End Sepsis, The Legacy of Rory Staunton

08/24/2026

Thank you to IrishCentral for featuring our work to secure passage of the SEPSIS Act and the recent bipartisan endorsement from the Problem Solvers Caucus.

This legislation would strengthen our nation’s response to sepsis and help prevent needless deaths. We are grateful to see Rory’s story and our fight for meaningful federal action reaching a wider audience.

Sepsis is not a partisan issue. It is a national priority, and Congress must act. Link in comments.

08/20/2026

New CDC data shows continued progress in how U.S. hospitals prevent, recognize, and respond to sepsis.

Of the 5,430 hospitals that completed the 2025 survey, nationwide adoption increased across 24 of the CDC’s 28 Sepsis Program Priorities. The findings also reveal where more work is needed, including stronger leadership, better technological support, and improved feedback for frontline clinical staff.

Established in 2023 with the backing of END SEPSIS, the CDC’s Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements provide hospitals with a framework for delivering better, more consistent sepsis care.

Read more about the findings and what they mean for hospital sepsis programs:

Ahead of Sepsis Awareness Month 2026, the CDC has shared new findings from the 2025 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Annual Survey,

08/17/2026

Major bipartisan momentum for the SEPSIS Act!

The SEPSIS Act has earned the endorsement of the Problem Solvers Caucus, an influential group of 45 members of Congress, equally divided between Democrats and Republicans.

This endorsement sends a powerful message: preventing needless deaths from sepsis is not a partisan issue. It is a national priority, and Congress must act.

Help us keep the momentum going. Visit the linkto ask your representatives to support the SEPSIS Act. https://www.endsepsis.org/legislative-action/ #/1

08/13/2026

Every sepsis story matters.

Whether you are a survivor, have lost someone you love, or have cared for someone through sepsis, sharing your experience can help others feel less alone and drive greater awareness and change.

Share your story in the comments or with us at endsepsis.org.

08/13/2026

The CDC recently republished “Change Is Coming in the Fight Against Sepsis,” written by END SEPSIS founders Ciarán and Orlaith Staunton in 2023.

In the piece, they share Rory’s story, the lifesaving impact of Rory’s Regulations, and why ending preventable deaths from sepsis requires both greater public awareness and proactive healthcare policy.

Click to read the piece:

Learn about sepsis, its risks, and how to protect yourself and loved ones.

08/11/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a reminder that vaccines help prevent serious infections that can lead to sepsis, the body’s extreme response to an infection.

Staying up to date on recommended vaccinations is an important way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

08/07/2026

Jonathan thought he had the flu. Ten days later, he was in a coma, fighting for his life.

What began as strep pneumonia progressed to sepsis and respiratory failure. When Jonathan woke up four weeks later, he couldn’t walk or breathe on his own. He had no idea how close he had come to dying.

Today, Jonathan shares his story at endsepsis.org to help others recognize the warning signs and act sooner. Sepsis is a medical emergency. Early recognition saves lives.

Read Jonathan's full story: link in comments.

08/03/2026

We are less than one month until Sepsis Awareness Month.

September is dedicated to raising awareness of one of the world’s leading causes of preventable death, sharing the stories behind the statistics, and reminding everyone that early recognition saves lives.

Join us throughout September as we share survivor stories, educational resources, advocacy updates, and ways you can help end preventable sepsis deaths.

If you’re looking to get involved, support our mission, or share your own sepsis story, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can end preventable deaths from sepsis.

07/31/2026

Did you know that each year in the United States:
• Around 795,000 people experience a stroke
• Around 805,000 people have a heart attack
• Over 1.7 million adults develop sepsis

You are more than twice as likely to develop sepsis as to have a heart attack or stroke.

(Source: CDC, American Heart Association)

07/28/2026

Most sepsis cases begin before hospitalization, and up to one-third of patients had a healthcare visit in the week prior. This presents a critical opportunity for healthcare providers to recognize worsening infections and educate patients about sepsis warning signs.

Early recognition saves lives. Learn more about sepsis at endsepsis.org