COTS

13/08/2025

Columbus, Ohio — The State of Ohio proudly recognizes Aug. 15 as Emergency Management Recognition Day to honor the dedicated professionals who work behind the scenes year-round to protect communities before, during, and after emergencies and disasters.

For the COTS 36-county region, Jodi, Kelsey, Arin, and Sierra serve in the emergency management (EM) role.

Please take a moment to recognize your organization's EM team.

Emergency managers play a critical role in coordinating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts for crisis situations and disasters. From developing emergency plans, managing resources, and releasing public information to providing resources such as disaster assistance and staffing Emergency Operations Centers, their work helps save lives and reduce the impact of disasters on individuals, communities, infrastructure, and the environment.

https://ema.ohio.gov/ for helpful safety tips

Together, We Are Good Health!

Columbus Medical Association
Ohio Emergency Management Agency

04/08/2025

The Columbus Medical Association Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Marc L. Parnes, MD Service Award, honoring the exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment of Dr. Marc Parnes to the Columbus Medical Association, CMA Foundation, and the affiliate organizations.

Dr. Parnes has served faithfully for more than 15 years as president and board member of the CMA Foundation, leaving a legacy of integrity, compassion, and purpose-driven service. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, the CMA Foundation will present the inaugural award during “Muse,” CMA’s annual gala celebration on October 23, 2025.

“We are deeply grateful for Dr. Parnes’ leadership, remarkable service, and commitment to the Foundation,” says Paula Cosby, Director, CMA Foundation. “His contributions have left a lasting impact, and we are honored to celebrate his legacy by establishing this award in his name.”

The Marc L. Parnes, MD Service Award will be presented annually to a volunteer whose service exemplifies the mission and vision of the CMA, CMA Foundation, and its affiliate organizations. Nominees should be individuals whose efforts have improved the functioning of these organizations, advanced physician well-being in Central Ohio, and/or positively impacted the health of the broader community.

Nominations are open now through September 19, 2025. To learn more about the award, criteria for nomination, or how to submit a nomination, visit https://www.cmafohio.org/parnesserviceaward

For additional information, contact Paula Cosby at pcosby@cmafohio.org or (614) 240-7410.

The Columbus Medical Association Foundation is proud to introduce the Marc L. Parnes, MD Service Award in honor of the dedication and service of Dr. Parnes to the Columbus Medical Association and its organizations. Marc L. Parnes, MD, served faithfully for more than a decade and a half in the role o...

25/07/2025

See what Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, chief medical officer for the Ohio Department of Health, has to say in his first podcast "Healthy Perspectives: What is Public Health?"

We love the tie Dr. Vanderhoff! :)

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is part of a network of federal, state, and local organizations dedicated to public health.But what exactly IS public hea...

11/06/2025

Just a reminder… Collaborative preparedness is a valuable investment of time and resources. COTS healthcare coalition partners prioritize your health and safety every step of the way.

Bringing back the PROGNOSIS OHIO episode "Is Ohio prepared for a mass casualty incident?

https://www.prognosisohio.com/episodes/cots?rq=cots

Columbus Medical Association
Columbus Medical Association Foundation

On episode 127, Dan talks with Sherri Kovach and Jodi Keller with COTS Ohio about mass casualty preparedness in Ohio. Topics include planning for worst case scenarios, coordinating the EMS response, fostering collaboration, and training with hospitals for such events.

03/06/2025

Did you ever wonder what type of collaborative planning goes on behind the scenes of every large scale event in the greater Columbus metro area? Maybe not, but thankfully, COTS has a bunch of dedicated partners who have your health & safety at the forefront of everything they do. TOGETHER, we ARE good health!

Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus Division of Fire
Columbus Division of Police
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
OhioHealth
OhioHealth EMS
Mount Carmel Health
Columbus Public Health
Franklin County Public Health
Columbus Medical Association
Columbus Medical Association Foundation
Ohio Emergency Management Agency
Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
MedFlight
MedCare Ambulance

The program ensures funding to help coordination and communication between hospitals and first responders during a crisis.

26/05/2025

Nice job CFD!!

22/05/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Dr. Sarah Adams some calming techniques for panic attacks.

22/05/2025

May is National Stop The Bleed Month and today is Stop The Bleed DAY!
Learn how to save a life.......

The STOP THE BLEED® Project was founded to develop programs that engage people and organizations so they get involved and take action.

19/05/2025

All advocacy welcome. Thank you.

HOSPITAL PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM FUNDING AT RISK

Learn more and ACT Today! https://columbusmedicalassociation.org/blogpost/2163219/510783/Hospital-Preparedness-Program--Funding-at-risk

CMA’s affiliate, COTS, needs your help! President Trump’s proposed federal budget eliminates funding for the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP), the primary source of funding for health care preparedness and response. COTS coordinates emergency preparedness and response for 36 of Ohio's 88 counties for the Ohio Department of Health, which administers the HPP in Ohio. The complete elimination of this program is an existential threat to the safety of all Ohioans. In addition, the proposed federal budget significantly decreases funding for public health coordination and emergency management.

19/05/2025

19/05/2025

Happy EMS Week to our first responders! THANK YOU for all that you do everyday to ensure our health & safety!

15/05/2025

What a nice time COTS had meeting Emergency Management experts from Lithuania. They are sponsored by the Grove City Ohio Rotary Club as part of The Congressional Office for International Leadership - https://www.openworld.gov/

We shared our best practice initiatives in emergency preparedness and response and learned a few tips from them. People helping people!

Thank you to the Grove City Ohio Rotary Club for this fun opportunity to learn and make new friends!

Together We Are Good Health