Antibiotics are powerful medicines that kill bacteria that cause infections. But each year in the U.S., 47 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions are written. As a result of this overuse, we now have bacteria that resist antibiotics, causing infections that are harder to cure and more costly to treat.
What does this mean for senior citizens who want to protect their health? Get the facts at a free presentation by Dr. Diane Kane, Chief Medical Officer for St. Ann’s Community:
Antibiotics: When You Need Them—And When You Don’t
Thursday, Nov. 9
2:00-3:00 p.m.
St. Ann’s Community at Chapel Oaks
1550 Portland Ave. (directly behind St. Ann’s Home)
Reserve your space by calling (585) 697-6604.
Diane Kane, MD, is Chief Medical Officer at St. Ann’s Community and founding physician with Pillar Medical Associates. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine and has been providing medical care for seniors for 30 years.
Chapel Oaks is Rochester’s premier rental retirement community. Located on 14 secluded acres in Irondequoit, Chapel Oaks offers luxury one- and two-bedroom apartments, a maintenance-free lifestyle, and a wide range of first-class amenities. Residents also have priority access to the full continuum of care that St. Ann’s is known for. For more information, call (585) 697-6606 or visit www.chapeloaks.net.
Dr. Diane Kane