Welp this just happened in the other place so #HCWvsHunger is done. “ShyCollie” is the winner, period 🤪 #KidVengers, I’m still so honored to be one of your captains and we’ll see what the final tallies show 🤷🏻♀️
Jennifer Chen, MD FAAP
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Girl mom, #tweetiatrician #KidVengers captain now on #MedSky 🦋Loves babies, baking, and bunnies 🥰 Posts ≠medical advice, employers' views, etc
If #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
Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD@scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 8mo agoWhen 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
Ok #Kidvengers, amazing job on #SNAPMatch! T-2 hours #HCWvsHunger, let’s try to make it another photo finish!
HCWvsHunger@hcwvshunger.bsky.social · 8mo ago🧵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!
#KidVengers we may yet pull this off 🤨 Pending #SNAPMatch results, #HCWvsHunger is never over until the final tally!
Shannon Scott-Vernaglia, MD@scottvernaglia.bsky.social · 8mo agoALERT ‼️ Care.org offering 10x PowerHour Match. #KidVengers unite #HCWvsHunger
😳 #KidVengers I’m not sure if this is including their extra $50K match! Just 1 hour #SNAPMatch #ChaosGrenade/ 5 hours left #HCWvsHunger! All hands on deck! @drpanmd.bsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @navsaria.bsky.social @salliepermar.bsky.social @clayjones.bsky.social @draylasays.bsky.social
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Shematologist, MD@shematologist.medsky.social · 8mo agoThe #HCWvsHunger leaderboard has changed up again! Five hours left to donate to your favorite anti hunger organization and log that donation at HCWvsHunger.org! Anything can happen in these last hours…
Still have 1 #SNAPMatch #ChaosGrenade receipt to pair w a new #KidVengers donor $50+ Message me before logging your #HCWvsHunger 💵! @tom.medsky.social @anniemassart.medsky.social @rheaultm.bsky.social @mcstarr1.bsky.social @bubblyjessa.bsky.social @ledgemd.bsky.social @drpanmd.bsky.social
RobynCohenMD@robyncohenmd.bsky.social · 8mo ago#KidVengers 🦄 If you want to make a new donation of at least $50 (before any matching) please reach out to our Team captains: me, @drjenchen4kids.medsky.social @brownam130.bsky.social and @scottvernaglia.bsky.social We have #SNAPmatch donations to link, for the #ChaosGrenade 💣 HCWvsHunger.org
If you make a $50+ donation today during #SNAPMatch but don’t have an old receipt from 10/15-11/27 message me or one of the other captains because we have ppl who contributed earlier and want to count for #KidVengers #HCWvsHunger! Leaderboard as of now but things could totally change!
RobynCohenMD@robyncohenmd.bsky.social · 8mo agoHere is: the #ChaosGrenade💣 If you donated due to the SNAP pause: 🍎Screenshot old receipt (10/15-11/27) 🍎pair w new donation of $50+(can be by different donor!) 🍎Log in both on single form (see below): #SNAPmatch 🍎 Feel ☺️ knowing your generosity in a time of true need is paid forward #KidVengers
Up w baby so caught the #HCWvsHunger #ChaosGrenade 💣 #Kidvengers dig out those old receipts and add to a new donation of $50+ to count for #SNAPMatch! @drpanmd.bsky.social @readiatrician.bsky.social @hemedocruns.bsky.social @bubblyjessa.bsky.social @piranha54.bsky.social @hereforbusinfo.bsky.social
HCWvsHunger@hcwvshunger.bsky.social · 8mo ago#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
~25 hrs left in #HCWvsHunger 2025, #KidVengers definitely met the #MondayMotivation challenge! Still keeping an eye on #DiagnoseAndTreats plus other teams, anything could happen during #GivingTuesday esp w #ChaosGrenade incoming 👀
HCWvsHunger@hcwvshunger.bsky.social · 8mo ago#MedSky Tune in for the announcement of the 2025 #HCWvsHunger #ChaosGrenade at 8am on #GivingTuesday2025…⏳ cc @shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
#HCWvsHunger update, proud of #KidVengers raising >$150K but #DiagnoseAndTreats also rallying so can’t rest until tomorrow! @patriciatranmd.bsky.social @wanstermom.bsky.social @hadley-s-f.bsky.social @dorktacular.bsky.social @peacockgc.bsky.social @doctorvig.bsky.social @premiepulmdoc.bsky.social
I had nothing to do with this 😇 However, I’m sure #DiagnosisAndTreats is revving up again so #KidVengers can’t rest until #HCWvsHunger is actually over! Time to start clinic but will be checking updates later 👩🏻⚕️🦸🏻
Shematologist, MD@shematologist.medsky.social · 8mo ago👀
#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
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Shematologist, MD@shematologist.medsky.social · 8mo agoThere’s been some big moves on the #HCWvsHunger board this morning. 38 hours left…get those donations in and let’s FEED SOME PEOPLE.
