Aaron Vrolijk, MD
@aaronvrolijk.bsky.social
Neurospicy doctor with too many degrees. Founder & executive director of HealthEd 4Everyone. Views are my own. He/him
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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. 💙
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. 💙
November 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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. 💙
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. 💙
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My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
November 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
My family has been without half our income for 40 days. It has been.. very hard.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
We are willing to feel that pain so people can have health care next year, or to undo these illegal recissions.
We are not willing to have been put through this for NOTHING.
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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.
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.
November 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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.
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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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...
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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...
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The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Almost 42 million people will face impossible decisions like whether to eat, have a home, buy medicine if SNAP runs out of money on Saturday.
But what about food banks? Well, the federal government cut funding by $500 million.
www.statnews.com/2025/10/27/s...
But what about food banks? Well, the federal government cut funding by $500 million.
www.statnews.com/2025/10/27/s...
When SNAP benefits run out, 'people can die,' say health experts
“People can die” from even short gaps in nutrition and food access, experts say ahead of SNAP benefits not going out in November in at least 25 states.
www.statnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Almost 42 million people will face impossible decisions like whether to eat, have a home, buy medicine if SNAP runs out of money on Saturday.
But what about food banks? Well, the federal government cut funding by $500 million.
www.statnews.com/2025/10/27/s...
But what about food banks? Well, the federal government cut funding by $500 million.
www.statnews.com/2025/10/27/s...
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Astonishing: The cost of health insurance for a family jumps to $27,000 from @tarabannow.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/10/22/h...
October 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Astonishing: The cost of health insurance for a family jumps to $27,000 from @tarabannow.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2025/10/22/h...
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PLEASE REPOST: Health equity researchers, Please let me know if your centers or programs are being altered, closed, or threatened by your universities to comply with new EOs or if staff are being laid off. Signal: usha.22 or 👇(Won't use anything without permission.) www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
Are you affected by the Trump administration’s pause on health communications, science meetings, and reviews?
Have you been affected by the Trump administration’s pause on communications, science meetings, and reviews? @statnews would like to hear from you.
www.statnews.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:48 PM
PLEASE REPOST: Health equity researchers, Please let me know if your centers or programs are being altered, closed, or threatened by your universities to comply with new EOs or if staff are being laid off. Signal: usha.22 or 👇(Won't use anything without permission.) www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
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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.
healthed4everyone.org/2025/10/02/a...
#BloodPressure #AppleWatch
Only alerts 4 out of 10 people with high BP. Performs worst for young adults who need it most.
healthed4everyone.org/2025/10/02/a...
#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.
healthed4everyone.org
October 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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.
healthed4everyone.org/2025/10/02/a...
#BloodPressure #AppleWatch
Only alerts 4 out of 10 people with high BP. Performs worst for young adults who need it most.
healthed4everyone.org/2025/10/02/a...
#BloodPressure #AppleWatch
RFK Jr. says autistic people will "destroy families" and "never go on a date."
I'm autistic. I'm close with my family. I've been on plenty of dates. I'm also awkward as hell and miss social cues constantly.
But awkward ≠ incapable.
I run a nonprofit. According to him, I shouldn't exist. 🧵
I'm autistic. I'm close with my family. I've been on plenty of dates. I'm also awkward as hell and miss social cues constantly.
But awkward ≠ incapable.
I run a nonprofit. According to him, I shouldn't exist. 🧵
October 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
RFK Jr. says autistic people will "destroy families" and "never go on a date."
I'm autistic. I'm close with my family. I've been on plenty of dates. I'm also awkward as hell and miss social cues constantly.
But awkward ≠ incapable.
I run a nonprofit. According to him, I shouldn't exist. 🧵
I'm autistic. I'm close with my family. I've been on plenty of dates. I'm also awkward as hell and miss social cues constantly.
But awkward ≠ incapable.
I run a nonprofit. According to him, I shouldn't exist. 🧵
Reposted by Aaron Vrolijk, MD
Another call for sources: I'm reporting on pediatric Covid vaccine access. If you've had trouble finding pediatric doses in stock, or if your child was turned away, I'd love to hear from you: maggie.astor@nytimes.com.
Thanks to those who replied to my pregnancy callout; that story will be out soon.
Thanks to those who replied to my pregnancy callout; that story will be out soon.
October 1, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Another call for sources: I'm reporting on pediatric Covid vaccine access. If you've had trouble finding pediatric doses in stock, or if your child was turned away, I'd love to hear from you: maggie.astor@nytimes.com.
Thanks to those who replied to my pregnancy callout; that story will be out soon.
Thanks to those who replied to my pregnancy callout; that story will be out soon.
Reposted by Aaron Vrolijk, MD
As others have pointed out, this outcry is also needed in other areas - see health care access for trans folks.
“When officials in [US] agencies are so blatantly no longer relying on the actual evidence base to make policy, we have to assume that ‘data’ from them is so tainted that none of it can be fully trusted—and audiences need to know that.” @tarahaelle.bsky.social:
healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/09...
healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/09...
Countering false and misleading claims about Tylenol and autism from the top
Journalists must rely on evidence, medical societies and experts to counter misinformation from federal agencies about Tylenol and autism.
healthjournalism.org
September 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
As others have pointed out, this outcry is also needed in other areas - see health care access for trans folks.
The pre-event jitters are real! This is our first time tabling, and I keep second-guessing our setup. Any tips from the community outreach pros out there?
#nonprofit #event #communityoutreach
#nonprofit #event #communityoutreach
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
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
September 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The pre-event jitters are real! This is our first time tabling, and I keep second-guessing our setup. Any tips from the community outreach pros out there?
#nonprofit #event #communityoutreach
#nonprofit #event #communityoutreach
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“I trust my immune system. I don’t need a vaccine.”
Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.
Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.
Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.
Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.
September 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“I trust my immune system. I don’t need a vaccine.”
Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.
Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.
Ok, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it.
Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.
I think I just unlocked a new level for adulthood - I finally figured out how to fold the bottom sheet without it looking like a total mess
September 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I think I just unlocked a new level for adulthood - I finally figured out how to fold the bottom sheet without it looking like a total mess
There are more trans/nonbinary residents, but many programs aren’t sure how to support them. This important paper looks at OB/Gyn programs and has a great toolkit to help residencies
#MedEd #residency #obgyn #transgender #nonbinary
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#MedEd #residency #obgyn #transgender #nonbinary
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Toward the inclusion of transgender and nonbinary residents among obstetrics and gynecology residency programs across the nation: a needs assessment
As the number of matriculating transgender/nonbinary medical students continues to increase, residencies should anticipate receiving a greater number …
www.sciencedirect.com
September 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
There are more trans/nonbinary residents, but many programs aren’t sure how to support them. This important paper looks at OB/Gyn programs and has a great toolkit to help residencies
#MedEd #residency #obgyn #transgender #nonbinary
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#MedEd #residency #obgyn #transgender #nonbinary
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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This is why you might leave the ER without knowing exactly what's wrong. But, this doesn't mean you should have stayed home. The ER did their job by making sure you were safe and giving you next steps.
healthed4everyone.org/home/emergen...
healthed4everyone.org/home/emergen...
September 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This is why you might leave the ER without knowing exactly what's wrong. But, this doesn't mean you should have stayed home. The ER did their job by making sure you were safe and giving you next steps.
healthed4everyone.org/home/emergen...
healthed4everyone.org/home/emergen...