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International Healthcare Experts Gather Nov. 9-10 in Las Vegas to Discuss Global Problems Around Leading Healthcare-acquired Infection Clostridium difficile

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- C Diff Foundation's 5th Annual International C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nev. on November 9 & 10, 2017 at UNLV-Thomas and Mack Center. A panel of C. diff. survivors will join world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C.diff.).

Nearly half a million Americans suffer from Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections in a single year according to a study released February 2015 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 15,000 deaths were estimated to be directly attributable to C. diff. infections.

Previous studies indicate that C. diff. has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections found in U.S. hospitals driving up costs to $4.8 billion each year.

Bringing medical professional guest speakers together, such as Dale Gerding, MD, FACP, FIDSA, Conference Chair and Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in Maywood, Illinois and Research Physician at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, with internationally recognized experts on healthcare-associated infections and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance - provides an educational opportunity for healthcare professionals and those sharing common interests. Presentations will be focused on, but not limited to Clostridium difficile (C.diff.) Prevention, Treatments, Diagnostics, Research, Clinical trials, Microbiome research, Infection Prevention, Irritable Bowel Syndrome treatments and clinical trials, Environmental Safety, Fecal Microbiota Restoration, Antibiotic Stewardship.

The 5th Annual International C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will commence on November 9 & 10, 2017, Thomas and Mack Center, UNLV. Shuttle service provided for guests of Embassy Suites Convention Center Hotel, 3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169 (Hotel Phone: 1 - (702)-947-7156).

The C Diff Foundation is grateful for its alliances; the corporations and organizations in alignment with their mission who join them in raising C. diff. awareness worldwide. A sincere thank you to the Sponsors and Exhibitors of the 5th Annual International C. diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO: Diamond Sponsor: Synthetic Biologics.

Gold Sponsors: Clorox Healthcare, Seres Therapeutics, ROCHE, Rebiotix, Nestle Health Science, Xenex. Silver Sponsors: SporeGen, Tru-D. This conference is supported through an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur US.

Additional information and registration - Early Bird Registration Through June 1:
https://cdifffoundation.org/registration/

"None of us can do this alone, All of us can do this together," says Nancy C. Caralla.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established 2012, comprised of 100% volunteering professionals dedicated at supporting public health through education and advocating for C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, environmental safety, and support worldwide. The Foundress, Nancy C. Caralla, a Nurse diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections and witnessing the loss of her father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater awareness through education, about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating, life-threatening infection.

More information: https://cdifffoundation.org/

Media Contact: ncaralla@cdifffoundation.org

C Diff Foundation's 5th Annual International C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nev. on November 9 & 10, 2017 at UNLV-Thomas and Mack Center. A panel of C. diff. survivors will join world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C.diff.).

C Diff Foundation’s 4th Annual International Raising C. diff. Awareness Conference and Health Expo 2016

TAMPA, Fla., May 6, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The C Diff Foundation "International Raising C. diff. Awareness" Conference and Health Expo will be hosted in Atlanta on Sept. 20, 2016 featuring world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C. diff.).

"Nearly half a million Americans have suffered from a Clostridium difficile, or C. diff., infection -- and it killed 29,000 people in 2011," says Nancy C. Caralla, founder of the C Diff Foundation.

According to a study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), C. diff. is a leading cause of infectious disease death worldwide. Previous studies indicate that C. diff. has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections found in U.S. hospitals driving up costs to $4.8 billion each year in excess health care costs in acute care facilities alone.

Bringing medical professional guest speakers together, such as Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the leading government healthcare organizations in the U.S., and internationally recognized experts on healthcare-associated infections and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance - provides an educational opportunity for healthcare professionals and those sharing common interests.

Presentations will be focused on, but not limited to, Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) Prevention, Treatments, Research, Clinical trials and Studies, Microbiome research, Infection Prevention, Environmental Safety, Fecal Microbiota Restoration and Transplants, Antibiotic Resistance and Stewardship.

WHEN AND WHERE:
"International Raising C. diff. Awareness" Conference and Health Expo will commence on Tuesday, September 20, 2016; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Atlanta Airport, 3400 Norman Berry Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344 (Hotel Phone: 1-404-763-1600).

Sponsors include: Clorox Healthcare, Synthetic Biologics, Roche, XBiotech, CoreShield, SporGen. This conference is supported through an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur US.

Additional information and registration can be found here: https://cdifffoundation.org/2016events/

"None of us can do this alone - All of us can do this together," adds Caralla.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Founded in 2012 by Nancy C. Caralla, a nurse who was diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections. Through her own journey and the loss of her father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater awareness through education, about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating, life-threatening infection.

About The C diff Foundation Foundress, Executive Director:

Nancy C Caralla, hosts "C. diff. Spores and More" Global Broadcasting Network, and shares in a team focus on educating, and advocating for C. diff. infection prevention, treatments, and environmental safety -- and more -- worldwide.

For information please visit https://www.cdifffoundation.org/.

For media queries, contact: Nancy Caralla at ncaralla@cdifffoundation.org.

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The C Diff Foundation Selected to Receive JL Simmons NonProfit PR Grant for 2016

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., March 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The C Diff Foundation announces that it has been selected to receive the annual J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant for 2016. Each year the PR Grant, launched in 2000 by Neotrope, helps selected worthy causes raise visibility to media and public for the charity's good works.

