Congratulations to our Pediatric Sepsis Week Coloring Contest winner - Emma! New items have been added to the Sepsis Alliance shop featuring Emma's masterpiece. Check out those pieces, as well as other Sepsis Alliance swag, at sepsis-alliance.printify.me. #sepsis #PSW2025

The Sepsis Alliance AMR Conference is tomorrow – April 30th! It isn’t too late to register – go to AMRConference.org for your free registration today. Can’t make all of the sessions? Register anyway for access to the conference resources and so you’ll be first to know

Dr. Carl Flatley founded Sepsis Alliance after the tragic passing of his daughter. Today, on the anniversary of her passing, Sepsis Alliance remembers Erin “Bug” Flatley. We observe April 30th as Founder’s Day to remember Erin and to honor Dr. Flatley’s tireless commitment to

Thank you to our 2025 Sepsis Alliance AMR Conference sponsors! Their support helps us provide this free and necessary education. #AMRConference #EndSuperbugs

Nominations are open for the 2025 Erin Kay Flatley Spirit Award! The Erin Kay Flatley Spirit Award recognizes outstanding dedication, sacrifice, and contribution to improving the care and lives of #sepsis patients. Erin was a passionate young woman who wanted to be an

In recognition of #NationalNursesDay, we extend our sincere appreciation to all nurses and thank them for their dedication to patient care. Did you have a nurse who made a difference in your sepsis treatment or recovery? We’d love to hear about them in the comments!

Maternal Sepsis Week highlights the urgency of addressing perinatal sepsis, a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Join Sepsis Alliance on May 14th to examine the most severe forms of sepsis affecting pregnant and postpartum individuals in the U.S. and their

The Partnership for Sepsis and Aging (TPSA) was formed to share resources across stakeholders, encourage collaboration, and discover and fill gaps in education and care for older adults. Are you part of an organization working in the aging space? Join TPSA’s next meeting on May

‼️The number of cases of maternal sepsis is increasing ‼️ One study of the National Inpatient Sample, a national database, reported a 10% annual increase in cases of maternal severe sepsis and sepsis-related deaths in the U.S. between 1998 and 2008. Help raise awareness of

Sara shares her experience this #MaternalSepsisWeek. In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sara was hospitalized after a hematoma formed on the edge of her cervix, causing her water to break prematurely (PPROM). She was admitted for nearly three months and closely

Did you know that the U.S. has the third-highest rate of maternal mortality of all high-income countries? Infection/sepsis is the second leading cause of pregnancy-related death, according to a CDC analysis of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. between 2017 and 2019. You

How does #sepsis occur in #pregnancy and after #childbirth 🤔 Sepsis can occur because of an infection related to the pregnancy or one that is totally unrelated, such as pneumonia or a UTI. Scroll through to see some of the ways sepsis can develop during pregnancy and

Krystal was aware of sepsis, but by the time #sepsis protocols were activated, she was declining rapidly. As her family shares, “Her passing underscores the critical need for awareness and immediate action in the face of this dangerous condition.” They are dedicated to raising

Are you attending NTI this year? Visit Sepsis Alliance's offerings at the 2025 AACN's National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI)! Visit our booth (#811) to learn more about the latest sepsis education and resources, including tools to help you recognize the

THANK YOU to our Swing for Sepsis planning team for another incredible event! This year's golf tournament raised over $160,000!! 🎉 Thank you, also, to the attendees, sponsors, and supporters for making Swing for Sepsis so successful! 🙌 You can still make a gift to help

When your immune system is weakened—because of a medical condition, medications, or treatments that suppress it—you’re considered immunocompromised. That means it’s harder to fight off infections like COVID-19. Extra vaccine protection can help. Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity + Progress explains why:

The Sepsis Alliance Team had a great time at the 2025 NTI Conference! Thank you to our wonderful speakers and advocates for sharing your expertise in the Sepsis Learning Center! Thank you, also, to the wonderful healthcare professionals that stopped by to say "hi 👋" and

Sepsis is the #1 killer in U.S. hospitals – are you prepared to recognize it in TIME ⏰ Sepsis Alliance Presents: Sepsis Fundamentals is a NEW multi-part training curriculum designed to give nurses, sepsis coordinators, and other healthcare professionals the knowledge and

Time is running out to submit your nominations for the 2025 Erin Kay Flatley Spirit Award! 🐞 The Erin Kay Flatley Spirit Award recognizes outstanding dedication, sacrifice, and contribution to improving the care and lives of #sepsis patients. Erin was a passionate young woman

June is PTSD Awareness Month. While often associated with traumatic events like military combat, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can also develop after a life-threatening illness like sepsis. The intense physical and emotional trauma of sepsis can leave lasting effects.