On Call with April and Alicia

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...

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 diagnos...

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...

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 herse...

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!

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...

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!

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...

Subscribe to On Call: https://forms.office.com/r/4DNMd2i9zS 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 tri...

The days are heating up, and your favorite hosts are ready to have some fun in the sun! Summertime brings many things: beach days, family trips, patio grilling - and misconceptions. In this episode, April and Alicia try to stump one another in a game of fact or fiction themed around common (and not-so-common) warm-weather health statements. Should you really wait half an hour to swim after having...

Listen on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Cd9ozHQGYV4Xmoqro0vvE?go=1&sp_cid=4c89b033-6608-43a7-aeef-76c84c6b6ea6&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=e2ed5c69694c4104 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-call-with-april-and-alicia/id1728119676?i=1000657895319 In honor of Men’s Health Month, April and Alicia are joined by Dr. Tony Briningstool, CEO for...

Recognizing how your mental health impacts you is one thing--preserving it is a whole different story. In this episode, April and Alicia continue their Mental Health Awareness Month discussion by diving into how they balance their mental health and busy lives. From emotional regulation to creating healthy environments at work and home, these tips help keep our hosts sane.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, April and Alicia give us a glimpse into their lives as they swap stories about times their mental health took a toll. In this candid conversation, they discuss navigating postpartum depression and the fear frontline healthcare providers experienced while keeping their families safe during COVID.

Continuing last episode's conversation, April and Alicia reflect on some of the hardest moments of their careers. Together, they discuss the harsh reality of losing a patient, grappling with guilt, and building the coping tools to fall back on when things don't go as planned. Listen to last week's episode: https://soundphysicians.com/podcast-episode/?podcast_id=9008&track_id=1797955252

Having hard conversations is an uncomfortable part of working in healthcare—and living life! Inspired by an article April wrote for the Sound Op-Med blog, she and Alicia dive into the realities of navigating tough talks and dissect what they’ve learned from having them with patients, families, and even their own children. Read April’s blog here: https://soundphysicians.com/blog/getting-comfortable...

Happy Women’s History Month! We are celebrating this month with HERstory Unveiled, a four-part interview series. Each week in March, meet a new guest who embodies the determined, odds-defying, trailblazing spirit this month honors. In the last installment of this series, April and Alicia are joined by Catherine Abshire, MBA, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer for Sound Physicians. Catherine reflects o...

Happy Women’s History Month! We are celebrating this month with HERstory Unveiled, a four-part interview series. Each week in March, meet a new guest who embodies the determined, odds-defying, trailblazing spirit this month honors. Artificial intelligence—is it helpful, harmful, or somewhere in between? April and Alicia dig into this juicy topic with Dr. Chia-Shing Yang, Regional Chief Medical Off...

Happy Women’s History Month! We are celebrating this month with HERstory Unveiled, a four-part interview series. Each week in March, meet a new guest who embodies the determined, odds-defying, trailblazing spirit this month honors. This week, April and Alicia sit down with Tiffany Coyle, Regional President of Operations for Sound Physicians. Together, they get down to the nitty-gritty of managing...

Happy Women’s History Month! Here On Call, we are celebrating this month with HERstory Unveiled, a four-part interview series. Each week in March, meet a new guest who embodies the determined, odds-defying, trailblazing spirit this month honors. To kick things off, April and Alicia sat down with Annie Fowler, Chief People Officer for Sound Physicians, to learn more about her background in leadersh...

We hear it all the time: Work-life balance is SO important. But what does that mean to healthcare workers trying to juggle the important things in life? Between work, chores, family responsibilities, and personal well-being, it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. In this episode, April and Alicia dive in and share their experience of trying to “have it all” without burning out.

In this special edition of On Call, April and Alicia are in the hot seat to answer some burning questions. Get to know your fabulous hosts a little better as they discuss their healthcare backgrounds, how they became friends, and the trials and tribulations of both having names that begin with the letter ‘A.’

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!