This is the fifth year Sepsis Alliance has named Sepsis Heroes. This year’s Sepsis Heroes are:
- Tom Ahrens, PhD. Dr. Ahrens is a nurse educator who teaches nurses about sepsis best practices.
- Lisa Bartlett. Ms. Bartlett is a sepsis advocate who, after the death of her husband to sepsis, started community awareness events in Illinois and Colorado.
- Martin Doerfler, MD, associate CMO of Great Neck, N.Y.-based Northwell Health. Dr. Doerfler is a leading advocate for sepsis awareness and education.
- Kennedy Health System (Philadelphia). This system has demonstrated systemwide commitment to improving sepsis treatment and outcomes.
- Hillary Spangler. Ms. Spangler is a sepsis survivor who went on to go to medical school and be a sepsis education and awareness advocate.
“From healthcare professionals to survivors and family members of those who have been stricken by sepsis, their dedication to raising sepsis awareness and helping save others is unparalleled,” said Thomas Heymann, executive director of Sepsis Alliance.
The five newest Sepsis Heroes will be honored at the Sepsis Heroes gala on Sept. 15 in New York City.
More articles on sepsis:
Practical tips for reducing sepsis-related malpractice risk
JAMIA Study: Wolters Kluwer surveillance system reduces sepsis deaths
Can sepsis kill patients months or years after they recover?
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
