Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I'm going back on the road & this time I get to bring my HUSBAND!!!🥰 Sepsis doesn't just affect the survivor, the caregiver suffers as well! To that end Gaven McKenney & I will be presenting our survival story at the 2026 Pacific Northwest Critical Care Medicine Symposium. 100
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 25/08/2026My Husband is dating a college girl! shannonmckenney.com/my-husband-i... 000
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Surviving critical illness is expensive! You lose income, ability to pay bills, housing becomes insecure & that's before you factor in the hospital bills. My fellow sepsis sister, Jackie Duda, needs some help. Please give a little bit if you can. gofund.me/7cc71872bgofund.meDonate to Please Help - Sepsis Crisis Debt & Jackie's Spine Surgery, organized by Jackie Duda“Which credit card should I put the gas on?” were the words my m… Jackie Duda needs your support for Please Help - Sepsis Crisis Debt & Jackie's Spine Surgery 000
Reposted by Shannon McKenneyDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Happy World Ocean Day! The ocean is the heart of our life support system, without which we’d all be dead. It’s taken up >90% of the heat from global warming and 30% of our CO₂ emissions. In return, we give it 11 million tonnes of plastic annually, which animals ingest and also become entangled in.theatlantic.comOceans Awash in Plastic WasteOn a day that many might be headed to the beach, take a moment to consider some of the widespread impacts of all of that plastic, and the ongoing efforts to clean it up. 9466234
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 29/09/2025I have a hard time observing the National Day of #TruthandReconciliation, not because of what it signifies, but because most people observe it as a holiday. Here's what you can do to become an ally in observing #NDTR. shannonmckenney.com/national-day... #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters 000
Reposted by Shannon McKenneyAction on Sepsis @actiononsepsis.bsky.social · 15/09/2025From sharing her journey as a sepsis survivor to performing on stage, our Patient Advisory Council member, Shannon McKenney, is bringing her voice to #WCICC2025. She’s presenting today and performing at Friday’s closing ceremony! Learn more about Shannon: shannonmckenney.com 121
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 15/09/2025I am beyond honored to be presenting at the World Congress of Intensive Critical Care today! 120
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 09/09/2025It's #sepsisawarenessmonth so I wanted to introduce you to some of the ladies who inspire me! Angie Nickel Jackie Duda Katy Grainger Amalie Henze 🧵 110
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 08/09/2025I've had an Intractable Migraine for 2638 days! I've tried every CGRP, DHE, Eastern medicine, & lifestyle changes. What seems to be working is nearing menopause. My question is, has anyone heard or have access to literature on the positive effects of nicotine patches on migraines? Just had to ask🤗 000
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Some people love the fall? You lust to fulfill your pumpkin spice latte dreams...When it comes to the end of summer, I only see death and dying. I dread that winter is coming! 🔗https://shannonmckenney.com/winter-is-coming/ #winteriscoming #herecomestherainagain #amazonassociate 000
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 26/08/2025It seems like everyone we know has a young adult starting their #postsecondary education so, I’ve compiled a list of practical things you need as you start #university. 🔗https://shannonmckenney.com/practical-things-you-need-as-you-start-university/ 000
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 19/08/2025I’ve heard losing your culture is comparable to a soul wound. Like I mentioned previously, I felt alone in a world without a place to belong. However, that changed today. It’s a good day to be Métis! 🔗https://shannonmckenney.com/its-a-good-day-to-be-metis/ #metis #indigenous #reclaimed 000
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 13/08/2025#WorldSepsisDay is September 13th! You know a survivor even if they're not aware they're a survivor. #Sepsis is more common than cancer & still has a mortality rate of 20%! Please sign so the @who.int will assign an ICD-10 for #PostSepsisSyndrome. ⬇️change.orgSign the PetitionPlease World Health Organisation classify Post Sepsis Syndrome with a ICD. 010
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 12/08/2025I have always hated cleaning! Not disliked, HATED! However, I found that my mental health is so much better when my house is organized and clean. Tidy home, tidy mind. I've simplified this task over the years. shannonmckenney.com/tidy-home-ti... #housekeeping #tidyhousetidymind 010
