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You may be going on vacation, but your risk of a medical emergency isn't! From unexpected allergies to questionable drinking water, traveling can be dangerous to the unprepared and ill-informed. In this episode, April and Alicia share how they ensure a healthy vacation for themselves and their loved ones. Pay attention! These tips and tricks may help you avoid the trip no one wants to take: a trip to the hospital!

Jet-setter's guide to healthy Summer travel

When used correctly, social media is a powerful tool that can help healthcare professionals build a thriving network of followers, peers, and thought leadership. But where on Earth do you start?! April and Alicia bring on Austan Lundeen, Digital Marketing Manager for Sound Physicians, to answer just that. Austan dives into his extensive marketing background and shares accessible advice on getting the most out of your social media profiles.

Social media strategy for the modern healthcare worker | Feat. Austan Lundeen

It's hard to believe that schools are about to start again for students nationwide! Back-to-school season is one of the busiest times of the year for our two favorite APP moms, but that couldn't keep them from diving into some school-themed questions. How heavy is too heavy for a backpack? Is the school nurse-to-student ratio really 700:1? Tune in and find out!

Back to school basics

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)

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

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!

Prescription or fiction?

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.

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

Bundle up, On Call listeners! In this episode, April and Alicia dive into the wonders of winter with a frosty fact or fiction. Could going out in chilly weather make you catch a cold? Is cookie dough as dangerous as it is delicious? Tune in to find out - and don't forget your mittens!

Just the cold, hard facts

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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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