Ping 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
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#KidVengers almost to $40K w <48 hrs left #HCWvsHunger… believe me, we can still catch #DiagnoseAndTreats! @anitakpatelmd.bsky.social @drjrubenstein.bsky.social @drkatielockwood.bsky.social @drmollyoshea.bsky.social @countrykidsdoc.bsky.social @sheilarazdan.bsky.social @lwpedsmd.blacksky.app
#KidVengers have made good progress, don’t count us (or any other team) out of #HCWvsHunger yet! @samirshahmd.bsky.social @drdrmaya.bsky.social @drgoatfarmer.bsky.social @drgruralmd.bsky.social @neotecan.bsky.social @allisonbartlettmd.bsky.social @drhietanen.bsky.social @cjrussellmd.bsky.social
It’s well known #pediatrics is among the lowest-paid specialties* but no one can dispute #Kidvengers (including many non-pediatricians too!) have the biggest hearts for #HCWvsHunger and feeding kids 🥰 *Source (one of many): www.doximity.com/reports/phys...
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Drmaypole@drmaypole.bsky.social · 8mo agoIt 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! :)
Ok #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
Shematologist, MD@shematologist.medsky.social · 8mo agoIn 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!
TBH leading #KidVengers is extra challenging while nursing snot fountain baby shark (9mo got sister’s cold and has 3 teeth coming #IYKYK) but still happy to rep #HCWvsHunger! @ehahnmd.bsky.social @mdwallach.bsky.social @sharlita62.bsky.social @shreya-pedsid.bsky.social @markwilsonmd.bsky.social
#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
This 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...
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Ann-Marie Brown, PhD-ACPNP@brownam130.bsky.social · 8mo agoLook 👀 into my eyes…… #KidVengers is your favorite #HCWvsHunger team…..
#HCWvsHunger Day2: Respect to #DiagnoseAndTreats for passing $20K but #KidVengers is hustling too! Let’s go @kidsdoc1.bsky.social @urbanedoc4kids.bsky.social @pediadocjoey.bsky.social @drericball.bsky.social @readiatrician.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @snarkypeds.medsky.social
Home from #Thanksgiving, kids in bed, peeped #HCWvsHunger leaderboard - strong work #KidVengers so far, first team to break $10K and it hasn’t even been 7 hours yet! 😳 @pedsaly.bsky.social @pedshemedoc.bsky.social @pediatricskc.medsky.social @alokpatelmd.bsky.social @pwhickey.bsky.social
Psst #KidVengers, take advantage of these opportunities (make sure you log the whole amount including match) and let us know if you find more for #HCWvsHunger
Shematologist, MD@shematologist.medsky.social · 8mo agoDon’t forget to take advantage of matching to make your #HCWvsHunger dollars go further. 5x match @unicefusa.org 5x match @careorg.bsky.social 3x match @nokidhungry.org And then log your donation under your favorite team at HCWvsHunger.org
#KidVengers already hard at work, but remember it’s a marathon until #GivingTuesday 12/2 and I’m sure the #HCWvsHunger team has some challenges to come, maybe even another #ChaosGrenade 🧨😬
Alice (SHE/HER) Sato, MD PhD@asato4kids.bsky.social · 8mo agoDone
Back on BlueSky specifically for #HCWvsHunger - let’s go #KidVengers! DM me if you’d like to be a co-captain w us @robyncohenmd.bsky.social @scottvernaglia.bsky.social @brownam130.bsky.social
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#MedSky #PedSky #NurseSky it only takes a minute to read, sign, and repost. It also includes other #advocacy suggestions 👍🏽
Shematologist, MD@shematologist.medsky.social · last yr.PLEASE SHARE. Times are bleak and this is URGENT. If you are medical in any way (provide care, do medical research, etc) please join us in signing this open letter. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Mostly staying off social media while on maternity leave, but wanted to let #breastfeeding ppl know about research opportunity (they'll pay for shipping samples if not in San Diego) #PedSky #MedSky can also refer lactating patients who might be interested mommysmilkresearch.org
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Explore the world's first research biorepository of human milk. Discover the potential benefits of this groundbreaking project.
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Awake feeding baby (sadly too cloudy to see #LunarEclipse), I hear 2yo on the monitor singing “Mommy mommy” repeatedly to the tune of Frère Jacques 🤣 #LifeWithAToddler #NoIdeaWhereSheLesrnedThat
I'm a pediatrician at a FQHC which means almost ALL of my pt families rely on Medicaid! Recent talk by Dr. James Perrin on Medicaid (good primer for those unaware of its importance esp for kids w complex needs) #PedSky #PutKids1st radychildrens.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Page...
Dr. Annie Andrews@drannieandrews.com · last yr.I’m a pediatrician and I love Medicaid pass it on.
#PedSky PSA, children > 1 yo can get second dose MMR (and varicella) BEFORE 4yo, just has to be > 3 months from first dose. We did that for 2yo before traveling last fall and if possible I’ll do it for newborn next year too! #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesCauseAdults
California Immunization Coalition@immunizeca.bsky.social · last yr.Texas confirms measles outbreak as Georgia reports more cases. Overall - 14 cases reported in 5 jurisdictions www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/texa...