Reposted by Shannon McKenneyAriaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Life-saving idea! Pass it on! 55112034557
Reposted by Shannon McKenneyTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 06/08/2025Completely horrifying.👇 Anti-science monster. RFK Jr. Cancels mRNA Vaccine Research www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08... Reality: Vaccine... - saved millions of lives - < hospitalization - < long COVID - > pregnancy outcomes - < healthcare costs - promising platform for other diseases! - etc, etc!!!nytimes.comR.F.K. Jr. Cancels mRNA Vaccine Research 524398
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 05/08/2025Little did I know that coming out of my shell would be the biggest challenge of surviving sepsis... I had lost my bad bitch energy, but I think I got it back! 🔗 shannonmckenney.com/coming-out-o... #newblogpost #sepsisrecovery #comingoutofmyshell 010
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 04/08/2025Jackie Duda is a BEAST!!! This woman does so much advocating for sepsis awareness & changing lives for the better for all sepsis survivors. This is her latest article in @thelancet.com. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...thelancet.comThe walking wounded: sepsis survivors grapple with post-sepsis syndromeThere were times I didn’t know why I survived sepsis, and even darker times when I wished I hadn’t. After surviving septic shock in May, 2021, after a colon perforation erupted from undiagnosed divert... 121
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 29/07/2025What Are You Using On Your Skin? Now that I leave my house, I get asked this quite a bit. Honestly, I’m a basic Betty, but I’ll share some things that I have found to be helpful in fighting gravity. shannonmckenney.com/if-i-could-t... #antiaging #skincare #medicalesthetics 010
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 25/07/2025What a gross miscarriage of "justice" & the decision came from a woman? 🤦♀️ I am so happy Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote are ineligible to play in the NHL! globalnews.ca/news/1129643...globalnews.caWorld junior trial: Players found not guilty in high-profile sex assault case | Globalnews.caFive members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team accused of sexual assault have all been found not guilty, an Ontario judge has ruled. 200
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 05/07/2025What is on your list for Amazon Prime Days? I found some great deals! Just don't tell my husband. 🤣 #amazonprimeday #amazonprime #primedaydeals shannonmckenney.com/the-ultimate...shannonmckenney.comThe Ultimate Wishlist for Amazon Prime Days - Shannon McKenneyTruth, I learned about Amazon Prime Days from my 75-year-old Father-in-law. He loves a good deal and scours Amazon for the best ones. 000
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Let's talk about the grand climacteric; #menopause! Why is this change that every woman eventually goes through shrouded in shame? #menopausal #perimenopausehealth shannonmckenney.com/the-grand-cl... 100
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 10/06/2025Are you or someone you know on #Disability benefits? They are so hard to get & aren't really sustainable when you do. In this week's #blogpost, I talk about CPP Disability, BC Disability Assistance & Extended Healthcare Benefits. 100
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Our Niece just graduated highschool & is now getting ready for her #Prom. I used to be a #hairdresser so she asked me to do her hair. This was our trial run. 😪🥰❤️ 010
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 05/06/2025I started this blog at the beginning of 2025 because I wanted to share my #livedexperience with surviving #sepsis 3 times. I talk about anything & everything: #recovery #rehabilitation #Fitness #musthaves #sex #relationships #marriage #caregiver 120
Reposted by Shannon McKenneyProf Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · 02/06/2025👩⚕️👨👧 Parental instincts save lives A study of 24k+ children finds caregiver concern (“I think my child is getting worse”) is a stronger predictor of ICU admission than abnormal vital signs. Trust parents – their early warnings matter. 🔗 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #Paediatrics #SciComm 🧪thelancet.comAssociation between caregiver concern for clinical deterioration and critical illness in children presenting to hospital: a prospective cohort studyCaregiver concern for clinical deterioration is associated with critical illness in paediatric patients and, after adjusting for variables including abnormal vital signs, had a strong association with... 37428
