Increasing sepsis awareness…

Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison (Above) and Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus (Below), signed proclamations recently declaring September as Septsis Awareness Month in their respective cities. Sepsis, which is the body’s life threatening response to infection, can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. Awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis along with rapid diagnosis and treatment of sepsis can save lives and improve outcomes for sepsis survivors, as the risk of mortality from sepsis increases by 4 – 9 percent for every hour treatment is delayed. Several Baptist Health Corbin officials were on hand for the proclamation signings.