Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD
Peds Primary Care, Faculty Development, Med Ed * Fighting mental health stigma * Proud mom of 2 *
#MedSky #PedSky #EndStigma #KidVengers
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDOn rotavirus: "Although plenty of children weathered the infection largely without bad symptoms, others vomited so profusely that they struggled to keep down the fluids they desperately needed." www.theatlantic.com/health/2026/... $paywall. via @katherinejwu.com @theatlantic.com
- Children die from RSV, from meningococcus, from hepatitis A, from hepatitis B We have safe and effective ways to prevent them from serious illness and death PLEASE talk to your pediatrician and protect your children, their lives depend on it
- Read our full statement by AAP President Dr. Andrew Racine on today’s HHS announcement about the childhood immunization schedule: www.aap.org/en/news-room...
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDHappy New Year from the Freedom to Read Project! 🎉📚 Thank you to every librarian, educator, parent, student, and advocate who stood up for access to books in 2025. Your voices and courage matter. Here’s to resilience, community, and a 2026 filled with curiosity, truth, and unbanned books.
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDThe Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind.
- That graph on the left predicts a harsh truth for kids and families in the future The pipeline of pediatricians and pedi subspecialists is drying up and we should all be worried. #PedSky
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- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD#medsky #pedsky #idsky #immunosky #episky I collaborated with exceptionally talented people in infectious diseases to write this Special Article about aluminum salts in childhood vaccines. We review the evidence base for key safety concerns and offer guidance for communication with caregivers.
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDTotally! Best co-captains ever!! The best part is how many people will now be fed based on the efforts in the generosity of so many. #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger
- What a village we have at #KidVengers - our kids, our moms, our spouses, our colleagues, so many!! - joining this amazing group of Pediatric HCW to fight hunger as part of #HCWvsHunger Maybe too many years of CandyLand and Connect4 but we're competitive when it matters! THANK YOU!
- In 2nd place, with $336,162, is #KidVengers. This is unreal. They're an unmerged team of pediatricians with big hearts & a ground game like no one else. (Pro tip: Hire them to run your election campaign if they ever leave #MedSky.) They've WON 3 out of 6 #HCWvsHunger competitions! /6
- Nothing but immense kudos, respect, & excitement for the awesome #DiagnoseAndTreats team who push us to be our very best at #KidVengers by being such extraordinary competitors in #HCWvsHunger - Congratulations! @kemimdrad.bsky.social @fumikochino.bsky.social & of course the amazing Jr Captain!!
- And the winners of #HCWvsHunger 2025, with $373,050, are the multidisciplinary #cancer care team, #DiagnoseAndTreats, representing #OncSky, #RadOncSky, #PathSky, & #Radiology. Amazing to have had a single team raise more 💰 in 2025 than in Year 1 OVERALL! Strong work across the board, #MedSky! /7
- The very best team and backup team and spouse team. #HCWvsHunger is just such a bright light in this world even in dark times
- And now our thanks! #HCWvsHunger's leadership team is small but mighty: co-founders @shematologist.medsky.social & @tmprowell.bsky.social HEAVILY AIDED by HS/college students Gavin, Isla, & River Gleeson, & Simran & Sameer Kheterpal. Self-effacing ⭐️ Dr. Sachin Kheterpal mentors the tech teens. /11
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD#MedSky #HCWvsHunger, the time is upon us! Results of the 2025 competition have been certified. First, let's thank the HS/college students who handle all of the social, tech, & data for the competition. They have worked tirelessly thru final exams, illness, college application deadlines, & more! /1
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- What it's like the 12-1 the day after #HCWvsHunger wraps.... #KidVengers @robyncohenmd.bsky.social @drjenchen4kids.medsky.social @brownam130.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDNot yet including our late big donation as well last minute donations, we have already passed our HIGHEST ANNUAL DOLLAR AMOUNT RAISED for #HCWvsHunger EVER. Speechless, grateful, and so very happy. TOGETHER WE CAN DO REALLY GOOD THINGS. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen 💜🍎
