On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Donna tackle a little-known disease state that claims the spot as one of the biggest killers in the country, sepsis: what it is, how to identify it, and what can be done to prevent it.

If you would like to learn more about sepsis, you can visit our website at https://www.hhc.org/~/patients-visitors/hospital-happenings/sepsis-awareness/ , the CDC's resources on sepsis at https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html , or the sepsis alliance at www.sepsis.org

To learn more about our sepsis support group, as well as other community healthcare education opportunities, reach out to our EduCare department at https://www.hhc.org/patients-visitors/community-education-educare-/