Stories from the Field

Antibiotic use and resistance are complex issues that are increasingly impacting our community. Below, health professionals from across Oregon share their perspectives on antibiotic resistance, the stewardship efforts they're a part of, and their thoughts on future research and initiatives.

Meet the Experts

Liz Breitenstein, PharmD, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist at Oregon Health Authority

Zintars Beldavs, Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention Manager at Oregon Health Authority

Jeremy Tigh, PharmD, BCIDP, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist,
Samaritan Health Services

Paul R. Cieslak, MD, Infectious Diseases Physician, Medical Director of Communicable Diseases and Immunizations at Oregon Health Authority

Amy Dechet, MD, Infectious Diseases Physician, Faculty of Internal Medicine Residency Program at Portland Providence Medical Center

Judy Guzman-Cottrill, DO, Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at OHSU

Jessina C. McGregor, PhD, Professor, Oregon State University College of Pharmacy

Therese Phin, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, MDRO Infection Preventionist at Oregon Health Authority

Danielle Britt, PharmD, MA, Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Salem Health Hospital

Christopher Pfeiffer, MD, MHS.  Section Chief and Hospital Epidemiologist, VA Portland Health Care System, Medical Director of the Oregon’s “DROP-CRE” Network

Read their Insights

How does your work involve antibiotic resistance?

What challenges do you see related to antibiotic use and stewardship?

What is your experience with antibiotic resistance?

What worries you most?

What gives you hope that we can tackle the problem?

What research would you like to see in the future?

What can people do to fight antibiotic resistance?