Action on Sepsis

YouTube video by Action on Sepsis Benefits of Patient Advisory Councils

📽️ Watch our video on the benefits of engaging in
patient advisory councils, voiced by sepsis survivor,
Shannon McKenney! youtu.be/8IFXwWg_cNY

Impacts of patient advisory councils on recovery for sepsis survivors: a case study Introduction Sepsis is a life-threatening condition with significant long-term impacts for survivors and their families. The known benefits of patient engagement have led to increased efforts globally...

Check out our latest study, led by #sepsis survivors, exploring the impact of Patient Advisory Councils on long-term recovery.

I look forward to seeing more patient, family, & community-initiated & led research projects!

tinyurl.com/3kyyp7nw

@sepsiscanada.bsky.social @actiononsepsis.bsky.social

New publication alert ❕Our newest study exploring the impacts of patient advisory council engagement is now published on PLOS One 📑 Read more about the study and access knowledge translation materials co-created with our patient partners here ➡️ shorturl.at/9sw7R

Happening Tomorrow! 📢 Join the Sepsis Forum 2025 to explore sepsis research, survivor voices, and innovation in care with experts from across North America and beyond! Register for FREE here: shorturl.at/o4DMo. #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisForum

Action on Sepsis member, Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon, will be awarded an Honorary DSc in Global Health and Medicine by The University of the West Indies! Congratulations Tex 🎓📷 #GlobalHealth #Sepsis shorturl.at/JU7b9

📅 Oct 23, 1:00 PM PDT
The last session of the Sepsis Forum will bring together experts to explore how we can shape more equitable approaches to sepsis prevention and policy. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💻https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis

📅 Oct 23, 12:00 PM PDT
The fourth session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of multidisciplinary teams in post-sepsis recovery. Learn more about the speakers & register here 💡https://shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis

📅 Oct 23, 10:30 AM PDT
The third session of the Sepsis Forum will dive into sepsis coding and classification. Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG #SepsisForum #Sepsis

Starting 2 weeks from today!

Don't miss this free event. You will learn about many sepsis related topics including AI in early detection, personalized approaches to sepsis guidelines, and multidisciplinary post-sepsis care.

Click the link below to read more and register!

📅 Oct 23, 9:15 AM PDT
The second session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the tensions between standardized guidelines and personalized sepsis care.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis

As #SepsisAwarenessMonth has come to an end, we remember those lost and recognize survivors and caregivers whose journeys show both the challenges and resilience of life after sepsis.📖 Read their stories here: sepsis.ubc.ca/patient-voic...

📅 Oct 23, 8:15 AM PDT
The first session of the Sepsis Forum will explore the role of AI in the early detection of sepsis in diverse healthcare settings.
Learn more about the speakers & register here ➡️ shorturl.at/4Z1lG
#SepsisForum #Sepsis #SepsisAwarenessMonth

📅 Join the Sepsis Alliance Summit this Wednesday, 12:10-1:15 PM EDT, for Before and After Sepsis: Opportunities for Change! A Sepsis Forum & @sepsisalliance.bsky.social session featuring local speakers, including Action on Sepsis member, Dr. John Boyd. Register here: shorturl.at/NafPq

We invite you to the Sepsis Forum 2025 on October 23rd! Explore sepsis research, survivor voices, and innovation in care with experts from across North America and beyond! Register for FREE here: shorturl.at/JzuTS. #Sepsis #SepsisCare #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SepsisForum

Last weekend, a record-breaking 98 structures illuminated pink across Canada for World Sepsis Day!

Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, these illuminations stood as a visual reminder of the impact of sepsis across all of Canada.

Any infection has the potential to turn into sepsis if it spreads into the bloodstream. Because every minute counts, it’s vital to know the symptoms.

Amalie is back to walk you through the warning signs and urges anyone who suspects sepsis to go to the emergency department right away.

🌍 At #WCICC2025 tomorrow! Action on Sepsis member Prof. Niranjan 'Tex' Kissoon will share insights in his session: "A Moonshot for Sepsis: Improving Outcomes", moderated by Sheila Myatra.

📢 The Government of BC proclaimed September 13, 2025, as Sepsis Awareness Day! Let's continue to work together to raise awareness of sepsis to drive effective advocacy, early recognition and treatment, and save lives. #SepsisAwarenessMonth #Sepsis

@shannonmckenney.bsky.social

From sharing her journey as a sepsis survivor to performing on stage, our Patient Advisory Council member, Shannon McKenney, is bringing her voice to #WCICC2025. She’s presenting today and performing at Friday’s closing ceremony! Learn more about Shannon: shannonmckenney.com

This Saturday was #WorldSepsisDay. Action on Sepsis is committed to collaborating and continuing to raise awareness of sepsis and drive better outcomes for all.

This World Sepsis Day, 98 structures will illuminate pink across Canada to raise awareness of sepsis!

Not only does this break 2024’s record, but this year will also see the first illumination in one of Canada’s 3 territories. A key moment in raising awareness in the North.

Thank you to the governments of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon for officially proclaiming World Sepsis Day 2025.

This stands as a critical contribution to raising awareness of sepsis throughout Canada!

Tomorrow is #WorldSepsisDay! 90+ structures across Canada will be lit pink 💡 to honour survivors, families,
caregivers, and all affected by sepsis. 📸 Take a photo and tag us to spread awareness! #SepsisAwarenessMonth

Meet Amalie. Two years ago, Amalie lost all four limbs to sepsis and has since dedicated her life to sepsis awareness and education.

#SepsisAwarenessMonth #WorldSepsisDay #SepsisAwareness #Sepsis

Remember the acronym S.E.P.S.I.S. if you ever believe you or somebody else might have sepsis:

S: Skin colour changes
E: Extreme fever and shivering
P: Pain, severe and unrelenting
S: Slurring of words
I: Increased heart and breathing rate
S: Stoppage or reduced urination

🎙️ The Action on Sepsis Podcast is a patient-led series sharing the journey of sepsis through the voices of survivors, healthcare workers, & researchers.
Hear stories. Learn. Protect yourself & your loved ones.
👉 Listen here: sepsis.ubc.ca/podcast #SepsisAwarenessMonth

Sepsis is a 'public health emergency,' warn Canadian researchers calling for a national plan | CBC News A team of researchers is highlighting what it calls significant gaps in sepsis policies and training standards throughout Canada, which they say show the need for a co-ordinated national action plan t...

"Canada doesn't have a national plan on sepsis. Researchers say that needs to change."

Dr. Kali Barrett and I spoke with CBC to highlight upcoming work (to be published soon), revealing key gaps in sepsis policies, guidelines, and health professional training standards.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Do you know what sepsis is? 🗨️ Leave a comment saying what you have heard about sepsis. 👇

For those unsure, sepsis as a life-threatening condition that happens when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection, causing organ dysfunction.

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What Is Sepsis? — World Sepsis Day - September 13

Anybody can get sepsis 🚨 Learn about sepsis, the causes, risks, and warning signs to better understand this global health crisis - and help save lives. ➡️ worldsepsisday.org/sepsis
#SepsisAwarenessMonth