Community Outreach & Engagement
Community outreach and engagement are central to the Sepsis & Critical Illness Research Center (SCIRC) mission. We partner with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to improve sepsis awareness, education, and outcomes.
We believe meaningful progress depends on community input and collaboration. Our outreach strategy focuses on building relationships, understanding community needs, and working together to develop solutions.
What We Do
- Participate in community events (in-person and virtual)
- Host and attend workshops, conferences, meetings, and listening sessions
- Collaborate with organizations to build partnerships around shared goals
- Develop educational materials and research-related resources
- Share updates through multiple communication channels
Program Goals
- Increase public awareness and understanding of sepsis
- Support early recognition and timely diagnosis
- Promote prevention education
- Improve treatment outcomes through education and collaboration
- Build relationships with researchers, clinicians, and community partners
- Listen and learn to improve how we serve our community
- Support sepsis survivors and their families
Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
SCIRC’s outreach and engagement efforts are grounded in inclusive excellence. We work to ensure community voices are welcomed, valued, and respected. Through ongoing engagement, we aim to strengthen community connection and resilience.
Contact
For more information about SCIRC outreach and engagement activities, please contact:
Amanda Reifenrath
Email: Amanda.Reifenrath@surgery.ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 273-5670
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