On November 13th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its second Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States (AR Threats Report). The report provides new national estimates of deaths and infections caused by antibiotic-resistant germs, and categorizes the top resistant germs based on level of concern to human …
Everyone at Peggy Lillis Foundation (PLF) is very proud of our advocate and C. diff survivor Maryann Webb for her frank and compelling interview on the November 13, 2019 edition of CBS Evening News. Maryann’s story provides a face to the recent Antibiotic Resistant Threats Report. “The U.S. Centers for …
We live among bacteria. And bacteria live on and within us. In fact, we rely on bacteria for aid in digestion, keeping our skin healthy and our metabolism functioning. But certain bacteria or too much of certain bacteria can cause us grievous harm. Our family learned that the hard way, …
Ninth Annual Fight C. diff Gala On Friday, October 26th, the Peggy Lillis Foundation (PLF) hosted its Ninth Annual FIGHT C. DIFF Gala in Brooklyn, New York. Through the generosity of 175 guests and sponsors, we raised more than $100,000 to support PLF’s mission of building a nationwide movement to …
During C. Diff Awareness Month, I’m so thankful to the Peggy Lillis Foundation for their work and the chance to tell you my story with the hope that I might be able to bring renewed energy to your battle against C. Diff. ~ Kristie KaleMeKristie There is irony in …
