During her senior year of college, Caitlin developed a high fever, chills, and a cough, which was initially diagnosed as a cold. Within days, her symptoms worsened to the point where she was disoriented and unable to eat without coughing. A week later, she was diagnosed with

In 2023, John returned from a work trip feeling unwell. The next day, he was unusually tired and having trouble breathing, so he drove himself to urgent care. Staff told him he was too sick to be treated there and needed to go to the hospital immediately. At the hospital, he

New episode alert! 🎙️ This week on The Sepsis Spectrum Podcast, Nicole Kupchik talks with Dr. Craig Jenne to explain what happens inside the body during sepsis, especially the critical role the liver plays in fighting infection. Learn how tiny blood vessels and the liver’s

On today's episode of The Sepsis Spectrum Podcast, Nicole Kupchik and Dr. Craig Jenne reveal how sepsis overwhelms the liver. They dive into how the organ meant to protect us turns detox into danger and recovery into a fight for balance. Visit https://t.co/SDEcZn2KRV or tune in

Join us on December 9 at 1 PM ET/10 AM PT for a new Sepsis Alliance Connect presentation! Ostomy Basics: Empowering Sepsis Survivors and Their Care Partners for Life After Recovery Presented by: Linda Coulter, BSN, RN, CWOCN, and member of the Board of Directors at United

🎗️ Today is #GivingTuesday, and you can help save lives. Every dollar you give to Sepsis Alliance fuels education, drives better care, and literally cuts mortality rates in hospitals. Here’s how it works: A hospital launched a #sepsis program with Sepsis Alliance’s free

Twelve-year-old Aaroh developed a mild fever the evening after a minor medical test. Over the next day, he experienced pelvic pain, leg weakness, and fatigue. Despite visiting multiple clinics and a hospital, his vital signs were never checked. His parents were told his symptoms

🚨 Flu Fact Friday 🚨 Did you know? 💉 Children can safely get the seasonal flu shot starting at just 6 months old. Flu vaccines are proven safe and protect your little ones and everyone around them from serious complications like #sepsis. Talk to your child's pediatrician

In this episode of The Sepsis Spectrum Podcast, Nicole Kupchik talks with Dr. Kevin Tracey about the powerful connection between the brain, vagus nerve, and the immune system 🧠. They explore how the nervous system influences inflammation, what this means for sepsis, and how

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re wishing you a day filled with gratitude, joy, and the health and well-being of you and your loved ones. Whether you help us raise sepsis awareness by advocating in your community, sharing our educational resources, or supporting our mission by

Earlier this summer, Samantha began feeling unwell, experiencing chills, back pain, and uncontrollable shivering. Despite trying to push through at work, her symptoms worsened, leaving her bedridden for days. A doctor diagnosed her with a #kidney infection and prescribed

This #GivingTuesday, you can help save lives from sepsis.    Help people like Michelle Evans, where lives and limbs were saved thanks to donor-supported resources from Sepsis Alliance. Michelle is just one of the thousands of healthcare professionals who rely on our timely,

Sepsis doesn’t just attack the body… it scrambles the mind. On today's episode of The Sepsis Spectrum Podcast, Nicole Kupchik and Dr. Kevin Tracey explore how infection can trigger neurological injury, delirium, and lasting cognitive change. Visit https://t.co/SDEcZn2KRV or

It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, and we are honoring survivors like Teresa. Teresa’s journey with sepsis began after a bile duct procedure led to a life-threatening infection. What started as typical post-surgery symptoms quickly escalated into severe #sepsis and

This World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, we are honoring those who have fought antimicrobial-resistant infections and sepsis, like Mallarry. When Mallarry developed severe foot pain after a hike, she was told it was tendonitis. Within days, she became violently ill and

🚨 Flu Fact Friday 🚨 In medieval times, people believed the flu was caused by “an ethereal influence of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.” Without knowledge of viruses, many thought only cosmic forces could explain such widespread illness. Today, we know better: the flu is

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is here, and it’s the perfect time to deepen your understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)! Revisit sessions from our Sepsis Alliance AMR Conferences through Sepsis Alliance Institute. In the sessions, you'll hear from leading experts

In the Season 2 premiere of The Sepsis Spectrum Podcast, Nicole Kupchik and Dr. Mitchell Elkind explore how sepsis stresses the body, especially the heart 🫀. From invisible infection to visible cardiovascular impact, this episode dives into how inflammation during sepsis can

It's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, and we are honoring survivors like Kimberly. After returning from vacation, Kimberly developed what seemed like a minor skin infection and was prescribed antibiotics. When her symptoms worsened, she sought help several times before

When infection strikes the heart, every beat counts. 🫀 The second season of The Sepsis Spectrum podcast launches today! 🙌 Nicole Kupchik and Dr. Mitchell Elkind of the American Heart Association explore how sepsis can spark heart injury, stroke, and lingering cardiovascular