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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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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!

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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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🚨 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: 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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Remember it's the change in temperature that helps. After a while you'll get used to it, so switch to another temperature if you need to do it again.

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🙏🏽 A big thanks to Raul for designing this post!

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April 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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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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⚕️We're HealthEd 4 Everyone, a nonprofit that makes it easier to understand and manage your health.

🔗 Learn more and check out our guides at HealthEd4Everyone.org

A big thank you to our volunteer Jazmin for making this post!

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April 18, 2026 at 10:24 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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🚨 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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April 27, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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🙏🏽 A big thank you to our volunteer Jazmin for making this post!

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April 26, 2026 at 2:36 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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There’s something special about seeing our mission printed out like this. “Making health information clear and accessible for everyone” - it’s what drives everything we do.

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August 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Sarah Tomlinson - great doctor, board member and now T-shirt maker

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August 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Your ideas shaped these plans. We want to keep hearing from you! What would make our health resources even more helpful?

Drop your suggestions in the comments or send us a message

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August 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Meet Amanda Burch, our board member and expert in learning design. She helps us transform complex health concepts into clear, easy-to-understand resources that work for everyone.

#PatientEducation #LearningDesign #UXDesign #HealthEducation #NonProfitLeadership #HealthEd4Everyone
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May 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM