On Call with April and Alicia

About 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.

Publisher

On Call with April and Alicia

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Feb 2024

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Anesthesia 101 | feat. Dr. Sarah Garber and Noele Morse, CRNA

   Thousands of people undergo anesthesia every day, but what actually happens after you count backward from 10? In this episode of On Call, April and Alicia are joined by Noele Morse, CRNA, Chief Anesthetist Officer, and Sarah Garber, MD, Associate Chief Physician Officer for Sound Anesthesia, for an inside look at one of healthcare's most misunderstood specialties. From preparing for surgery and managing preoperative anxiety to anesthesia safety, recovery, and common patient questions, Noele and Sarah pull back the curtain on what anesthesia professionals do before, during, and after a procedure. Whether you're counting down the days until a procedure, supporting a loved one going under, or a clinician looking to better understand the world of anesthesia, tune in for practical insights, reassurance, and advice straight from the anesthesiologist's mouth.

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   What's an APP, anyway?

   In honor of APP Week, September 21-25, April and Alicia give us a closer look at what they do as—and what they went through to become—advanced practice providers (APPs). As a physician assistant (PA) and nurse practitioner (NP) respectively, our hosts tackle questions about the education, training, certifications, collaboration, and ongoing learning that supports their work as caregivers and leaders. Whether you've worked alongside an APP, received care from one, or just always wondered what all these acronyms mean, tune in and celebrate APP Week with On Call.

3. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Know your normal: Understanding ovarian cancer

   September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and in this episode, April and Alicia are putting a spotlight on the second-most common female reproductive cancer. How can someone find out if they have ovarian cancer? Do symptoms give a full picture? And just what exactly is a pap smear? Tune in for an important conversation that just might help you spot the difference between what's normal for you and what deserves a closer look.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

40

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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