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|Articles|June 29, 2021

Clostridioides Difficile Infection Symposium for Patients, Families, Caregivers

This event will be a free, virtual event in July with expert speakers and survivors.

The C Diff Foundation announced today it will be hosting an interactive symposium on July 16, from 1 to 3 pm EDT. For providers who have cared for patients who have battled CDI, this event is an opportunity for them to hear from fellow survivors who will share their stories to provide a real-world perspective on the patient experience.

Presenters will include C diff thought leaders including healthcare professionals, practitioners, and educators who are helping to change the way individuals maneuver through a C difficile infection, worldwide.

Other topics addressed will include creating a culture for patient-centered care, C difficile innovations, diagnostics, research, environmental safety, clinical trials, and studies.

To sign-up for the event go here.

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