Coastal Medical Transportation Systems Announces New Partnership with UMass Memorial-Harrington Hospital

Expanded partnership brings CMTS's comprehensive medical transportation capabilities to Southbridge and surrounding communities

SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Medical Transportation Systems (CMTS), one of New England's leading providers of emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services, is pleased to announce a new partnership with UMass Memorial Health-Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, Massachusetts, expanding CMTS's presence and capabilities in southern Worcester County.

Through the new contract, CMTS will provide medical transportation services supporting Harrington Hospital, a trusted healthcare leader in southern Worcester County known for providing comprehensive, patient-centered care through a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty services that help meet the evolving healthcare needs of the region.

The partnership represents another significant step in CMTS's continued growth across Massachusetts and reinforces the organization's ability to provide reliable, high-quality transportation solutions for a range of healthcare partners.

"We are incredibly excited to partner with Harrington Hospital and expand our presence in the Southbridge area," said Alex Theoharidis, CEO of Coastal Medical Transportation Systems. "As CMTS continues to grow, our focus remains the same: delivering exceptional patient care, being a dependable partner to the healthcare organizations we serve, and investing in the people and resources necessary to meet the needs of our communities."

"Harrington Hospital has proudly served this region for generations, and strong partnerships are essential to ensuring patients can access care close to home," said Chris Canniff, vice president of administration at Harrington Hospital. "We are excited to work with CMTS to enhance transportation services and support the healthcare needs of residents throughout southern Worcester County and beyond."

Founded in 2013, CMTS has grown into a comprehensive medical transportation organization with more than 1,000 employees and a fleet of more than 250 vehicles. The company provides a wide range of services throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and southern New Hampshire, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), emergency response, interfacility transportation, wheelchair and walk-on transportation, event medical coverage, organ transportation, mobile integrated healthcare, and other specialized services.

The Harrington Hospital partnership demonstrates CMTS's ability to scale its operations while maintaining a strong focus on patient care, operational excellence, and local service.

CMTS Hiring EMTs and Paramedics in Southern Worcester County

As CMTS expands its presence in the region, the organization is actively recruiting EMTs and paramedics in Southbridge, Sturbridge, and communities throughout southern Worcester County.

CMTS offers competitive pay and benefits, flexible scheduling, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment. The company is seeking both experienced EMS professionals and individuals looking to continue building their careers within a growing organization.

"Growth like this creates opportunities not only for CMTS, but for EMS professionals who want to build meaningful, long-term careers," added Theoharidis. "We're looking forward to welcoming talented EMTs and Paramedics from across the region to our team."

Interested candidates can learn more about current opportunities and apply at www.cmtsma.com/careers/.

About Coastal Medical Transportation Systems

Founded in 2013, Coastal Medical Transportation Systems (CMTS) provides comprehensive emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services to healthcare organizations, municipalities, and communities through Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and southern New Hampshire. With more than 1,000 employees and 250 vehicles, CMTS delivers patient-centered care through a broad range of services, including ALS and BLS ambulance transportation, emergency response, interfacility transportation, wheelchair and walk-on transportation, event medical coverage, organ transportation, mobile integrated healthcare, and specialized medical services.

About UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

UMass Memorial Health – Harrington Hospital serves patients in more than 25 communities throughout South Central Massachusetts and Northeastern Connecticut. Harrington Hospital provides medical and surgical inpatient care, two 24-hour emergency departments, inpatient adult psychiatry, an intensive care unit, Cancer Center at Harrington, and an array of outpatient services. Additionally, Harrington Hospital offers physician offices in Webster, Charlton, Sturbridge, and two Urgent Care Express at Harrington clinics in Oxford and Southbridge. For more information, visit www.ummhealth.org/harrington. 

SOURCE Coastal Medical Transportation Systems