There’s a Spike in Strep – and a Shortage of Antibiotics

The new Congressional budget signed into law yesterday, includes $5 million for the CDC to expand its sepsis programs—a $2 million increase over last year’s funding. Just three years ago, sepsis had never received line-item funding in any federal budget. Since 2022, we have worked relentlessly to change that, successfully advocating for year-over-year increases that culminated […]

February 5, 2026» Read more

Yesterday, in Washington, DC, End Sepsis Team joined Congressman Tom Kean Jr.  alongside sepsis survivors to mark an important step forward in the national fight against sepsis. Sepsis Survivor, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) and  Congressman Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) introduced the SEPSIS (Securing Enhanced Programs, Systems and Initiatives for Sepsis ) Act, bipartisan legislation designed […]

January 16, 2026» Read more

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: your child is very sick, and even after seeing the doctor or visiting the hospital, they’re not improving. You’re left wondering—is it the flu, or could it be sepsis? While flu and sepsis can appear similar at first, there are key differences that can help you recognize when it’s time […]

January 7, 2026» Read more
Emergency department rushing

We have very important news to share – and an urgent opportunity to act. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released  proposed new sepsis policies – or “measures” – for public comment. These measures have been a central focus of END SEPSIS’s work for the past several years. They stem directly from congressional directives […]

December 22, 2025» Read more

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that attacks the liver and can cause both acute illness and chronic, lifelong disease. It spreads through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids—most commonly through childbirth, unprotected sex, shared needles, or accidental blood exposure in healthcare settings. While many people experience only mild symptoms, Hepatitis B can be […]

December 8, 2025» Read more