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Stacy’s summer took a sudden turn when a UTI progressed into sepsis. She spent days in the ICU facing kidney infection, heart complications, and dangerously low blood pressure. Stacy survived and is grateful to be alive. Read Stacy’s story: sepsis.org/faces/stacy-lifton/
Sean, 44, went from a family movie night with his kids to the ICU within hours due to septic shock from undiagnosed pneumonia. After multiple ICU stays and lung surgery, he survived.
Read Sean's story: sepsis.org/faces/sean-simonic/ #Sepsis #FacesofSepsis
June is about looking ahead and taking action.
This is the month to ask bold questions, share discoveries, and accelerate progress because the future of sepsis care depends on what we do today.
Learn more: SepsisAwarenessMonth.org.
#15YearsofSAM #SepsisAlliance
Shelby’s infection after a routine hysterectomy was missed until she collapsed with septic shock. She survived, but lives with lasting effects. Read her story: sepsis.org/faces/shelby-kirby/
Join us for the 2nd Annual Unite for Sepsis Symposium, an immersive event focused on advancing sepsis research, care, and innovation.
Learn more and register at UniteforSepsis.org.
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In July 2023, Julia thought she had the flu after a fever came and went. Then, her symptoms suddenly worsened.
At the ER, she was admitted within an hour and diagnosed with urosepsis, along with pyelonephritis and bacteremia.
Read Julia’s story: sepsis.org/faces/julia-w/
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Diana's life changed suddenly when flu-like symptoms became life-threatening.
Diana was rushed to the hospital and admitted to the ICU. Bird dust exposure led to an infection that caused sepsis.
Read Diana’s story: sepsis.org/faces/diana-winsor/
Melissa’s sepsis symptoms were repeatedly dismissed until her dog, Oakley, sensed something was wrong and alerted her husband, saving her life. Now she shares her story to raise awareness and show sepsis isn’t always obvious. Read more: sepsis.org/faces/melissa-doubrava/
Powerful day on Capitol Hill! The Sepsis Alliance team and advocates joined forces to push for bipartisan action to save lives and improve outcomes for millions. Thank you to all who shared their stories. Your voices matter! #SepsisAlliance #HillDay #SepsisAwareness #Advocacy
