The Leapfrog Blog

Every September, health care professionals, advocates and organizations across the country observe Sepsis Awareness Month, a critical time to educate the public and health care providers about one of the most serious but preventable medical emergencies: sepsis.

Designated by Sepsis Alliance in 2011, this month-long campaign urges action to prevent sepsis, improve early recognition and save lives. With 1.7 million Americans affected and more than 350,000 adult lives lost each year, sepsis remains the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals.

Benefits expert and 2025 Bruce Bradley Fellow Donita Doubet shares how data, community partnerships and the Fellowship are driving safer, smarter health care in North Texas.

2025 Bruce Bradley Fellow Rachel Ungar shares her experience with the Fellowship so far.

The second week of February marks Sepsis Survivor Week, a time to reflect on the importance of recognizing, preventing and treating sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that claims over 250,000 lives annually in the U.S. alone, making it one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in hospitals. It can develop from any infection, and when not treated quickly, it can lead to organ failure, amputation or even death.