HOPE Pharmacy

12/14/2025

We’re Hiring: Pharmacy Assistant

Looking for a stable career where you genuinely help people every day?
Join our pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Assistant.

Why this role is rewarding
• Make a real difference in patients’ lives
• Gain hands-on healthcare experience
• Strong career path with growth opportunities
• Learn valuable skills in medications, customer care, and teamwork

Important to know (the honest part)
• Fast-paced environment with busy days
• Standing for long periods and multitasking
• Dealing with stressed or unwell patients at times
• Accuracy and responsibility are critical—mistakes are not an option

If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and care about helping others—even on challenging days—this could be a great long-term career for you.
APPLY TODAY - MESSAGE US NOW !

12/12/2025

STORE WILL CLOSE AT 4PM TODAY -
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE

11/30/2025

11/22/2025

🌿 A Heartfelt Thank You to Shandalin O’Mahony, NP 🌿

Today, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Shandalin O’Mahony, who has served the Hope and Manning Park community with dedication, compassion, and exceptional care for the past eight years.

Shandalin has been more than a Nurse Practitioner — she has been a listener, a supporter, and a source of strength for so many patients. Her kindness, professionalism, and genuine empathy have touched countless lives, and her impact will be felt in our community for many years to come.

As she moves on from her practice on November 29, 2025, we want to say thank you for every moment she gave to her patients, for every reassuring word, and for every effort she made to ensure people felt heard and cared for.

You will be truly missed, Shandalin. 💚
Wishing you all the happiness, health, and fulfillment in this next chapter of your journey.

— With gratitude from your community 🙏

11/18/2025

11/14/2025

In healthy, relaxed breathing, we normally breathe in for a shorter time and breathe out for a longer time.

Typical natural rhythm:
• Inhale: ~2–4 seconds
• Exhale: ~4–6 seconds

Why is exhalation takes longer?
Here’s the clear explanation:

🫁 1. Inhaling requires active effort

When you breathe in:
• Your diaphragm contracts, moves down.
• Your chest muscles expand your rib cage.

This is active work, so it happens relatively quickly.

🌬️ 2. Exhaling is mostly passive and slower

When you breathe out:
• The diaphragm relaxes.
• The lungs naturally recoil (like a balloon shrinking).
• Air flows out without needing strong muscle effort.

This makes the exhale naturally longer and smoother.

🧠 3. Longer exhalations calm the nervous system

The parasympathetic nervous system (“rest and relax”) activates more during a long exhale.

This:
• Lowers heart rate
• Reduces anxiety
• Eases tension
• Helps regulate emotions

That’s why breathing exercises often say:
👉 Exhale longer than you inhale
because it physically signals your brain to calm down.

For example:
• 4 seconds inhale
• 6 seconds exhale

This is one of the fastest ways to reduce stress or panic.

11/04/2025

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Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, with an estimated 5.4 million diagnoses annually.

This Review summarizes the presentation, diagnosis, management, and prevention of keratinocyte carcinomas.

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11/04/2025

❄️ Why Do We Get Sick More Often in Winter?

When winter begins, respiratory infections become more common — and science has several clear explanations supported by current research.

🧬 1. Low Absolute Humidity Increases Virus Survival and Transmission

A study published in Virology found that absolute humidity (not just relative humidity) is a key factor in the survival and transmission of influenza A viruses. In dry winter air, viruses remain stable and infectious for longer periods.
🔗 Shaman & Kohn, Virology, 2009 (PubMed)

🌡️ 2. Cold, Dry Conditions Directly Affect Infection Rates

Research has shown that lower temperatures and humidity precede outbreaks of human rhinovirus (the main cause of the common cold). Enveloped viruses in particular show greater stability in cold, dry environments.
🔗 Peci et al., Viruses, 2016 (MDPI)
🔗 Sloan et al., eLife, 2021

💨 3. Dry Air Weakens the Nose’s Natural Defenses

Cold air cools and dries the nasal passages. This reduces the movement of cilia and the effectiveness of mucus — our body’s first barrier against germs — making it easier for viruses to invade.
🔗 Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Do People Get Sick in Winter?

🧍‍♂️ 4. Indoor Crowding and Poor Ventilation

People spend more time indoors during winter. Enclosed spaces with low ventilation increase close contact and facilitate airborne transmission of viruses.
🔗 Discover Magazine – Why Are Viruses More Active in Winter?

🩺 Pharmacist Tips for Winter Wellness
• Keep indoor humidity around 40–60% to reduce viral survival.
🔗 Stanford News – Low Humidity Boosts Viruses
• Get your annual flu vaccine — winter conditions make transmission easier.
• Stay hydrated — water maintains healthy nasal mucus barriers.
• Use saline sprays or humidifiers to keep airways moist.
• Ventilate indoor spaces regularly, even for a few minutes a day.
• In very cold air, cover your nose and mouth with a scarf to warm inhaled air and protect mucosal immunity.

11/04/2025

Please note:
Store will be closed Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

Store is open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on Monday, November 10 to assist with all your needs.

We appreciate your understanding & wish you a meaningful Remembrance Day. 🌺