September 1, 2025
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.
