'A whisper away from death': Why Rep. Norcross is invested in a bill to spur awareness of sepsis infections.

By: Neill Borowski | Editor | 70and73.com

Outlets: 70and73

Published: January 15, 2026

Words: 703

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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When Donald Norcross was on an American Airlines flight from Florida to Philadelphia last April he suddenly started shaking and rose from his seat to ask a flight attendant for an antacid tablet.

That was the last thing the New Jersey congressman remembers as he passed out and the flight crew determined his condition was grave enough to divert the flight to a North Carolina airport to get him urgent medical attention.

"That's how quickly …

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