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Medications too expensive? You have options.

New guide with practical ways to lower costs - even if you have insurance.

Thread with resources 👇

healthed4everyone.org/2025/11/11/help-paying-for-medications/
Light gray background with HealthEd4Everyone.org logo at top. Large navy blue text reads 'Medications Too Expensive?' Below in smaller black text: '7 ways to lower your costs.' Bottom right shows various medication bottles and pills including an orange prescription bottle, blue nasal spray, and colorful capsules and tablets. Light gray background with HealthEd4Everyone.org logo. Navy blue heading reads 'Find all resources & links on our website' followed by black text 'www.HealthEd4Everyone.org'
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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We still have these calming technique pamphlets to share! 🌈

Want some? Two ways to get them:
📱 DM us
📋 Or fill out our form: form.jotform.com/252713831194...

Free. Always. That's what we do. 💙
Tri-fold brochures titled "Quick Ways to Help Kids Feel Calmer" featuring rainbow design and illustration of child doing calming pose. HealthEd 4 Everyone branding. Brochure interior displaying three calming techniques for kids: Butterfly Breathing (self-hug with deep breaths), Rainbow Grounding (naming colorful objects), and Peaceful Bubbles (deep breathing while imagining worries floating away). Each includes step-by-step instructions and difficulty rating.
November 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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November newsletter is live! This month: our partnership with Chronically Informed, Aaron's journey from patient to founder, food resources for families, and lessons learned from standing in the rain at a community event

Read it here: healthed4everyone.org/2025/11/05/november-2025-newsletter/
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November 8, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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SNAP helps 1 in 8 Americans, but funding is uncertain. Food banks need support now. Whether you donate money, volunteer, or become a grocery buddy—every action helps. Ways to support: healthed4everyone.org/2025/11/03/h...
Illustration showing three cardboard donation boxes filled with groceries including bread, milk, pasta, fruits, vegetables, and canned goods against a blue textured background. Text reads "Ways You Can Support People Who Need Food" with "FOOD" highlighted in yellow. Website URL HealthEd4Everyone.org appears at bottom in yellow banner. Blue background with white text listing three ways to help: "1. Donate Money - Orgs can buy food at wholesale prices, so your donation goes further. 2. Donate Food - Find out what an org needs before donating. Other places to donate: Little Free Pantry, Free Formula Exchange, Be a grocery buddy. 3. Help Others Get Involved - Have a party to raise donations, Host a bake sale, Coordinate a volunteer day." Website URL HealthEd4Everyone.org at bottom in yellow banner. Blue background with white text titled "How to Find Orgs Near You" followed by bullet points: "Search your city and 'food pantry'" and "Check FeedingAmerica.org, FindHelp.org, LittleFreePantry.org". Website URL HealthEd4Everyone.org appears at bottom in yellow banner.
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Need help paying for food? You're not alone. A thread with where to get free/discounted food in the US

Find the full list and more details at healthed4everyone.org/2025/11/01/f...

Missing a resource? Let us know so we can share it with others who might need it.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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🚨 WANTED: Grace Gallbladder - hiding under your liver!

Caught making stones as big as golf balls 💎 & sending bile to break down pizza fat 🍕

