety of our communities

11/10/2025

Your generosity fuels a real, measurable impact. Every dollar given to COTS supports programs and organizations like ours that strengthen community health, nurture young leaders, and care for those who care for others.

11/06/2025

Please see the link below for details about upcoming Food & Resource Events happening across the City of Columbus:
https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Mayors-Office/SNAP-Response-Plan
Click on "Find Food Resources"

The biggest need right now is for donated items to support these events. There are four events scheduled over the next week.

We encourage you to:

Share this information with your local networks.

Donate shelf-stable pantry items. Donations can be dropped off at the Community Centers listed on the website or at other participating locations found through the link above.

Thank you for helping support our community!

The City of Columbus has prepared the below plan to stand prepared for what may come in the potential pause of SNAP benefits starting November 1, 2025. This plan is scoped to serve a one-week time period, with the team positioned to evaluate ways to support the community moving forward.

11/03/2025

Save the date! Giving Tuesday is just around the corner on Dec 2nd

Join us in making a difference by supporting COTS. Every donation helps us support those who work together to improve the health and safety of our communities. Let’s come together for good health.