Join Our Sepsis in Schools Campaign! We are incredibly fortunate to have a community that is ready to join the fight against preventable deaths from sepsis. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our Sepsis in Schools Campaign—and we need your help! Protect Our Schools from Sepsis. Are you aware that every year, […]

Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to an infection, has been thrust into the spotlight once again with the release of a groundbreaking report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). This comprehensive study delves into the profound toll sepsis exacts on the healthcare system, the economy, and […]

Congress Allocates $3 million to CDC to Address Sepsis in FY24 Budget The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received $3 million in funding for sepsis in the FY24 Congressional Budget, the largest amount ever allocated directly to combatting sepsis. The funds will be used to improve patient outcomes through the integration of key […]

I dreamt about Rory the other night. I hardly ever dream of him, so it’s hard to wake up when I do. My heart just wants to hold onto the dream. In the dream, I couldn’t see his face, but he was there, I could feel his strong loving presence. He was with me and […]

In an opinion piece today in the Boston Globe, Ann MacDonald writes that the Rhode Island sepsis regulations, passed in June 2023 and going into effect this month, will save lives. MacDonald, whose mother died in a Providence hospital, shares her own experience and examines the Rhode Island protocols put into place after the relentless […]