Spoiler: You can live without her! 💚

#GallbladderHealth
A wanted poster styled image with HealthEd4Everyone logo at top. Large red banner reads 'WANTED' in white text. Below is 'GRACE GALLBLADDER' in bold black text. Center shows illustration of an olive green gallbladder character shaped like a pear with googly eyes and a lighter green bottom section. Under image are three sections: 'DESCRIPTION' header followed by 'Size and shape of a pear', 'Location:' in bold followed by 'Hiding under your liver', and 'Wanted for:' in bold followed by 'Making stones and leaving them where they don't belong'. Bottom section 'LAST SEEN' with 'GIANTmicrobes.com' below. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'REWARD: Swipe to Learn More'. Cork board style background with 'HealthEd4Everyone Investigative Unit' header in red text on wood frame. Pinned to board are two photos of an olive green gallbladder character shaped like a pear with googly eyes and a lighter green bottom section - one showing front view with measurement ruler beside it, one showing side/profile view, both labeled 'GIANTmicrobes'. A white lined paper note with red pushpin contains handwritten-style text: 'I thought you'd like the stones I made you! Try eating pizza without me - I send the bile that breaks down all that fat!' Note is signed '-The Master of Bile'. Blue sticky note in corner reads 'GIANTmicrobes'. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'Swipe for Classified Intel'. Tan manila folder or file background with red 'CLASSIFIED' stamp on left side. Title reads 'Grace Gallbladder Profile' in bold black text. Section header 'Minor League Villain:' in bold, followed by two bullet points: 'Stores bile that breaks down fat' and 'Can create stones as big as golf balls'. Next section header 'Overrated Organ:' in bold, followed by bullet point 'Thinks it's important but you can live without it'. Document is a HealthEd4Everyone health education resource.
November 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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🚨 WANTED: Lamar Liver - The Unstoppable!

Does 500+ jobs without asking: cleans toxins, messes with meds, makes bile. AND regrows if you try to stop him!

"You'll never escape me!" - The Comeback Kid 🧡

#LiverHealth #HealthEducation
A wanted poster styled image with HealthEd4Everyone logo at top. Large red banner reads 'WANTED' in white text. Below is 'LAMAR LIVER' in bold black text. Center shows illustration of an orange liver character with two lobes, googly eyes, and a happy expression. Under image are three sections: 'DESCRIPTION' header followed by '2nd heaviest organ (the 1st is your skin)', 'Location:' in bold followed by 'The top right of your belly', and 'Wanted for:' in bold followed by 'Getting overwhelmed and quitting'. Bottom section 'LAST SEEN' with 'GIANTmicrobes.com' below. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'REWARD: Swipe to Learn More'. Cork board style background with 'HealthEd4Everyone Investigative Unit' header in red text on wood frame. Pinned to board are two photos of an orange liver character with two lobes and googly eyes - one showing front view with measurement ruler beside it, one showing side/profile view, both labeled 'GIANTmicrobes'. A white lined paper note with red pushpin contains handwritten-style text: 'You'll never escape me! I do over 500 jobs that you need to live. And I can regrow even if you take out part of me!' Note is signed '-The Comeback Kid'. Blue sticky note in corner reads 'GIANTmicrobes'. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'Swipe for Classified Intel'. Tan manila folder or file background with red 'CLASSIFIED' stamp on left side. Title reads 'Lamar Liver Profile' in bold black text. Section header 'Owns the Cleanup Crews:' in bold, followed by bullet point 'Cleans poisons and toxins in your blood'. Next section header 'Drug Gatekeeper:' in bold, followed by bullet point 'Needed for some medicines to work'. Final section header 'Fat Buster:' in bold, followed by bullet point 'Makes bile to break down fats you eat'. Document is a HealthEd4Everyone health education resource.
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Halloween survival tips: eat dinner first, bring actual snacks for when you're hungry, slow down and taste your candy, and only keep the good stuff.

The goal isn't to avoid candy entirely. It's to enjoy what you eat and feel good after.

#HealthyHalloween #ParentingTips
Halloween-themed educational graphic on cream background with decorative black spider webs, hanging spiders, and small bats in corners. Large title at top: "4 Easy Ways to Eat Less Candy" Four tips listed below: Avoid Hunger - Eat a healthy dinner before trick or treating Eat Food First - Hungry? Have real food before candy Eat Slower - Notice the taste and texture of each piece of candy Pick Favorites - Only keep the best candy, give the rest away Illustration at bottom right shows child with curly dark hair in black lightning bolt shirt, sitting cross-legged on orange mat, holding candy. Surrounded by various candies with two signs reading "Keep" and "Pass."
October 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Tomorrow is the deadliest night of the year for kids walking.

