Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can follow an injury or infection and can affect anyone, regardless of age. There is treatment, but it's critical to act fast. In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Chan is joined by Tara Cirella, a local mom who tragically lost her daughter, Gianna, to sepsis a few years ago and Dr. Lee Polikoff, a pediatric critical care specialist at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. He was one of the physicians in charge of Gianna’s care and is an expert on sepsis. They'll talk about understanding the signs and symptoms of sepsis and the importance of asking questions and advocating for our loved ones if there is a chance they could be suffering from sepsis. It could save a life. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

September is National Preparedness Month. It's also the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane season! In this episode, Dr. Chan talks with Andrea Creach, from RIDOH's Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response, about how hurricanes and other weather events can impact our health, and what we can do to prepare and protect ourselves from the effects of these types of emergencies.

• Video for Employers: Rhode Island CHWs ~ Your Bridge to Better Health
• Rhode Island Alliance for CHW Employers: ripin.org/allianceforchwemployers/
• Family Services-RI: familyserviceri.org/
• Rhode Island Department of Health, CHW Program: health.ri.gov/chws
• Community Health Worker Association of Rhode Island: chwari.org/
• Caring Careers-RI: caringcareers.ri.gov/
• National Association of Community Health Workers: nachw.org