COTS

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!

02/24/2026

Introducing the new Mobile Health Locator app! A free app that allows central Ohio residents to easily search for mobile health units and learn how to access care nearby.

The mobile health units are open to all central Ohio residents, including adults and children, and offer a wide range of services:
🚚 Primary care
🚚 Urgent care
🚚 Mental health care
🚚 Prenatal care
🚚 And more!

Visit https://www.mobilehealthlocator.com/ to get started today!

The Central Ohio Mobile Consortium (COMC), a partnership between 10 local entities and health organizations, has come together with the goal of making high-quality health care more accessible for everyone through mobile health units.

02/24/2026

COTS is proud of our partnership with The Ohio State University researchers to advance community‑driven solutions in healthcare. Together, we helped map opioid recovery gaps across Franklin County—work that directly supports targeted interventions and stronger pathways to care.

This is the power of collaboration: using data to drive real‑world impact and build healthier, more resilient communities. 🤝❤️

Partnerships with residents and community organizations are essential to carrying out The Ohio State University’s land-grant mission, researchers said during a recent panel discussion.The discussion was hosted by University Libraries Research Commons, the Office of Outreach and Engagement and the ...

02/18/2026

“When you love what you do, it never feels like work.”

The Columbus Medical Association and its affiliate organizations came together yesterday to celebrate one another—and what an uplifting day it was!

We kicked off the morning with leadership “serving” our incredible team, a group of dedicated men and women who show up each day with unwavering commitment, compassion, and professionalism in support of our missions.

In the afternoon, our Wellness Committee led us into a much‑needed break filled with fun, fellowship, and a touch of springtime creativity through flower arranging. It was a perfect reminder that taking time to recharge together strengthens the work we do and the community we serve.

Physicians CareConnection Columbus Medical Association Physicians Leadership Academy Made for Medicine

, we ARE good health!

02/06/2026

President Trump has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bill for the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education that includes critical funding for health and emergency preparedness initiatives in Ohio and nationwide. The bill, signed on February 3, 2026, provides funds for Health Care Readiness and Recovery (HCRR), formerly known as the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP).

This is welcome news!

COTS relies on that funding to coordinate emergency preparedness and response for 36 of Ohio’s 88 counties.

Many of our members and partners joined health care organizations nationwide to advocate that this funding stay in the budget. THANK YOU to everyone who contacted their representatives.

This was one of many appropriations bills signed into law this week, which will fund the government through September 30, 2026.

This week, Congressional leaders released the bill text and joint explanatory statement of the bicameral and bipartisan agreement reached on Fiscal Year 2026 Labor-HHS funding, which includes responsible funding levels of federal public health programs important to local health departments. Notabl...

01/14/2026

We believe connection starts with knowing each other.

Our Member Spotlights are a chance to get to know COTS Health members personally—what drives them and why they do this work.

Curious about the people behind our partnership? Check out this COTS Member Spotlight to learn more about our valued partners!

01/08/2026

📣📣COTS is currently hiring for a Regional Trauma Data Specialist position. This role is hybrid at 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week).

Please feel free to share this informational & application link with anyone who may be interested - https://www.cotshealth.org/careers

12/26/2025

Thank you Dr. Lowe and the Columbus Division of Fire Outreach Medical Team for compassionately providing care to those in need in our community.