Parents: flashlights, glow sticks, reflective tape on costumes.
Drivers 5-8pm: Go 15 mph, watch driveways & parked cars, turn on headlights early, expect kids to forget to look.

Simple steps can save lives.
Illustration with deep purple Halloween-themed background featuring decorative cobwebs and small white spiders in corners. A bare tree branch silhouette appears on the left side. The word 'HALLOWEEN' appears in large orange dripping horror-style letters at the top. Below in orange text reads 'is the deadliest night of the year for kids walking.' An orange arrow points right indicating more content. The bottom portion shows an illustration of an adult supervising three children in Halloween costumes (superhero, witch, and green costume) with reflective strips visible on their clothing. They stand near a crosswalk with a car's headlights visible on the right side, emphasizing the pedestrian safety theme Halloween safety slide with deep purple background, decorative cobwebs and spiders. The title 'TRICK OR TREATING' appears in dripping orange horror-style letters. Three bullet points in orange text list safety tips: 'Carry flashlights,' 'Use glow sticks & necklaces,' and 'Add reflective tape as decoration.' An orange arrow on the right indicates more slides. At the bottom, a cheerful illustration shows a child dressed as a wizard in a blue starry robe and pointed hat, wearing glasses and holding a glowing wand, demonstrating how safety items can be incorporated into costumes Halloween safety slide with deep purple background, decorative cobwebs and spiders. The title 'DRIVING' appears in dripping orange horror-style letters with 'Especially 5-8 PM' in orange text below. Four bullet points in orange text provide driver safety tips: 'Drive 15 mph in neighborhoods,' 'Watch driveways & around parked cars,' 'Turn headlights on even before dark,' and 'Expect kids to forget to look.' This educational slide emphasizes that drivers share responsibility for child pedestrian safety during trick-or-treating hours.
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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🚨 WANTED: Lena Lung - The Gas Giant!

Commands 480 MILLION tiny air sacks, smuggles oxygen into your blood 24/7. "Think you can hold your breath and beat me? Most people give up in 30 seconds!"

#LungHealth #HealthEducation
Tan manila folder or file background with red 'CLASSIFIED' stamp on left side. Title reads 'Lena Lung Profile' in bold black text. Section header 'Inflated Ego:' in bold, followed by two bullet points: 'Can hold up to 6 liters of air' and 'Commands 480 million tiny air sacks'. Next section header 'Kingpin of Gases:' in bold, followed by two bullet points: 'Smuggles oxygen into the blood' and 'Ships carbon dioxide out of your body'. Document is a HealthEd4Everyone health education resource. A wanted poster styled image with HealthEd4Everyone logo at top. Large red banner reads 'WANTED' in white text. Below is 'LENA LUNG' in bold black text. Center shows illustration of a pink lung character shaped like a rounded triangle with googly eyes and blue vein-like branching patterns across its surface. Under image are three sections: 'DESCRIPTION' header followed by '9 inches tall but can puff up to 10.5 inches', 'Location:' in bold followed by 'Takes up most of your chest', and 'Wanted for:' in bold followed by 'Taking your breath away'. Bottom section 'LAST SEEN' with 'GIANTmicrobes.com' below. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'REWARD: Swipe to Learn More'. Cork board style background with 'HealthEd4Everyone Investigative Unit' header in red text on wood frame. Pinned to board are two photos of a pink lung character with blue vein patterns - one showing front view with measurement ruler beside it, one showing side/profile view, both labeled 'GIANTmicrobes'. A white lined paper note with red pushpin contains handwritten-style text: 'I get you the oxygen you need all day long! Think you can hold your breath and beat me? Most people give up in 30 seconds!' Note is signed '-The Gas Giant'. Blue sticky note in corner reads 'GIANTmicrobes'. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'Swipe for Classified Intel'.
October 18, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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🚨 WANTED: Peter Pancreas - The Sugar Boss!

Controls your blood sugar, makes insulin, AND creates enzymes to break down food. "I'll go on strike if you eat too much sugar day after day!"

