Florida Committee on Trauma

The FCOT Research Committee is now accepting proposals for multicenter studies. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis, and our team will collaborate with you to optimize study ideas + support successful completion. Learn more & submit: floridacot.org/traumaresearch @jpmeizoso

Did you know someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury every 9 seconds? This #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth — and every month — FCOT remains dedicated to improving outcomes for TBI patients across Florida. Learn more about our trauma resources + advocacy at floridacot.org.

This National Blood Donor Month, the Florida Committee on Trauma recognizes the life saving impact of blood donors.🩸 Thank you to all who give!🤝 #NBDM

May 22 is #NationalStopTheBleedDay.🚫🩸 Bleeding is the No. 1 cause of preventable death after injury. Learn how to save a life with the @AmCollSurgeons #StopTheBleed course. @acsstopthebleed Visit floridacot.org/stop-the-bleed to learn more. #NationalStopTheBleedMonth #NSTBM

May is National #StrokeMonth. Knowing the warning signs and calling 911 can save a life — act F.A.S.T. 🧠

March 30 is #NationalDoctorsDay — a time to recognize the dedication, skill, & commitment of physicians. Thank you to every doctor in FCOT and beyond for providing exceptional health care and making a difference in patients' lives every day!👏🏼

Did you know someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury every 9 secs? This #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth — and every month — FCOT remains dedicated to improving outcomes for TBI patients across Florida. Learn more about our trauma resources and advocacy at floridacot.org.

Join us in celebrating National Blood Donor Month! Did you know a single donation can save multiple lives? Your decision to donate can be transformative — learn more about how you can make a difference at donatingblood.org !🩸💪#NBDM

Happy Holidays from all of us at the FCOT!☃️ Here’s to a joyful season filled with love, laughter, and a bright start to the new year!🌟

Join us for FCOT's 2024 Visiting professor week April 29 - May 3! Please visit our website here for more information. Link to website: floridacot.org/visitingprofes…

Happy National Doctors Day! 🩺 Today, we honor physicians for their contributions to the well-being of others and the many sacrifices they make for the patient community. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Thank You for all you do! #NationalDoctorsDay

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Did you know every 9 seconds, someone in the U.S. sustains a brain injury? Join us this month in raising #BrainInjuryAwareness

Today, we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose legacy inspires us to take steps — big or small — to make the world a better place.

January is National Blood Donor Month. 🩸 Did you know winter is a time of reduced donations and an increased risk for blood shortages? #NationalBloodDonorMonth celebrates blood donors during this critical time and reminds people of the importance of donating blood.

Dr. John Armstrong Is Elected Vice Speaker of AMA House of Delegates facs.org/for-medical-pr…

Today is National Stop the Bleed Day. Learn how to control bleeding from a serious injury. Become informed, educated, and empowered. Find a course today: ow.ly/Cu4K50OwATx. #StoptheBleed #BleedingControl.

Today, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and John Boozman reintroduced a bipartisan bill to expand access to life-saving bleeding control kits! Read More: ow.ly/9iJH50OqHS4 @StopTheBleed #bleedingcontrol

The Florida Committee on Trauma will be at the Florida Capitol teaching #stopthebleed today starting at 9:00 AM. Stay tuned! @StopTheBleed @acsTrauma @FloridaACS @FloridaMedical #stopthebleed

Today is World Health Day! 🌎🩺 Help FCOT support #WorldHealthDay by raising awareness of actions needed to keep humans and the planet healthy.

✔️ Join us for FCOT’s In Person and Virtual Business Meeting and Visiting Professor Week from April 24-28, 2023, featuring Kenji Inaba, MD, FRCSC, FACS. Register now! ➡️ floridacot.org/visitingprofes…