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDThe 2025 #HCWvsHunger contest has ended. Stay tuned for an OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT of our final 2025 #HCWvsHunger competition total & leaderboard. Note: leaderboard was frozen to the public 15 mins prior to contest end. Results drop Weds, 12/3/25, between 12 & 1pm EST ⏳🍎
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDIf #HCWvsHunger history is any indicator, the leaderboard freezes for the last hour but can still log donations! #Kidvengers how much higher can we go?! @kiddocsc.bsky.social @bnaikmathuria.bsky.social @docscribbles.bsky.social @doctorkorb.bsky.social @asato4kids.bsky.social @medpeds.bsky.social
- When you really should have gone to bed but you're just too excited to see the newest twist in #HCWvsHunger as #DiagnoseAndTreats and #KidVengers work hard to have a photo finish
- Come on folks we have one hour left to light the blue sky up with donations! #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers
- WE ARE TRENDING!! KEEP POSTING & DONATING!! #HCWvsHunger
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD#ThreeGoodThings: 1️⃣ 4/4 #radonc in my family donated this year to #HCWvsHunger for our #oncTwitter team 2️⃣ my 🍎order arrived just in time for our last day 3️⃣ honored to run #DiagnoseAndTreats with Drs @kemimdrad.bsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social @rovingatuscap.bsky.social @01sth02.bsky.social 🙏
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDUltimate #HCWvsHunger BlueSky flex 💪 🍎💪🍎💪🍎💪🍎💪🍎
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDJust logged my donation to @feedthechildrenorg.bsky.social for team #Kidvengers Thank you to the amazing organizers for all your hard work. @hcwvshunger.bsky.social @shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
- One last hoorah.. @drpanmd.bsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social will you help us close the gap and feed kids before midnight? #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers
- When you really should have gone to bed but you're just too excited to see the newest twist in #HCWvsHunger as #DiagnoseAndTreats and #KidVengers work hard to have a photo finish
- The Jr Captain of #DiagnoseAndTreats is the 🌟 of #HCWvsHunger and we are deeply honored by and grateful for her amazing generosity.
- In honor of the amazing pediatricians & Ped specialists who take care of her sibling, this goes to #Kidvengers from junior capt @nokidhungry.org campaign! #HCWvsHunger @hcwvshunger.bsky.social #DiagnoseAndTreats @scottvernaglia.bsky.social @robyncohenmd.bsky.social @shematologist.medsky.social
- Another round of applause for the amazing volunteers behind @hcwvshunger.bsky.social from #KidVengers 🦄 @islagleeson.bsky.social @rivergleeson.bsky.social
- #HCWvsHunger Thank you all for your patience with the donation logging experience the last few hours. Our amazing team of teens have fixed the code, & data integrity has been confirmed. If you had/have problems logging a donation or didn't get an email confirmation of one, please DM us. Thank you!
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDHCW teams: I logged my donations for HCW vs Hunger based on teams for people I knew, the last place team on the leaderboard and a name I thought was catchy. 😁 A bit of science a bit of "vibes" #HCWvsHunger #Let’sFeedSomePeople @tmprowell.bsky.social @shematologist.medsky.social hcwvshunger.org
- Woot woot #ChaosGrenade win for #KidVengers who not only gave generously during #HCWvsHunger but also during the SNAP crisis earlier to make #SNAPMatch a reality!!
- 🧵The 2025 #HCWvsHunger #ChaosGrenade results are in, #MedSky! Only 2 teams met the $5K+ threshold in #SNAPMatch donations to qualify for challenge funds from generous anonymous donors. In 1st place: $20K is credited to #KidVengers In 2nd place: $10K is credited to #DiagnoseAndTreats Congrats!
- Best co-captain ever! Show @robyncohenmd.bsky.social that you also want to buy the world a Coke by making a donation and logging for #HCWvsHunger for Team #KidVengers!
- And now, in these final hours of the 2025 competition, join me for a #HCWvsHunger2024 #ChaosGrenade 💣walk down memory lane (did that inspire you to make one more donation on behalf of #KidVengers🦄?)