#PancreasHealth #HealthEducation
Cork board style background with 'HealthEd4Everyone Investigative Unit' header in red text on wood frame. Pinned to board are two photos of a bright green pancreas character with an irregular elongated shape, red stripe details, and googly eyes - one showing front view with measurement ruler beside it, one showing side/profile view, both labeled 'GIANTmicrobes'. A white lined paper note with red pushpin contains handwritten-style text: 'Without me sugar would run this town! Just know I'll go on strike if you eat too much sugar day after day.' Note is signed '-The Sugar Boss'. Blue sticky note in corner reads 'GIANTmicrobes'. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'Swipe for Classified Intel'. Cork board style background with 'HealthEd4Everyone Investigative Unit' header in red text on wood frame. Pinned to board are two photos of a bright green pancreas character with an irregular elongated shape, red stripe details, and googly eyes - one showing front view with measurement ruler beside it, one showing side/profile view, both labeled 'GIANTmicrobes'. A white lined paper note with red pushpin contains handwritten-style text: 'Without me sugar would run this town! Just know I'll go on strike if you eat too much sugar day after day.' Note is signed '-The Sugar Boss'. Blue sticky note in corner reads 'GIANTmicrobes'. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'Swipe for Classified Intel'. Tan manila folder or file background with red 'CLASSIFIED' stamp on left side. Title reads 'Peter Pancreas Profile' in bold black text. Section header 'Sugar Kingpin:' in bold, followed by two bullet points: 'Controls when your liver releases sugar' and 'Makes insulin to push sugar into cells'. Next section header 'Makes Chemical Weapons:' in bold, followed by bullet point 'Creates powerful chemicals that break down food in your intestine'. Document is a HealthEd4Everyone health education resource.
October 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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🚨 WANTED: Sydney Stomach - The Crusher!

Uses 3 layers of muscle to pulverize food, balloons 15x its size, makes deadly acid (but protects itself with slime!). "Eat slowly & don't stuff me too full!"

#StomachHealth #HealthEducation
A wanted poster styled image with HealthEd4Everyone logo at top. Large red banner reads 'WANTED' in white text. Below is 'SYDNEY STOMACH' in bold black text. Center shows illustration of a peach/orange colored stomach character shaped like a curved pouch with googly eyes and a smiling mouth. Under image are three sections: 'DESCRIPTION' header followed by 'Large and muscular', 'Location:' in bold followed by 'Left upper part of your belly', and 'Wanted for:' in bold followed by 'Making strong acid that could destroy its neighbors'. Bottom section 'LAST SEEN' with 'GIANTmicrobes.com' below. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'REWARD: Swipe to Learn More'. Cork board style background with 'HealthEd4Everyone Investigative Unit' header in red text on wood frame. Pinned to board are two photos of a peach/orange colored stomach character with a curved pouch shape and googly eyes - one showing front view with measurement ruler beside it, one showing side/profile view, both labeled 'GIANTmicrobes'. A white lined paper note with red pushpin contains handwritten-style text: 'Be nice to me or I'll unleash my wrath of acid! Eat slowly, chew your food well, and don't stuff me too full!' Note is signed '-The Crusher'. Blue sticky note in corner reads 'GIANTmicrobes'. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'Swipe for Classified Intel'. Tan manila folder or file background with red 'CLASSIFIED' stamp on left side. Title reads 'Sydney Stomach Profile' in bold black text. Section header 'Triple-Threat:' in bold, followed by two bullet points: 'Uses three layers of muscle to pulverize food' and 'Balloons up to 15x its size after you eat'. Next section header 'Acid Armor:' in bold, followed by bullet point 'Produces protective slime against its own deadly acid'. Document is a HealthEd4Everyone health education resource.
October 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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🚨 WANTED: Chris Colon - 5 feet long, lives in your belly!

