Pediatric Sepsis Week (April 20–26, 2025) is dedicated to recognizing the children who develop sepsis each year, honoring those who have passed away, and educating parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the public about this life-threatening condition. Our goal remains clear: raise awareness, promote early recognition, and help prevent avoidable tragedies. The Numbers Are Still Staggering Each […]

Having cancer, along with treatments like chemotherapy, significantly increases the risk for infections and sepsis. These are serious medical emergencies that can disrupt treatment, lead to hospitalization, or even result in death. An infection occurs when harmful germs invade the body, causing illness, tissue damage, or disease. For cancer patients, infections can quickly escalate to […]

Last month, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released its long-awaited Congressional Report on sepsis. As part of the 2023 Appropriations Act, AHRQ was directed to conduct a comprehensive set of studies that calculate the morbidity, hospital readmissions, and mortality related to sepsis. The allocation of funds to AHRQ for this purpose was […]

The Forum starts at 11 AM EAST. LOG IN HERE We are thrilled to announce the 8th Annual National Forum on Sepsis: Shaping a Federal Response to Sepsis, happening on September 12th, 2024. Visit our Sepsis Forum Site to RSVP and stay updated on speakers, the agenda, and more.  This year has been pivotal in […]

The full 8th National Forum on Sepsis: Shaping a Federal Response to Sepsis is now available for online viewing! At the 8th National Forum on Sepsis, leaders from across government, healthcare, patient advocacy and the private sector who have been responsible for transforming the nation’s approach to sepsis break down the impact of new policies and […]