Surviving 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/7cc71872b

Happy 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.

I 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

From 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

I am beyond honored to be presenting at the World Congress of Intensive Critical Care today!

It's #sepsisawarenessmonth so I wanted to introduce you to some of the ladies who inspire me! Angie Nickel Jackie Duda Katy Grainger Amalie Henze 🧵

I'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🤗

Some 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

It 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/

I’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

#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. ⬇️

I 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

Life-saving idea! Pass it on!

Completely 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!!!

Little 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

Jackie 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...

What 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

What 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...

What 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...

Let'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...

Are 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.

Our 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. 😪🥰❤️

I 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

👩‍⚕️👨‍👧 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 🧪

Are 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

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, while Saskatchewan & Manitoba have declared states of emergency. Excellent reporting by @tiffycrawford.bsky.social vancouversun.com/news/wildfir...

@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

WHO 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 🍁

Words 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

I 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...

Critical 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-...

Vaccine 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..."

I 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?

Happy #Caturday from Spicy & Taco! #gojetsgo #hockeynightincanada 🇨🇦

If you can, hop onto this session on the Library of #livedexperience. I had no idea this existed. #bridgingresearchandaction #patientpartner event.fourwaves.com/bridgingrese...

Have 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...

I 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!