This "Water Bandit" takes water from poop, houses TRILLIONS of bacteria making vitamins, and goes on strike (constipation!) when you don't eat enough veggies 🥦

Feed Chris right! 💩

#GutHealth #HealthEducation
A wanted poster styled image with HealthEd4Everyone logo at top. Large red banner reads 'WANTED' in white text. Below is 'CHRIS COLON' in bold black text. Center shows illustration of a purple colon character shaped like a curvy M with a smiling face and googly eyes. Under image are three sections: 'DESCRIPTION' header followed by '5 feet long tube in adults', 'Location:' in bold followed by 'Inside your belly', and 'Wanted for:' in bold followed by 'Making you poop at your friend's house'. Bottom section 'LAST SEEN' with 'GIANTmicrobes.com' below. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'REWARD: Swipe to Learn More'. Cork board style background with 'HealthEd4Everyone Investigative Unit' header in red text on wood frame. Pinned to board are two photos of purple colon character - one showing front view with measurement ruler beside it, one showing side/profile view, both labeled 'GIANTmicrobes'. A white lined paper note with red pushpin contains handwritten-style text: 'Mess with me, and I'll just let the poop pile up! You better give me lots of vegetables and fruits.' Note is signed '-The Water Bandit'. Blue sticky note in corner reads 'GIANTmicrobes'. Red arrow at bottom points right with text 'Swipe for Classified Intel'. Tan manila folder or file background with red 'CLASSIFIED' stamp on left side. Title reads 'Chris Colon Profile' in bold black text. Section header 'Recycling Expert:' in bold, followed by two bullet points: 'Takes the water out of poop' and 'If it goes on strike, you'll get diarrhea'. Next section header 'Has a Huge Posse:' in bold, followed by bullet point 'Home to trillions of bacteria that make vitamins'. At bottom, asterisk note reads '* Can be taken out if needed'. Document is a HealthEd4Everyone health education resource.
October 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Just released: pocket-sized ER guide for sickle cell pain. Free PDF download or DM us for physical copies. Covers what to tell staff, the 1-hour treatment timeline, & help speaking up.

Please share if you know someone who could use this. What other guides should we make?

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Bifold pocket guide titled 'Sickle Cell Pain Emergency Room Guide' by HealthEd 4 Everyone, shown closed next to a black pen on a light wooden surface. The cover includes subtitle 'Help getting the care you need' and a QR code in the bottom right corner.
October 8, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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🚨 WANTED: Albert Appendix - hiding in your lower right belly!

This "troublemaker" is actually a bacteria hideout that keeps your healthy gut bacteria safe! But sometimes he gets clogged with poop and needs to be "taken out" permanently. You can live totally fine without him though!
A wanted poster styled image with HealthEd4Everyone logo at the top. Large red banner reads 'WANTED' in white text. Below is 'ALBERT APPENDIX' in bold black text. Center shows an illustration of a red, curved appendix character with googly eyes resembling a small finger or worm shape. Under the image are three sections in black text: 'DESCRIPTION: 2-3 inch finger shaped pouch' with 'Location:' in bold followed by 'Lower right side of your belly, attached to your colon', and 'Wanted for:' in bold followed by 'Getting sick all of a sudden'. At bottom, red arrow pointing right with text 'REWARD: Swipe to Learn More'. Cork board style background with 'HealthEd4Everyone Investigative Unit' header in red text on wood frame. Pinned to board are two photos of the red appendix character - one showing front view with measurement ruler beside it, one showing side view, both labeled 'GIANTmicrobes'. A sticky note with red pushpin reads 'You thought I wasn't doing anything?? I keep your healthy bacteria safe. But they'll turn against me if I get clogged with poop!' Note is signed '-The Hidden Threat'. Blue sticky note in corner reads 'GIANTmicrobes'. Bottom has red arrow pointing right labeled 'Swipe for Classified Intel'. Tan manila folder or file background with 'CLASSIFIED' stamp in red on left side. Title reads 'Albert Appendix Profile' in bold black text. Section header 'Bacteria Hideout:' in bold, followed by bullet point 'Houses backup bacteria for your intestines'. Next section 'Troublemaker:' in bold, followed by three bullet points: 'Can get clogged with poop and get sick', 'Causes pain in your lower right belly when infected', 'Sometimes needs to be taken out permanently'. Document includes medical caduceus watermark and is labeled as a HealthEd4Everyone health education resource.
October 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Dr. Vrolijk on the Apple Watch blood pressure feature: The allure is real (passive monitoring!), but so are the limitations.
Only alerts 4 out of 10 people with high BP. Performs worst for young adults who need it most.