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDDon’t make me play Baby Shark…!!!🤣 Instead how about helping a kid in need - #KidVengers is for you!! Help us stomp out hunger w/ #HCWvsHunger friendly competition. Simply donate to your favorite food charity and log your donation to team #kidvengers Click on the Link below:😊 hcwvshunger.org
- It's never over til it's over #Pedsky help #KidVengers have a photo finish in #HCWvsHunger 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match 🍎Choose your #KidVengers @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDFriends - It’s coming down to the wire in our friendly competition to stomp out hunger!! Calling all Pedi friends - let’s show them how it’s done!!! Donate to your favorite food bank and log your donation below! @ImproveCareNow hcwvshunger.org #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD#kidvengers That’s what I meant to write Posting my donations to encourage others #HCWvsHunger
- The #EndGame in #HCWvsHunger is always the best No matter who takes home the 🍎 we are all friends fighting hunger There's still time! 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match 🍎Choose your team … #KidVengers @kemimdrad.bsky.social @fumikochino.bsky.social
- Did the Avengers give up? NEVER! Come on #KidVengers let's use these next 4 hours to push, push, push to catch #DiagnoseAndTreats 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match
- 10 minutes left to get those #SNAPMatch donations in. If you donated in late October through Thanksgiving and haven't logged it, DM me and I'll make a donation for today to count for the match #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger
- It wouldn't be #HCWvsHunger without a chaos 💣! This one needs reading 👓 but we're happy to help If you donate today or donated 10/15-11/27 in the #SNAP crisis, you donation can count. DM me if you want to participate but are intimidated by the small print. #KidVengers Assemble!!
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDMy donation WAS doubled today. ( #KidsVengers, of course). 😁
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD#HCWvsHunger #KidVengers #bladesandbougies Donated today to Feeding America and recorded it for #KidVengers Recorded a monthly donation to #Harvesters and assigned it to #bladesandbougies. It has been a great event!
- It's #GivingTuesday, the perfect time to donate to fight hunger and be a part of the amazing #HCWvsHunger community Follow these simple instructions and feel the joy! 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match 🍎Choose your team … #KidVengers 👶 of course
- Amazing to have you part of the #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers team! Come on everyone, let's keep those donations coming @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
- Rocking my #HCWvsHunger merch as I make my donation in support of Team #Kidvengers! 🍎 Pediatricians know the critical role of food security plays in growth and development 🍎 This is a great cause to be a part of! Join in on the chaos and fun!!!! @scottvernaglia.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDThis morning I’m NPO for surgery & I’m so hungry. Sadly many people feel like this every day. But we can change that. #HCWvsHunger Make a donation to your favorite organization fighting hunger & log it at HCWvsHunger.org Mine this morning is going to #BladesNBougies for some good OR vibes
- It wouldn't be #HCWvsHunger without a chaos 💣! This one needs reading 👓 but we're happy to help If you donate today or donated 10/15-11/27 in the #SNAP crisis, you donation can count. DM me if you want to participate but are intimidated by the small print. #KidVengers Assemble!!
- #MedSky, It's almost time for the 2025 #HCWvsHunger #ChaosGrenade, which will take place on #GivingTuesday 12/2/25 8a-8p EST! It's called #SNAPMatch, and the details are in the pics below. May the best team win! Spread the word, team captains! cc @shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD❤️ We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give! TODAY, on #GivingTuesday, help fight hunger the smart way. #HCWvsHunger #DiagnoseAndTreats #RSNA25
- ✈️ #RSNA25 Flight delays! Perfect time to donate www.chicagosfoodbank.org 3X match! Team #DiagnoseAndTreats on HCWvsHunger.org #HCWvsHunger @kemimdrad.bsky.social @shematologist.medsky.social @drgmcginty.bsky.social @fumikochino.bsky.social @brianchiong.bsky.social @drjenchen4kids.medsky.social
- Let's do it! #GivingTuesday starts in just a few hours. Let's make this happen! 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Log your donation @ hcwvshunger.org inc any match 🍎Choose your team … #KidVengers 👶 of course
- Feeling the darkness of winter setting in? Well, come on into the light - #JoinUs while we fight hunger together! There are 28 hours left in #HCWvsHunger2025 - Let’s feed some people! @scottvernaglia.bsky.social @drjenchen4kids.medsky.social @brownam130.bsky.social hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
- Clinic was almost as wild as today's #HCWvsHunger ride - #Meal-ioidosis came out of nowhere to be the meat in the #DiagnoseAndTreats & #KidVenger sandwich & then an amazing donor whisked us to the top but never, ever count out the indefatigable @kemimdrad.bsky.social @fumikochino.bsky.social
- Match Challenge 👀 Just what we need for #MondayMotivation for Team #KidVengers 🍎donate to an org fighting hunger 🍎take a screen shot of your donation 🍎log at hcwvshunger.org or DM me, @robyncohenmd.bsky.social @drjenchen4kids.medsky.social or @brownam130.bsky.social and we'll log it for you!
