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

C diff Awareness Expo

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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Twitter: @cdiffFoundation #CdiffAwareness

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

Clostridium difficile

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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TWITTER: @cdiffFoundation #Cdiff @VoiceAmericaTRN

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Lowry Park Zoo Gets Rare French Poitou Donkey

Poitou Donkey

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tom Krueger, owner of Brayfield's Farm, recently provided the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa with a rare French Poitou Donkey named Geraldine.

The livestock conservancy lists the Poitou Donkey as critically endangered. In fact, in 1980, it was estimated that there was fewer than 80 of these delightful animals in the world. However, conservation efforts have gotten results. The breed has increased in numbers and in 2012, approximately 2,500 pure Poitous were registered in the studbook.

Poitou Donkeys are either black or brown with white bellies. They have large, long ears and long hair. In some northern climates, their long hair will form dreadlocks. They are docile and social.

"We were very happy to provide Geraldine to the Lowry Park Zoo so more people can see what wonderful animals they are," Krueger says.

Some other zoos that have French Poitou donkeys include: Hamerton Zoo Park in England, the San Diego Zoo, Minnesota Zoo, Franklin Park Zoo and Sedgwick County Zoo.

Six-year old Geraldine will make the Lowry Park Zoo her new home and was recently joined by her stable mate, Jelly Bean, a standard donkey.

After several weeks at the zoo, Melinda Mendolusky, Lowry Park Zoo animal care manager, commented, "What a joy they are to be around and they have now joined 'The Parade of Animals' which happens every day at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m."

About Brayfields Miniature Donkey, Inc.:

Brayfield's breeds registered Mediterranean miniature donkeys, standard donkeys and French Poitou donkeys. Its breeding focuses on conformation, temperament and color.

For more information: http://www.brayfields.com/ .

About Lowry Park Zoo:

Founded in 2009, Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo is a 63-acre nonprofit zoo that is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity.

For more information: http://www.lowryparkzoo.org/ .

MEDIA CONTACT:
Tom Krueger, Brayfields Miniature Donkey, Inc., tom@brayfields.com, 813-781-7143.

Twitter: @BrayfieldsFarm @LowryParkZoo

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World’s First Postal Mail Elimination System, Aims to Save Millions of Tax Dollars While Improving Security

postal mail elimination

TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SmartKiosk today announces their new technology designed to reduce the cost of incarceration. Tax payers across the country are spending Billions of dollars annually to house and provide services to incarcerated people in U.S. jails and prisons. Little has been done to find ways to reduce those costs and still maintain the security that is necessary. The problems are complex and the solutions have been few.

Drugs and other contraband smuggled through the postal mail has hit epidemic levels. Letters, envelopes, stamps, photos and all other items mailed, are soaked in odorless, colorless, highly potent drugs and poisons. Unable to detect drug tainted mail, it is hand delivered by Deputies to inmates much like dealers on the street. Maintaining security and control is beyond challenging and expensive.

SmartKiosk announces their no cost solution. The world's first patent pending, postal mail elimination system for corrections. SmartKiosk has been a pioneer in the corrections industry, implementing the first two-way email system ever used in a county jail. The latest addition to their multifunction SmartKiosk system is aimed to save millions in tax dollars, by allowing inmates postal mail to be delivered electronically as a copy through the SmartKiosk system.

Eliminating staff from sorting and hand delivering each piece of mail, while also eliminating contraband sent in the postal mail from ever reaching the inmate. Mail is processed by SmartKiosk at their regional receiving hubs and is instantly delivered to the inmates through the kiosk system inside the correctional facility, completely removing the task of mail from the agency. Large Department of Corrections such as Florida with 140 facilities, can deliver mail electronically to all locations, eliminating daily staff labor with postal mail at 140 facilities, saving millions of tax dollars each year.

Jon Logan, founder of SmartKiosk says "We are very excited about this new patent pending technology and the savings it will bring to every correctional agency at zero cost."

He adds, "This system will eliminate tons of daily labor for agencies, document a searchable record of all postal mail, offering new monitoring tools as well as completely eliminate contraband from entering the facility by mail. Every governor and county sheriff could implement this technology at no cost and tighten up security while saving their tax payers millions."

SmartKiosk is a Tampa, Florida based corporation formed in 2009, showing strong growth. The company specializes in innovative no cost corrections technology, designed to reduce operating cost by streamlining communications and leveraging technology to add efficiencies in daily operations.

More information on their solutions can be found at http://www.smartkioskcompany.com/.

SmartKiosk has a patent pending on the postal mail system they believe will revolutionize the Department of Corrections.

Reducing costs and improving security are top priorities of every state and county agency. This technology hits the mark for achieving both goals, all at no cost.

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