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#BloodPressure #AppleWatch
Apple's New Blood Pressure Feature: Why You Can't Ditch Your BP Cuff Yet
Apple Watch blood pressure alerts miss 60% of hypertension cases, especially in younger people. Learn what the research shows and what to do instead.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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🧠 Your brain is WANTED for being absolutely incredible! It's running 24/7, using 20% of your body's energy, and somehow managing to keep you alive while you're not even thinking about it. Pretty amazing for something that's mostly water! What's the coolest thing your brain has taught you lately?
A medical wanted poster with "WANTED" in large red text at the top. Features an anatomical illustration of a pink brain in a red-bordered frame. Text reads "BERT BRAIN" as the name. Description section lists: "Size: About 2 fists together, Location: Inside your skull, Wanted for: Keeping you awake at night." At bottom: "LAST SEEN: GIANTmicrobes.com" and "REWARD: Swipe to Learn More" with a red arrow pointing right. Header shows "HealthEd 4 Everyone" logo. A cork board styled "HealthEd 4 Everyone Investigative Unit" display. Features two anatomical brain illustrations pinned to the board - one front view and one side view, both showing pink brain tissue with detailed surface patterns. A white note is pinned with red pushpin containing handwritten-style text that reads: "I control everything you do! You need me to think, move, feel, and even breathe. You'll never beat me! -The Commander." A turquoise sticky note shows "GIANTmicrobes" logo. Bottom text reads "Swipe for Classified Intel" with red arrow. A manila file folder labeled "CLASSIFIED" with a red rubber stamp effect. The folder is open revealing "Bert Brain Profile" with the following information: "Energy Hog: Uses 20% of your body's energy. Soggy Supercomputer: 80% water but has 86 billion cells. The Big Boss: Controls everything you think, say and do." The layout resembles an official case file or dossier format.
October 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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🚨 WANTED: Kash Kidney - been hiding in your body working 24/7! This bean-shaped suspect controls your water levels, tells your body to make red blood cells, AND has 2 million tiny filters.

#HealthEducation #KidneyHealth
Wanted poster featuring a plush kidney character named 'Kash Kidney.' Red banner reads 'WANTED' at top. Description lists bean shape, fist size, location on either side of spine, and wanted for raising blood pressure. Bottom shows 'LAST SEEN: GIANTmicrobes.com' and 'REWARD: Swipe to Learn More' with red arrow. Cork board with 'HealthEd 4 Everyone Investigative Unit' header. Contains two evidence photos of kidney plush toy with measurement rulers, plus a handwritten note from 'The Trash Sorter' explaining kidney function and salt's effect on blood pressure. Giant Microbes logo on blue sticky note. Red arrow says 'Swipe for Full Profile.' Classified file folder labeled 'Kash Kidney Profile.' Lists Major Player responsibilities: controlling body water and making red blood cells. Under 'Tons of Workers' notes 2 million tiny filters per kidney. Red 'CLASSIFIED' stamp on manila folder background.
September 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Feeling dismissed during acute sickle cell pain? Unfortunately, many people experience this. Here is some support communicating to get the care you need.

