Sepsis Alliance

11/20/2025

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is here, and it’s the perfect time to deepen your understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)!

Revisit sessions from our Sepsis Alliance AMR Conferences through Sepsis Alliance Institute. In the sessions, you'll hear from leading experts about the connection between AMR and sepsis, real-world challenges, and how we can all take action to help .

It's all free to access, and many of the sessions include free CE credits. Learn more at SepsisInstitute.org.

11/20/2025

In the Season 2 premiere of The Sepsis Spectrum Podcast, Nicole Kupchik Consulting & Education and Dr. Mitchell Elkind explore how sepsis stresses the body, especially the heart 🫀.

From invisible infection to visible cardiovascular impact, this episode dives into how inflammation during sepsis can trigger arrhythmias, heart failure, stroke and long-term heart damage.

Watch or listen at SepsisPodcast.org or wherever you get your podcasts!

11/19/2025

It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, and we are honoring survivors like Kimberly.

After returning from vacation, Kimberly developed what seemed like a minor skin infection and was prescribed antibiotics. When her symptoms worsened, she sought help several times before doctors discovered the true cause: , , and . She was placed on a ventilator for 11 days as her organs began to fail. Against all odds, Kimberly survived and continues to recover, though she still faces lasting cognitive challenges. Her story is a powerful reminder of how quickly infection and antimicrobial resistance can turn deadly.

Read Kimberly’s full story: sepsis.org/faces/kimberly-brown/

11/18/2025

When infection strikes the heart, every beat counts. 🫀

The second season of The Sepsis Spectrum podcast launches today! 🙌

Nicole Kupchik Consulting & Education and Dr. Mitchell Elkind of the American Heart Association explore how sepsis can spark heart injury, stroke, and lingering cardiovascular damage.

Visit SepsisPodcast.org or tune in wherever you get your podcasts!

11/18/2025

It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (November 18 - 24, 2025)!

are on the rise, and so is the threat of drug-resistant infections that can lead to deadly conditions like sepsis.

Visit EndSuperbugs.org to learn how antimicrobial resistance (AMR) affects us all, and what you can do to help .

🦠 Free educational tools
🦠 Actionable prevention tips
🦠 Resources for healthcare professionals and the public

Let’s protect the power of antibiotics, for ourselves and future generations.

11/17/2025

Last week, legislation supported by Sepsis Alliance and championed by Senators Raj Mukherji and Joe Vitale advanced in New Jersey, requiring hospitals to implement clear and consistent protocols for early detection and treatment.

Sepsis Alliance President and CEO Thomas Heymann testified in support of the bill, along with Sepsis Alliance Chief Medical Officer Dr. Cindy Hou and Sepsis Alliance Board Member Lukas Haynes.

Lukas Haynes learned firsthand the devastating impact of sepsis when his 4-year-old daughter tragically died of septic shock after a brief illness.

By standardizing screening, treatment, and training across hospitals, this bill moves us one step closer to saving lives and ensuring patients receive swift, effective care when every minute counts.

Sepsis Alliance remains committed to advocating for stronger policies that protect patients and prevent sepsis deaths.

Learn more about this work:

Sepsis Alliance commends the introduction of New Jersey Senate Bill 1151 (S1151), a critical step forward in the fight against sepsis. Sepsis is a

11/17/2025

Flu season is here, just in time for the holidays ❄️

As gatherings and travel increase, so does the risk of respiratory illnesses like influenza, which can lead to sepsis.

Protect yourself and your loved ones this season:
✅ Get your annual flu vaccine
✅ Wash your hands often
✅ Stay home if you’re feeling sick
✅ Keep an eye on symptoms that worsen or don’t improve

Seek emergency care if you have the flu and experience:
❗Trouble breathing
❗Chest pain
❗Confusion or trouble staying awake
❗High fever that won’t go down
❗Bluish lips or face

This flu season, stay safe. If you suspect sepsis, seek emergency care immediately and say, "I'm concerned about sepsis.”

Learn more and FluandSepsis.org.

11/15/2025

Sepsis Alliance has been honored with one of the first Top-Rated Awards of 2025 from GreatNonprofits!

We are grateful to our advocates for their tireless work to raise awareness and save lives.

Why do charity ratings matter? Learn more: https://www.sepsis.org/news/why-our-charity-ratings-matter/

11/14/2025

🚨 Flu Fact Friday 🚨

People with the flu can spread the virus before they even feel sick, from about 24 hours before symptoms appear to 5–7 days after becoming ill!

That’s why prevention matters.
💉 Get your flu shot
🧼 Wash your hands
😷 Stay home if you're sick

While most recover in a few days, the flu can lead to serious complications like , a life-threatening medical emergency. Learn more about the flu and sepsis at SepsisandFlu.org.

11/13/2025

The second season of The Sepsis Spectrum starts in just five days!

In each episode of the podcast, we'll explore how sepsis and our organs piece together as part of a larger story. Join our host, Nicole Kupchik, as we connect the puzzle of sepsis and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS): from prevention to innovation, policy to patient care.

Visit SepsisPodcast.org learn more, and tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

11/12/2025

On GivingTuesday, Sepsis Alliance invites you to give your time to attend the annual, interactive CareHolder’s Meeting, and learn more about how our community is saving lives from and supporting those impacted.

Join Sepsis Alliance leadership for a brief presentation on 2025 achievements and what’s in store for 2026. We want to hear from you, so plan to actively participate to share your big ideas with us!

Plus, we will review several ways you can participate in .

Every gift to Sepsis Alliance creates ripples of impact, helping us save lives through sepsis education, awareness, and advocacy. This work would not be possible without our Sepsis Alliance CareHolder community.

📆 Tuesday, December 2, 2025
⏰ 4 pm ET / 1 pm PT
✅ https://sepsisalliance.info/careholder2025

11/11/2025

The Sepsis Spectrum is back for a second season! Starting next week, we'll dive into sepsis and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome.

Visit SepsisPodcast.org and subscribe now to not miss a moment!

Nicole Kupchik Consulting & Education and Dr. Mitchell Elkind kick things off next week, discussing how infection can weaken the heart and raise long-term stroke risk. Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.