Author: Kevin Hope

Kevin Hope, RPh, is the senior director of continuing education at PharmCon freeCE. Kevin began his career in pharmacy at an early age and has practiced as a pharmacist in a variety of settings, beginning with a retail pharmacy experience at Eckerd Drug Corporation in York, SC. Kevin transitioned from a retail setting to a Charleston, SC, nuclear pharmacy setting in 2002, where he practiced for over 13 years. Kevin's passions lie in helping students achieve and surpass personal educational goals.

Women’s Health Month May 2023

freeCE presents womens health month

Celebrating Women’s Health Month 2023 May marks National Women’s Health Month, a time dedicated to celebrating and empowering women to prioritize their health and well-being. It aims to encourage women to make their health a priority and provide them with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed health decisions. Table of Contents Health […]

Covid-19: A Novel Milestone

covid 19 milestone for pharmacy workers first time in three years expiration date of the public health emergency declartion has passed without renewing

The month of May represents a huge milestone in healthcare.  For the first time in over three years, the expiration date of the public health emergency declaration for COVID-19 has passed by without renewing!  And, while I am not naïve enough to believe that COVID-19 is no longer a health issue for many, there is […]

The Ugly Realities of Men’s Preventative Health

mens health no shave november 2022 "MoVember"

As the saying goes, “boys will be boys”. Whether it is testosterone, social expectations, or the “secret man code” that steers the traditional behavior of men around the world is a subject that has been debatable for decades. Nonetheless, the data is absolute: the drunk driver behind the wheel of a car is overwhelmingly likely […]

Veteran’s Day Interview: What It’s Like to Work in a Military Pharmacy

freeCE salutes military veterans. Thank you for your service.

In honor of Veteran’s Day in 2020, we interviewed Jonathan Lehan, a former military pharmacist and community pharmacist based in Illinois, for our 5 Minutes with a Pharmacist series. Hear about Jonathan’s varied professional experience, from practicing pharmacy on an Air Force base to overseeing his family business, a community pharmacy that dates back to […]

What You Need To Know About OTC Hearing Aids 2022

FDA approves Over the counter hearing aids

The FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids. You may be wondering what this means for you in your pharmacy. Kevin Hope, RPh, our Senior Director of Pharmacy Education, explains what you and your patients need to know about OTC hearing aids.  Over The Counter Hearing Aids: Ask the Pharmacist! An elderly gentleman in the pharmacy […]