Welcome to the first episode of On Call with April and Alicia! We're kicking it off with the hot topic of healthcare staffing. What does this crisis look like in hospitals? What does it mean for clinicians and patients alike? What IS April's phone number? Tune in and find out!

Staffing SOS: The Struggle in Healthcare

'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!

Year of cheer: An On Call holiday retrospective

When facing the unthinkable, one's mental battle is just as important as their physical battle. It's Women's History Month, and April and Alicia are joined by Adriana Santos, a dear friend, former colleague, and cancer survivor. After a tumor was discovered on her pancreas, Adriana's life was turned upside-down with intense treatments and surgeries. In this episode, she shares her patient journey, detailing how her attitude - and gratitude - carried her through some of the most difficult times in her life.  

Choosing gratitude ft. Adriana Santos

April and Alicia are back from Spring Break and ready to dive back into another On Call fact or fiction head-to-head! Changing seasons can impact your health in many ways. Allergies, bugs, and changing temperatures are just a few factors that could distract you from the Spring cleaning you've been putting off. What plants are the biggest Spring villains? Does this season make you more vulnerable to ticks? Do you actually need to fill a huge planter with dirt before putting flowers in it? Tune in to find out!

Spring fever

In honor of Men's Health Week, April and Alicia are joined by a special guest: Sound Hospital Medicine's Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mihir Patel. Dr. Patel brings personal insight and professional perspective to discussing the realities of men and their health. Why are so many men hesitant to schedule those regular checkups? What preventive screenings could save a man's life—especially one who feels perfectly fine? Tune in for a conversation that could inspire you (or the men in your life) to make that overdue appointment.

Food for thought: Discussing Men's Health with Dr. Mihir Patel

This month, we’re scrubbing in with a two-parter on the latest health headlines—literally. From the buzz about “skin cancer soap” to the ongoing debate around BMI, April and Alicia break down the breakthroughs, bust some myths, and ask the big (and sometimes weird) questions facing the future of healthcare. Tune in for your dose of news and nuance.

Healthcare headlines - Part 1

Patients may hear their clinician, but do they really understand them? In this episode, April and Alicia tackle the myths and misunderstandings surrounding health literacy. From mixed messages to medical jargon, they test each other's knowledge on the facts, fictions, and ways clearer communication can transform care.

Health literacy: Making sense of medicine

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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