Cold & Flu Season Prevention Awareness
James Delaney
Pharmacy Student, PharmD Candidate 2026
As the weather cools down, cold and flu season arrives—and with it comes an increased risk of illness that can affect work, school, and family life. Prevention is key, and simple steps like regular handwashing, covering coughs, and staying home when sick can go a long way in reducing the spread of germs. Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against the flu, and our pharmacists are here to make getting your shot easy and accessible.
Our pharmacists also play an important role in helping patients choose the right over-the-counter remedies for symptom relief, while ensuring safe use alongside prescription medications. For those at higher risk—such as older adults, young children, and individuals with chronic conditions—extra precautions like staying up to date on flu, RSV, COVID-19 and pneumonia vaccines are especially important.
By being proactive this season, we can keep ourselves and our communities healthier. A few preventive measures, paired with the guidance of your local pharmacist, can mean fewer sick days and a stronger defense against seasonal illnesses. Together, we can make this cold and flu season one of the healthiest yet.
10 Year Pharmacy Health Blog: Bone & Joint Wellness (Bone & Joint Health National Action Week)
James Delaney
Pharmacy Student, PharmD Candidate 2026
Our bones and joints carry us through every stage of life, yet they’re often taken for granted until problems arise. Bone & Joint Health National Action Week, observed October 12–20, is a reminder to prioritize musculoskeletal health at all ages. Conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and back pain are among the most common health challenges, but with preventive care and lifestyle changes, we can reduce their impact and preserve mobility.
Pharmacists play a key role in supporting bone and joint health. We counsel patients on proper use of prescription medications, vitamin D, and calcium supplements. We also review prescriptions to minimize fall risk, which is especially important for older adults. Beyond medications, we encourage healthy habits such as regular weight-bearing exercise, balanced nutrition, and smoking cessation, all of which support long-term bone strength.
This awareness week is an opportunity to start conversations about joint care and prevention. By taking small steps now—whether it’s improving diet, moving more, or checking in about bone health screenings—patients can maintain independence and quality of life for years to come. Together, we can build stronger foundations for healthier living.
10 Year Anniversary Pharmacy Series: Immunization Awareness/Kickoff
James Delaney
Pharmacy Student, PharmD Candidate 2026
As pharmacists, we are proud to serve as one of the most accessible healthcare providers in our communities. Immunization awareness is one of the most important initiatives we lead each year, and now is the perfect time to kick off the conversation. Vaccines are not just about protecting individuals—they help protect families, friends, and the entire community by preventing the spread of serious illnesses.
This season, we encourage everyone to check their immunization records and make sure they are up to date. Whether it’s your flu shot, the latest COVID-19 vaccination, the newly available RSV vaccine for eligible adults, or the pneumococcal vaccine to protect against serious lung infections, staying current with your vaccinations is one of the simplest and most effective ways to safeguard your health. Many of these vaccines can be administered right in our pharmacies, often without an appointment, making it easier than ever to stay protected.
If you have questions or concerns about vaccines, we welcome the opportunity to talk with you. Our goal is to listen, provide accurate information, and help you feel confident in your healthcare choices. By working together, we can make a meaningful impact this immunization season and support a healthier, safer community for all.
Market 32 and Price Chopper Step Up to the Plate to Help Local Teams Reach Cal Ripken World Series
Schenectady, N.Y., August 6, 2025– Market 32 and Price Chopper are pitching in to support two outstanding local youth baseball teams as they represent the region on the national stage at the Cal Ripken World Series, beginning August 6. The dedicated young athletes on the Guilderland Baseball 12U and Bethlehem All-Stars 10U teams have earned the opportunity to compete against the best teams from around the country, working tirelessly to secure a spot in this prestigious tournament.
With a tight timeframe, families, coaches, and volunteers have been racing to raise funds to cover travel, lodging, equipment, and tournament expenses. Market 32 and Price Chopper is honored to contribute a combined total of more than $8,750 to help each teams’ effort cross home plate and reach their full fundraising goal. These donations will allow players and their families to focus on what matters most—playing their best and creating lifelong memories.