#SickleCellDisease #PatientAdvocacy #EmergencyRoom #SickleCellAdvocacy #HealthCommunication #SickleCellAwareness
Infographic with communication icon showing strategies for sickle cell patients in the ER who feel unheard. Four bullet points: Ask questions about treatment plan with example 'Can you explain your treatment plan for my sickle cell pain?'; Stay calm and factual about what has or hasn't worked with example 'The morphine dose helped some, but I'm still in a lot of pain'; Ask for communication help with example about patient advocates; Tell them about your doctor's plan with examples about calling your doctor and usual protocols. Attribution to HealthEd for Everyone dot org.
September 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Going to the ER for sickle cell pain can be a hard decision. But you're doing the right thing if you have concerning symptoms or can't control your pain at home. Even new or different pain than usual can signal serious complications. Trust your instincts.

#SickleCellAdvocacy #PatientSupport
Infographic with teal background showing "When to get help for sickle cell pain" with emergency calendar icon. Three red arrow bullet points list: "You can't control your pain at home," "The pain feels different," "The pain is in a different part of your body than usual," "You have other concerning symptoms." Below explains "Why: Treating your pain is important. If it's different or in a new part of your body, you may have something else going on." Website URL at bottom.
September 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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HealthEd 4 Everyone Investigative Unit

After months of surveillance, we’ve finally captured the 9 most wanted criminals hiding inside your body. Get the full story -
CASE CLOSED: The Great Body Heist - 9 Organs Caught Red-Handed
Case closed! Our investigators caught 9 organs running operations in your body. Get free wanted poster anatomy cards that make learning unforgettable.
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September 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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New donor appreciation stickers designed by our board president Sarah! These go to supporters who help make health info accessible for everyone. Want yours? donorbox.org/general-dona...

Find us tomorrow at Race for Sickle Cell - Ottawa Park in Toledo, OH!

#HealthLiteracy #CommunityHealth
Five colorful health-themed stickers on a wooden surface featuring cartoon characters: two red blood cells saying "You're Just My Type," a brain with dumbbells saying "Always Doing the Most," a kidney saying "Taking Out the Trash," and a heart with drumsticks saying "Marching To My Own Beat." All include HealthEd4Everyone branding.
September 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Pop quiz! Where does this organ go?

Find out at our booth Saturday 9/20, 8am-12pm at Ottawa Park, Toledo! Interactive health games + free educational resources = fun learning for all ages.

Register: bit.ly/4pKjLfh

#HealthEducation #SickleCellWalk #Toledo #HealthLiteracy #SickleCell
A person in a teal shirt and glasses smiling at the camera while holding a laminated pancreas organ model next to a large anatomical diagram of a human body outline. The person is positioning the pancreas model near the torso area of the diagram, which shows pink lungs in the correct chest location. The setup appears to be for an educational health game or activity."
September 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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There's no test that tells you if someone has acute sickle cell pain. Someone can feel like their bones are breaking from sickle cell disease with completely normal lab results. The gold standard is to ask the person if they're in pain.

#SickleCellAwareness #SickleCellAdvocacy
Health education post with white text on teal background asking 'What blood test proves someone has sickle cell pain?' Answer in dark green box states 'No test proves someone has sickle cell pain. Someone can feel like their bones are breaking from sickle cell pain and have normal labs. The only way to know if someone has pain is to ask them.' Attribution to HealthEd for Everyone dot org.
September 17, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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When you have sickle cell pain you can't take care of at home - Medical guidelines say you should get treatment within 1 hour. If you're waiting, here are some tips to help you:
- After 30 minutes: Check in with any nurse
- After 1 hour: Ask for the charge nurse

#SickleCellSupport
Infographic with teal background and emergency room icon. Title reads "Acute Sickle Cell Pain Should Be Treated Within 1 Hour." Content shows timeline: After 30 minutes, check in with a nurse saying "It's been 30 minutes and my pain is getting worse. I'm worried about getting pain treatment." After 1 hour, ask to talk to the charge nurse (the supervising nurse) with three sample phrases: "I'm worried about waiting. My doctor told me fast pain treatment is important," "Can you tell me why my pain hasn't been treated yet?" and "What are the hospital protocols for acute sickle cell pain?"
September 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM