Tori Whitacre Martonicz, MA

United States

Tori Whitacre Martonicz, MA, is the lead editor of Infection Control Today. She has been a writer and editor for over 30 years and has an MA and BA in English Composition/Literature from the University of Akron in Akron, OH. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Eric; son, Drake; 2 tiny dogs, Selena Brigid Sophia and Doctor Danger Dog; and a big black cat, Freya. She loves reading, writing, gardening, and spending time with her loved ones.

Contact her through her email: tmartonicz@mjhlifesciences.com.

Articles

Why Outbreak Response Is the Biggest Infection Prevention Story Right Now: Lessons From Cyclospora, Ebola, Legionnaires', VRE, and Product Recalls

July 09, 2026

Article

Why do outbreaks involving Cyclospora, Ebola, Legionnaires' disease, contaminated medical devices, and recalled consumer products matter to infection preventionists? This editorial examines the common lessons from today's emerging infectious threats and explains how surveillance, environmental safety, health care worker protection, and preparedness strengthen infection prevention and control programs across all health care settings.

APIC 2026: Two Presentations Highlight Personalized Prevention and the Power of Data

July 08, 2026

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APIC 2026 presenters Ekaete Usoh, MPH, MSc, CIC, VA-BC, and Risha Patel, MPH, CIC, shared practical strategies for reducing health care-associated infections through health equity, standardized data tracking, and interdisciplinary collaboration while encouraging infection preventionists to take advantage of APIC's educational and networking opportunities.

Can Reusable Duodenoscopes Still Transmit Infections? New Olympus Lawsuit Alleges Fatal VRE Case

July 07, 2026

Article

A new lawsuit alleges a contaminated Olympus duodenoscope transmitted a VRE infection during an ERCP, renewing concerns about endoscope reprocessing, device design, biofilm, and infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. What should IPC professionals know?

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak 2026: 145 Cases Across 17 States, CDC Alert for Health Care Workers

July 06, 2026

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A microscopic parasite called Cyclospora is spreading across 17 states. 145 people are sick. Health care workers need to know the warning signs, how to diagnose it, and what to do. Read why this outbreak matters and how to respond.

An Ear Infection Turned Fatal: How a Common Illness Progressed to a Deadly Brain Abscess

June 29, 2026

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A Connecticut man's ear infection allegedly progressed to a bone infection and brain abscess, highlighting how routine infections can occasionally become life-threatening when symptoms worsen or spread.

How Can Infection Prevention Leaders Improve Staff Retention? Lessons From a Successful APIC 2026 Workforce Initiative

June 24, 2026

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Can structured retention meetings help reduce turnover among infection preventionists? At APIC 2026, Morgan Anderson of Overlake Medical Center Clinics shared how one-hour conversations focused on employee frustrations, strengths, and career goals improved engagement, generated actionable improvements, and helped strengthen workforce retention. Learn why professional development and proactive leadership discussions may be key to keeping talented IPs in the field.