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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We’re honored to welcome Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) for opening remarks, alongside Senator Charles Schumer, at the 9th National Forum on Sepsis on Thursday, November 6, 2025. [Register here: EndSepsisForum.org] Congressman Norcross is not only a policymaker, he is also a sepsis survivor. In early April 2025, he boarded a flight from Florida to Washington, […]

When we think about global health challenges, we often put them into neat little boxes. Sepsis goes in the “infectious diseases” box. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer go in another. But the truth is, they don’t live in separate worlds. They collide, and when they do, the results can be devastating. […]