"Nearly half a million Americans suffer from Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections in a single year. With annual fatalities close to 29,000 a year, it's a global problem that affects every community," explains Nancy Caralla, Executive Director and Founder of the C Diff Foundation. "With the support of companies like Neotrope, we can further raise C. diff. awareness and save lives worldwide."

With this commitment, Neotrope(R) aligns itself with the C Diff Foundation to help awareness through education about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia; and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating infection.

As part of this in-kind grant program, Neotrope is providing public relations (PR) solutions, news dissemination (through its Send2Press(R) Newswire service), online advertising, and social media marketing for the C Diff Foundation. This program is intended to help raise awareness of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit to traditional media, to the public, as well as potential sponsors and donors, regarding their efforts.

"We're honored to be helping the C Diff Foundation with their health-oriented charitable endeavors over the coming year," said Neotrope CEO, Christopher Laird Simmons; a member of PRSA and ASCAP. "The C Diff Foundation now speaks for the thousands of patients within the United States who are diagnosed with a C. diff. infection each year."

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, established in 2012 and dedicated at supporting public health through education and advocating for C. difficile infection (CDI) prevention, treatments, and environmental safety worldwide. The Foundation's founder is a nurse and after suffering through C. difficile infections herself and witnessing the loss of her father, whose life was claimed by C. difficile involvement, the C Diff Foundation came to fruition.

The C Diff Foundation, with their Volunteer Patient Advocates, successfully "Raise C. diff. Awareness" nationwide and in 38 countries, and host a Nationwide information Hot-Line (1-844-FOR-CDIF) which also supports health care providers and patients to manage through the difficulties of a C. diff. infection. Learn more at: http://cdifffoundation.org/.

About the NonProfit PR Grant:

The NonProfit PR Grant(TM) program was originally launched in 2000 to help assist U.S. 501(c)(3) worthy causes to raise awareness, attract halo sponsors, and better connect with donors and volunteers. Other PR industry firms have since copied the name, but ours is the original.

Starting in 2013, the Grant was re-named after the company co-founder, the late Dr. J.L. Simmons, PhD, who passed away in 2003. Now the Neotrope PR Grant program is known as the "J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant."

With this cause-related marketing grant program, Neotrope has been honored to help many worthy causes in past years, including the Bob Moog Foundation, Camp Blue Skies, Children Awaiting Parents, Girls Write Now, Move for Hunger, National Inclusion Project, Pacific Pinball Museum, Special Equestrians, Starlight Children's Foundation, World Savvy and dozens more (use of any org name does not imply endorsement).

Additional information regarding the Neotrope 2016 J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant program for U.S. charitable nonprofits and grant recipients can be found at: http://prgrants.com/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NonProfitPRGrants.

About Neotrope:

Since 1983 Neotrope(R) has delivered services to raise organization awareness including brand identity, marketing, public relations (PR), web development and ecommerce, and Last Mile SEO(TM) services. Neotrope is also an entertainment publishing company involved in books, music, software, and online magazines. The company, co-founded by Dr. J.L. Simmons, and Christopher Laird Simmons, has been at the forefront of many communication and technology movements for over three decades. Neotrope was an Inc. 5000 company in 2009. More information: http://Neotrope.com.

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Taking Aim at Superbugs Discussed on C diff Spores and More Global Broadcasting Network with Dr Clifford McDonald of CDC

TAMPA, Fla., March 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C Diff Foundation, "C. diff. Spores and More," Global Broadcasting Network - innovative and educational interactive healthcare talk radio show discusses taking aim at "superbugs" and the latest Vital Signs Report results with guest Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.

Bringing guests together, such as Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the leading government healthcare organizations in the U.S., and internationally recognized experts on healthcare-associated infections, and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance has built a loyal listenership and continue to inform and educate listeners worldwide.

"C.diff. Spores and More" is broadcast live every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness channel, officially sponsored by Clorox Healthcare. Archived "C. diff. Spores and More" shows can be found here: http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2441/c-diff-spores-and-more .

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sounds the alarm on the danger of modern medicine returning to a time when simple infections were often fatal. As the latest Vital Signs Report shows, much progress has been made in our hospitals and healthcare facilities to protect patients from healthcare-associated infections. But, more work needs to be done, because many of these infections are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria which are difficult, if not impossible to treat.

CDC believes clinicians are key to national progress in preventing infections. They have the power to change the direction of antibiotic resistance each and every time they care for their patients. It requires taking the appropriate steps every time.

"We are in a race to slow resistance, and we can't afford to let the 'superbugs' outpace us, especially in healthcare settings," stated Dr. McDonald, MD.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, was founded in 2012 by Nancy C. Caralla, a nurse who was diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections. Through her own journey and the loss of their father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater awareness through education about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating infection.

About The C diff Foundation Executive Director:

Nancy C Caralla, hosts "C. diff. Spores and More" Global Broadcasting Network with a team focus on educating, and advocating for C. diff. infection prevention, treatments, and environmental safety - and more -- worldwide.

For information please visit http://www.cdifffoundation.org/.

Media Contact Person: Nancy Caralla, ncaralla@cdifffoundation.org.

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