This builds on Market 32 and Price Chopper’s longstanding commitment to youth athletics across its six-state footprint. Throughout the year, Market 32 and Price Chopper sponsor local teams and tournaments across a variety of sports—from baseball and softball to basketball, soccer, and more—helping kids stay active and develop life skills on and off the field. The popular Big League Raffle, held across multiple sports seasons, further fuels this mission by providing resources and opportunities for young athletes and recreational organizations throughout the year.
“Like all of the youth sports programs we are proud to support, these two teams represent the spirit, teamwork, and determination that define our communities,” said Blaine Bringhurst, president of Market 32 and Price Chopper. “We’re thrilled to help them pursue their dreams on a national stage and cheer them on as they bring pride to our hometowns.”
The Cal Ripken World Series, part of the Babe Ruth League, is one of the premier youth baseball tournaments in the country, welcoming champions from across the United States and around the world. Both local teams earned their spots after months of competition, commitment, and hard work.
With a proud tradition of nourishing youth and families in the communities they serve, this donation is part of Market 32 and Price Chopper’s ongoing investment in programs that uplift and empower local children.
National Refreshment Day
Kick back and relax, it’s National Refreshment Day! From cocktails to mocktails and everything in between, we’re sharing our favorite beverage recipes for the occasion. Check them out below!
This Classic Pimm’s® Cup recipe blends zesty lemon‑lime seltzer, frozen lemonade concentrate, crisp cucumber, fresh basil and mint, plus wedges of orange and a generous pour of Pimm’s No. 1, letting it all steep for 15 minutes before serving over ice with a lemon wheel garnish for a refreshing summer pitcher.
This Blueberry‑Peach Sparkler mixes homemade blueberry syrup—with fresh berries, honey, and lemon zest—chilled and spooned into ice-filled glasses with peach slices and sparkling peach water for a fruity, refreshing sip.
This Ginger‑Thyme Paloma is a refreshing twist on the classic Paloma—stirring grapefruit juice, tequila, agave and lime, then infusing it with fresh ginger and thyme, chilling it, and serving on the rocks with sparkling water and sugar‑&‑cinnamon‑rimmed glasses for a zesty, herbaceous summer sipper.
This Herby Cranberry Lime Mocktail combines tart cranberry juice, zesty lime, and fragrant fresh rosemary—gently muddled, topped with sparkling water, and garnished with lime wheels and rosemary sprigs—for a sophisticated, alcohol-free refresher.
This Pomegranate‑Orange Prosecco Spritz combines squeezed orange wedges, ginger beer, pomegranate and orange juices, plus ruby red arils, all topped with dry Prosecco and garnished with cinnamon sticks and rosemary for a festive, bubbly punch served over ice.
This Spicy Mango Margarita Spritzer is a vibrant, tropical-twist drink that blends juicy mango and lime with a jalapeño kick, topped with sparkling fizz for a refreshingly spicy 10-minute crowd-pleaser.
This Summer White Sangria blends crisp Riesling, lemonade, orange juice, and a splash of orange liqueur with fresh peach, berries, and citrus slices—chilled for a couple of hours, then finished with club soda over ice for a light, fruit-forward refresher.
This Watermelon‑Honeydew Margarita with Tajín® features a vibrant blend of fresh watermelon, honeydew, lime juice, and honey puréed and shaken with tequila and orange liqueur, then served over ice in glasses rimmed with tangy Tajín for a sweet, spicy refresher.
Meet Our Friends at Turek Farms!
Turek Farms has been a family tradition for over 85 years in King Ferry, NY in the Finger Lakes region. And today they are a home.grown. producer of corn and broccoli in our stores. With a long-standing history and a commitment to food safety, Turek Farms has become a local success that we are proud to work with!
