On Call with April and Alicia

On Call with April and Alicia
On Call with April and Alicia

Welcome to On Call, the insightful and engaging podcast hosted by April Burke and Alicia Scheffer two seasoned Sound advanced practice providers with over 15 years of combined experience in healthcare. Join them as they delve into the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, exploring trending topics that shape the future of medicine, patient care, and the healthcare workforce. On Call serves as an indispensable resource for healthcare practitioners, administrators, and anyone passionate about transforming the healthcare system for the better. Whether you're a medical professional looking to stay on top of industry trends or a patient seeking to understand the dynamics shaping your care, this podcast promises thought-provoking conversations and valuable takeaways.

  1. DEC 11

    Year of cheer: An On Call holiday retrospective

    'Tis the season for reminiscing, reflecting, and getting together with good friends - podcast guests included! Sound Executive Administrator Julie Holly is back and brought some burning questions about April and Alicia's first year of podcasting. It may be the year's last episode, but don't worry; our favorite hosts will return with more On Call in 2025. Happy holidays!

    46 min

  2. NOV 18

    Full of thanks

    What are YOU thankful for this year? Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and April and Alicia are going head-to-head in a food-filled, turkey-tastic holiday fact or fiction. Can holiday over-indulging really put pressure on your heart? Has Thanksgiving always dominated the fourth Thursday in November? Is green bean casserole the true side dish GOAT? Listen in and learn something new - you can thank us later!

    34 min

  3. NOV 3

    Breathing easier: Expert insights for COPD Awareness Month | feat. Dr. Sergio Zanotti

    Starting to feel a chill in the air? For a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patient, winter weather can spark a myriad of challenges. It's COPD Awareness Month, and April and Alicia are joined by none other than Dr. Sergio Zanotti, Chief Medical Officer for Sound Critical Care and host of the Critical Matters podcast. Together, they discuss the intricacies of this dangerous respiratory illness. A pillar of the intensivist community, Dr. Zanotti brings his decades of pulmonary expertise and clinical ICU work to this insightful conversation.

    39 min

  4. OCT 16

    Her story is not my story

    In this special episode of On Call, hear the powerful testimony of a breast cancer survivor. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spread awareness about and rally behind those struggling with one of the most common forms of cancer for women. April and Alicia welcome Lauren, a nurse practitioner, mother, and friend of the show, to share the journey she's embarked on since her diagnosis last year. Lauren describes the physical and emotional challenges she's faced, the importance of early detection, and the ways her diagnosis and treatment have reshaped her perspective on life, both past and present. Tune in for a meaningful story about resilience, hope, and the strength found in community support.

    34 min

  5. OCT 2

    For the love of the cure | feat. Dr. Roberta Luskin-Hawk

    In honor of Latin AIDS Awareness Day on Oct. 15, April and Alicia bring in an expert to discuss mass infectious disease and the brave researchers who cure it. Meet Dr. Roberta Luskin-Hawk, a Chicago-based Sound Physicians clinical leader and infectious disease specialist whose fascination with curing patients placed her at the center of the 1980s American AIDS/HIV epidemic. Hear about her journey to the top of her field and the stigmas she broke along the way.

    37 min

  6. SEP 18

    Celebrating APP Week | feat. Julie Holley

    We are counting down the days to our favorite holiday here at On Call: National APP Week! Sept. 22 through 28 celebrates all the nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and more working tirelessly in hospitals worldwide. April and Alicia could think of no one better to kick off the APP festivities with than Sound's executive assistant extraordinaire Julie Holley! After sharing a bit about herself and her background, Julie puts our hosts in the hot seat to shed some light on all things APP. To all the APPs out there, we see you and appreciate all you do for your patients and teams!

    42 min

  7. SEP 4

    Prescription or fiction?

    Prilosec. Skyrizi. Monjaro. These aren't Harry Potter spells - they're prescription drugs. In this episode, April and Alicia dive into the interesting world of prescription drug names and quiz each other on how well they can tell widely used medications from made-up imposters. For those who still have the song from the Ozempic commercial stuck in your head, this one is for you!

    23 min

  8. AUG 21

    Medical wonders and blunders: What worked and what didn't

    Medicine is as much an art as it is a science, and throughout history, many incredible medical breakthroughs have come about via trial and error. In this episode, April and Alicia quiz one another on some interesting wonders and blunders to have made a mark on healthcare history. Play along, test your knowledge, and (hopefully) learn something new! (Trigger warning: discussions of blood and use of insects in medical treatment)

    30 min
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Welcome to On Call, the insightful and engaging podcast hosted by April Burke and Alicia Scheffer two seasoned Sound advanced practice providers with over 15 years of combined experience in healthcare. Join them as they delve into the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, exploring trending topics that shape the future of medicine, patient care, and the healthcare workforce. On Call serves as an indispensable resource for healthcare practitioners, administrators, and anyone passionate about transforming the healthcare system for the better. Whether you're a medical professional looking to stay on top of industry trends or a patient seeking to understand the dynamics shaping your care, this podcast promises thought-provoking conversations and valuable takeaways.

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