- #KidVengers we have $10K match challenge for extra #HCWvsHunger #MondayMotivation so let’s go @hemedocruns.bsky.social @deannamarie208.bsky.social @sicklecelldoc.bsky.social @fredwumd.bsky.social @jennamillermd.bsky.social @kcpeddr.bsky.social @alejandracasar.bsky.social @lydiapedsdoc.bsky.social
- Just like a single event can lead a family to be food insecure, a single generous donation can change the game in #HCWvsHunger This leap should inspire us all to donate big or small what we can We can all make a difference. #KidVengers Assemble!
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDPing more #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger @shuttrgirl.bsky.social @wendyhassonmd.bsky.social @thepediatricianmom.bsky.social @drcjohns.bsky.social @drdavidhill.bsky.social @jopargalinkiemd.bsky.social @shellyflais.bsky.social @napermom-kiddoc.bsky.social @sleighcastle.bsky.social @alexhoganmd.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDIf you’re planning to donate to any food security program this holiday season, consider doing it now & registering your gift thru #HCWvsHUNGER So easy to do
- This nonsense is going to make things a lot harder for all of us but especially our ID colleagues. In solidarity I’m going to make my next #HCWvsHunger donation to #mealiodosis in honor of colleagues like @jabarocas.bsky.social @drjudystone.bsky.social @iddocadi.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD6 years today the first COVID case was identified in a man in Wuhan marking the beginning of a global pandemic that changed the world. We are way less prepared today to face another pandemic than we were back then. This fact makes me sad.
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDCalling my #PedsICU peeps! Help feed some people with #KidVengers and #HCWvsHunger @sapnakmd.bsky.social @chriscarrollmd.com @pccmdoc.bsky.social
- Where are my SCD peeps? #KidVengers 🦄needs you, @drpowerhays.bsky.social @drshanijanum.bsky.social @sicklecelldoc.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social #JoinUs HCWvsHunger.org
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It's not too late, #Kidvengers! I made another donation today - sadly missed this post of where to get donation matches, but I did help a local food bank! Now's your time to boost your donation benefit and help #HCWvsHunger!- OK #Kidvengers🦄: We have some catching up to do. Today in #DonationMatching: 🍎 care.org: 5x 🍎 Feed the Children: 8x 🍎 Save the Children: 5x 🍎 Heifer International: 5x 🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x 🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x 🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x YOU choose, everyone wins! hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
- Our most artistic #KidVengers superhero @drmaypole.bsky.social reminding #PedSky to donate to fight hunger and help kids and log for our team at hcwvshunger.org #HCWvsHunger 🍎
- It doesn’t take long, but it sure is worth it! Surf over to www.hcwvshunger and donate to a .org of your choice! (keep a screenshot of your receipt And be so kind as to do it in the name of #kidvengers!) By besting our colleagues, we know we’ll have BEAT THEM, and better still, fed the kids! :)
- Hello #PedSky we want to make an impact & WE NEED YOU! It's easy to donate and log at the link below for #KidVengers in #HCWvsHunger @drscottk.medsky.social @turban.bsky.social @drscotthadland.bsky.social @drpanmd.bsky.social @drjaimefriedman.bsky.social @drmaypole.bsky.social @pedsaly.bsky.social
- OK #Kidvengers🦄: We have some catching up to do. Today in #DonationMatching: 🍎 care.org: 5x 🍎 Feed the Children: 8x 🍎 Save the Children: 5x 🍎 Heifer International: 5x 🍎 No Kid Hungry: 3x 🍎 Chicago Food Bank 3x 🍎 Greater Boston Food Bank 2x YOU choose, everyone wins! hcwvshunger.org/how-to-donate/
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD1) Donate to hunger-fighting organization of your choice 2) Log at HCWvsHunger.org 3) Share w others and encourage to join #KidVengers! 😉 #HCWvsHunger
- Today I'm donating to Rally Cat's Cupboard "a student-run food pantry that is open to any member of the UVM and greater Burlington community - no questions asked." #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers Donate, screenshot, log @ hcwvshunger.org, make a difference
- Hey #HCWvsHunger friends, let's get more follows for those awesome volunteers @islagleeson.bsky.social @rivergleeson.bsky.social @fumikochino.bsky.social @kemimdrad.bsky.social @drjenchen4kids.medsky.social @robyncohenmd.bsky.social @brownam130.bsky.social @dr-martinemdphd.bsky.social
- Remember the end of Infinity War when it looked like the Avengers had lost? Hey #DiagnoseAndTreats, have you seen End Game? Come on #KidVengers, time to show them what we've got!! Join #HCWvsHunger and fight for kids and families! Learn how: hcwvshunger.org Let's feed some people!