It all started when great-grandfather Turek lost his job in the automobile factories in Detroit during the Great Depression. He packed his family up, and headed south, unsure of where he was going or what was to come. While stopped in King Ferry, NY he saw a house and 20 acres of land for sale and decided to buy it. He began to raise grain, corn, and red kidney beans. Later on, he began raising green beans and eventually the area became the largest green bean producing region in the country.
A co-op was formed in King Ferry to help sell all of the crop, but it ended up going bankrupt and a fire destroyed the facility. However, grandpa Turek later bought the property at an auction and rebuilt the packing house. It became known as Cayuga Produce, the sales company for Turek Farms.
Today, the farm is a longtime family tradition of over 85 years, with a group of core employees whom, mostly, have worked for the farm for over 25 years. Preparing the farm for the future as it continues to be passed down through the generations.
Commitment to Food Safety
The team at Turek is dedicated to food safety and sustainability with a variety of meticulous routines they accomplish. For example, planting cover crops and buffer strips to prevent soil erosion, and rotating crops so the fields are not stripped of nutrients and kept safe from disease and pest infestations. Plus, they’ve implemented Integrated Pest Management technologies so crop protectants are only used as needed.
Thanks to our hard-working friends at Turek Farms we can put high quality, home.grown. local produce on our shelves and bring it to your table!
National Nutrition Month – Celebrate the Bounty and Benefits of Eating Well
Ellie Wilson
MS, RDN, CDN
March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual celebration and education campaign inspiring the national appetite for the benefits eating well brings to your life and wellbeing. This year marks the 51st year this outreach event is delivered by members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world’s largest and most recognized nutrition professional organization. Academy members have led the food and health conversation for over 100 years! The term “dietitian” was coined in Lake Placid, NY in 1917, and the Academy was founded in Cleveland, OH, later that year. ₁
This year the campaign theme is Beyond the Table – a call to action to engage in eating well and choosing well on a routine basis, wherever you eat! While there is no perfect eating style, we have good information on the basics of better eating that can be part of every food occasion. Check these options out – which would be a food fit for you?
Keep food safety in mind at home and anywhere you eat.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables every day – most Americans have lots of room to add more to meet their wellness and prevention needs. Start with doubling up what you already enjoy, working your way up to half your plate for each meal or snack!
Eat mindfully – for example, at home is usually better than eating out, and bring lunch instead of buying it. Create a grocery game plan to save time and money!
- Be purposeful with portion control and limiting food waste – our weekly Value Plan blog ideas are right on track to help with that! We are striving to ensure our ideas bring flavor, nutrition, budget, and time together in an easy, enjoyable way.
- Diet culture is off the menu – but heritage and traditions can ensure food is always a bridge builder, connecting families, communities and continents through cuisine and culinary collaborations.
Price Chopper and Market 32 are very proud to be your neighbor – our mission is to help you feed and care for your family! Check out our website for nutrition information and resources!
Wishing you the best for National Nutrition Month
₁. Accessed 3/5/2024; https://www.eatright.org/about-the-academy
Find more healthy eating tips at:
www.eatright.org
FIshin' for Tacos
Fishing for new taco recipes? Consider seafood! These tasty recipes offer a wide range of variety and an experience packed with flavor and twists. If you’re a fan of seafood you’ll love these options. Check out some of our favorite recipes and celebrate National Fish Taco Day on January 25th with us!
Fast & Fresh Fish Tacos: Fast and fresh! Grab a lb. of Market 32 Mahi Mahi and a bag of Fresh Express Chipotle Cheddar Salad and you’re on your way to enjoying lovely fish tacos.
Grilled Fish Tacos with Cauliflower Tortillas: Break out the Tilapia Filets and the Cauliflower Tortillas for an epic ride of flavor.
Crispy Cornmeal Fish Tacos with Citrus Slaw: This recipe calls for cod accompanied by a fresh, tasty citrus slaw that you won’t be able to resist. So good you’ll have to come back for more.
