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Peggy Lillis Foundation.

February 7, 2018

266 12th Street #6, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Clostridium difficile infections are considered a serious hospital-acquired infection. This grassroots foundation employs educational, policy, and advocacy strategies aimed at reducing C. difficile infections. The website provides information for patients, families, health care providers, and advocates. The foundation hosts an annual C. difficile awareness campaign in November.

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