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sounding the alarm

bringing together patients, families, and clinicians for c. diff awareness.

Peggy Lillis Foundation’s Speaker’s Bureau provides access to vetted speakers who are passionate about raising C. diff awareness, educating healthcare providers and laypeople, and ultimately saving lives threatened by C. diff. We maintain a directory of inspirational speakers, including C. diff survivors, family members, scientists, and healthcare professionals, who serve as educators and ambassadors for C. diff awareness.

The speakers provide messaging consistent with Peggy Lillis Foundation’s mission of building a national movement to combat C. diff infections by educating the public, empowering volunteers, and shaping policy. Our diverse group of speakers can cover a range of topics, including:

Our diverse group of speakers can cover a range of topics, including:

  • Raise awareness about C. diff infections
  • The impact of primary and recurrent C. diff
  • Socio-emotional impact of C. diff infections
  • Antibiotic overuse

    Our speakers are available for the following opportunities:

    • Print, audio, and video press interviews
    • Presentations at conferences and company meetings
    • Participation in continuing education events and programs
    Showing results for: Clinician/Researcher

    Mollie is a nurse practitioner practicing in Pittsburgh, PA and has been in Nursing for almost 20 years, the latter being spent as an Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner in an urban setting. She holds certifications in Family Practice & Emergency Medicine. In addition to being a nurse and medical provider, she is also a wife and mother of 2 small children and a golden retriever. She is a C. diff survivor and advocate, understanding first hand what this illness is capable of.

    Read Mollie’s story here.

    Type: Clinician/Researcher

    Bruce Hirsch, MD


    Dr. Hirsch is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College. His infectious disease practice focuses on optimizing the complete health of a person. Illness is not just biology – we are often impacted in every aspect of our lives. The irony of infection resulting from antibiotics manifesting as Clostridioides difficile colitis has been one professional focus.

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    Click below to reach out and request one of our speakers for a press or educational opportunity. Please note that we request any travel costs associated with attending events or meetings are covered by the requesting organization/company.