Beer Poached Mahi Mahi Tacos: These mahi mahi filets are boosted with fresh mango, onion, guacamole salsa and more. This recipe can make any day feel like summer.
General Tso’s Shrimp Tacos: Add some General Tso’s sauce and serrano pepper to your tacos for a wave of bold flavors. Perfect with shrimp!
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Exploring Latin and Asian Cuisine
Two of the more popular international cuisines are Latin and Asian! Both offer an exciting variety of flavors and dishes. We love these cuisines not only for their wonderful tastes but for the inspiration and rich tradition they bring to our tables. We’ve highlighted some recipes that we love – and if you’re interested in exploring these cuisines further we’ve included our full collection of recipes for each!
Latin
Chorizo & Egg Chilaquiles: Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast dish, where corn tortillas are lightly fried and simmered in a brothy sauce. In this version, chorizo and egg work together to create a delicious morning meal.
Empanadas: Empanadas are discs of pastry packed with meat. This recipe features a delicious tomato, onion, and garlic and beef mixture.
Grilled Chicken Mole: Mole is a traditional sauce and marinade used in Mexican cuisine. It’s full of flavor and elevates every dish its featured in, much like this Grilled Chicken recipe.
Instant Pot® Mexican Pork Pozole Rojo: This Mexican Pork Pozole Rojo is a delicious winter comfort food. Full of flavor and warmth to help you through the rest of winter.
Chocolate Pepita Bark: Pepita is a pumpkin seed, which is a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. In this dish, the chocolate, pepitas, and added chili powder make for a delicious dessert or late night snack.
Check out our full collection of Latin recipes: http://bit.ly/3EtSszt
Asian
Chicken Banh Mi Bowl: In Vietnamese cuisine, banh mi is a baguette with a thin and crisp texture, typically served as a sandwich with meats, vegetables, herbs & spices. In this recipe, we take these common ingredients and feature them in the increasingly popular bowl form.
Instant Pot® Korean Country Ribs: These Korean Country Ribs are coated and cooked in a mouth-watering broth mixture for a tasty twist. Use the Instant Pot® to make things easy!
Orange-Soy Baked Salmon: If you’re looking for a refreshing meal that hits the spot every time, this Orange-Soy Baked Salmon is the way to go. Your tastebuds will jump for your joy after enjoying this dish.
Thai Red Curry Shrimp & Green Beans: Thai Red Curry is perfect to warm you up in the cold winter. Shrimp and green beans are a natural complement to an already palette-pleasing taste.
Grilled Orange-Teriyaki Steaks with Grilled Scallions & Bell Peppers: Try out this recipe for a flavorful twist on steak. If you’re already a big fan of steak, this recipe is a perfect addition to your repertoire.
Check out our full collection of Asian recipes: http://bit.ly/3SpMRA8
KCC Veggie Bugs
by Jodie Fitz
1 – 14.5 oz. can of PICS chick peas
1 cup PICS baby carrots
1 garlic clove
3 tablespoons tahini paste
3 tablespoons PICS olive oil
¾ teaspoon PICS sea salt
½ teaspoon PICS onion powder
Baby cucumbers
Fresh vegetables ie grape tomatoes, pepper, celery to create bug body
PICS cream cheese
Candy eyes
Drain and rinse the chick peas.
Place the baby carrots in a mini food chopper or food processor and finely chop.
Add 1 clove peeled garlic, chick peas, tahini paste, olive oil, sea salt and onion powder to the carrots. Grind together until a thick, creamy hummus consistency is reached.
Slice cucumbers in half length-wise. Scoop out the center with a spoon. Fill with hummus to make the bug body. Using fresh vegetables like grape and cherry tomatoes, sliced and cut cucumber pieces, create head, tail, wings and other bug body parts.
Add candy eyes using a dab of cream cheese as “glue.”
Bug creation can be deliciously limitless!