- We hit $100K, but we’re not done! Tell family, tell friends, tell coworkers, tell cashiers–tell everyone!!! Let’s feed some people 🍎 #HCWvsHunger @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDWe hit $100K, but we’re not done! Tell family, tell friends, tell coworkers, tell cashiers–tell everyone!!! Let’s feed some people 🍎 #HCWvsHunger @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
- Can’t beat a mom’s ❤️! She’s 💯 #KidVengers Join the race to catch up to #DiagnoseAndTreats Donate and log today! Hcwvshunger.org
- It’s that time of year again - Healthcare Workers against Hunger. Log a donation to ANY hunger-fighting org at www.hcwvshunger.org on behalf of #KidVengers (my kid’s team) and help us win!!
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDOk #Kidvengers (+ other #HCWvsHunger teams), are we really going to let #DiagnoseAndTreats run away w the crystal apple?! I don’t think so, though still waiting on possible #ChaosGrenade 🤔 @swilua.bsky.social @kcpeddr.bsky.social @boysek.bsky.social @navsaria.bsky.social @paigeperriello.bsky.social
- In 48 hours we’ve raised over $100k to feed those in need through #HCWvsHunger, an annual competition to raise money for the food banks YOU CHOOSE. Donate today and log your donation for your favorite team at HCWvsHunger.org And if you can’t donate, please repost!
- Every little bit counts in the fight against hunger Worldwide, 1 in 5 child deaths under age 5 is attributed to severe acute malnutrition Donate, screenshot, log for #KidVengers hcwvshunger.org It's easy, but if you have any trouble logging, DM me #HCWvsHunger 🍎
- In 48 hours we’ve raised over $100k to feed those in need through #HCWvsHunger, an annual competition to raise money for the food banks YOU CHOOSE. Donate today and log your donation for your favorite team at HCWvsHunger.org And if you can’t donate, please repost!
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- In 48 hours we’ve raised over $100k to feed those in need through #HCWvsHunger, an annual competition to raise money for the food banks YOU CHOOSE. Donate today and log your donation for your favorite team at HCWvsHunger.org And if you can’t donate, please repost!
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDEvery year since 2020 my retired #radonc mom donates to #HCWvsHunger by supporting her church's food ministry. Almost invariably, she sends me a photo of her check too late for me to actually log. BUT NOT THIS YEAR. Her donation will count ✅❤️🍎 #DiagnoseAndTreats @tmprowell.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDThis is why #HCWvsHunger 2025 is more important than ever. Please join us. HCWvsHunger.org
- Despite programs like #SNAP, 1 in 7 kids still live in households affected by #foodinsecurity #FoodIsMedicine #HCWvsHunger #KidVengers #BrainDocsUnite publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDI’m going for all of the matches! @feedthechildrenorg.bsky.social x 8, Heifer International x 5, and Gleaners X 2. Keep them coming! #HCWvsHunger #Kidvengers @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MDThis cutie is clearly well-fed, but kids are disproportionately affected by hunger and it can have lifelong effects on health/development. That’s why everyone participating in #HCWvsHunger should support #KidVengers! www.nokidhungry.org/blog/effects...
- Look 👀 into my eyes…… #KidVengers is your favorite #HCWvsHunger team…..
- Reposted by Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD#HCWvsHunger check-in, maybe some #NightOwl #Kidvengers will get us > $22K by morning? 🥺 @swoonganz.medsky.social @killersumobunny.medsky.social @omnintensivist.bsky.social @drnicolec.bsky.social @nicumusings.bsky.social @neodrswenson.bsky.social @neotecan.bsky.social @drjaimefriedman.bsky.social
- Let's show the person on the ✈️ what it means to show up for KIDS and help pass the $100K mark! 🍎Donate to any org fighting hunger 🍎Screenshot donation 🍎Log at hcwvshunger.org inc any match 🍎Choose #KidVengers 👶
- #MedSky can we pass $100K by 9am? The person next to me on my plane just said no. I say doctors wake up early & LFG. 💪 Let’s feed some folks! #HCWvsHunger cc @shematologist.medsky.social @hcwvshunger.bsky.social