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Are you ready for #FathersDay? I've compiled a list of what I would gift Gaven McKenney . He always shows up for me. He's an amazing #fatherfigure to Bella & Romeo & best #catdad EVER to Spicy & Taco! I celebrate you 365! shannonmckenney.com/lets-celebra... #fatherdaygift #giftideas #newblogpost 010
Reposted by Shannon McKenneySeth Klein @sethdklein.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Wildfire crisis in Western Canada. Why is this happening so early in the season? A wildfire in northeastern B.C. has caused residents to flee, while Saskatchewan & Manitoba have declared states of emergency. Excellent reporting by @tiffycrawford.bsky.social vancouversun.com/news/wildfir...vancouversun.comThere's a wildfire crisis in Western Canada. Why is this happening so early in the season?A wildfire in northeastern B.C. has caused residents to flee their homes, while Saskatchewan has declared a provincial state of emergency. 76328
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 31/05/2025@realtimers.bsky.social I normally love your show. However, sexual exploitation victims are not capable of recognizing #sexualabuse as it happens. It takes being safe, heard & seen to be able to recognize the abuse that occurred. That is why #sexabuse is so insidious! #believethevictims 000
Reposted by Shannon McKenneyCanada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 28/05/2025WHO adds NB.1.8.1 as SARS-CoV-2 variant under monitoring www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/who... @cidrap.bsky.social 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca 🍁 04417
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Words can not explain how meaningful it is to belong to this community! Everyone needs a purpose in life & this is mine! #SepsisCanada #LiFTINGTrainingProgram #sepsis #sepsisresearch #sepsissurvivor #research #healthcareprofessionals 020
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 27/05/2025I think the goal in life is to have the next generation have a better life than you. This week's #blogpost talks about not dimming your light for anyone. Instead, find the courage to shine BRIGHTER!!! #alliknowsofar #wisdomquotes shannonmckenney.com/all-i-know-s... 010
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Critical Illness is hard to survive, but what happens to your skin during recovery. I lost some hair, toenails & my skin was a mess. Here's what I used to get my glow back: shannonmckenney.com/filters-are-...shannonmckenney.comFilters Are OK, but Skincare is Better - Shannon McKenneyI have been blessed with good skin. Even in my teenage years, I had very little acne. Sepsis changed that. 011
Reposted by Shannon McKenneyTimothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Vaccine skepticism a growing concern, virologist warns www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social: "Where I am in Texas, we've had a lot of people needlessly lose their lives because they refuse COVID vaccines." "It's definitely the spread of anti-vaccine conspiracy theories..."cbc.caVaccine skepticism a growing concern, virologist warns amid rising measles caseload | CBC NewsMisinformation is making it hard for Canada to reach the vaccination levels needed to prevent the spread of measles, experts say as the country deals with the largest outbreak of the disease in almost... 48732
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 18/05/2025I feel for this family, but let's look past this legal atrocity. Babies begin to bond with their Moms in utero. This baby won't hear his Mom's voice, will only hear the heartbeat, and feel no movement. What effect will this have on the brain development of the baby? Thoughts?globalnews.caPregnant, brain-dead Georgia woman kept alive due to state abortion ban - National | Globalnews.caAccording to Smith's family, her doctors said they can not remove life support because Georgia's abortion laws forbid abortion after cardiac activity is detected in the fetus. 020
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Happy #Caturday from Spicy & Taco! #gojetsgo #hockeynightincanada 🇨🇦 080
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 16/05/2025If you can, hop onto this session on the Library of #livedexperience. I had no idea this existed. #bridgingresearchandaction #patientpartner event.fourwaves.com/bridgingrese...event.fourwaves.comBridging Research and ActionFourwaves - Bridging Research and Action 020
Reposted by Shannon McKenneyChristine Caron ♿️ @christinesepsis.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Have you or your family been affected by drug policy in ON? Here’s an opportunity to have a voice at the table. odprn.ca/about-us/odp... 021
Shannon McKenney @shannonmckenney.bsky.social · 16/05/2025I Am So Proud to be a Published Researcher! Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be published in science journals. I had hoped to have music published, and I do, but this is a major accomplishment in my life! 2100