April Burke, PA-C

Happy Thanksgiving! April and Alicia are serving up a brand-new fact or fiction in honor of our favorite food-centered holiday. Is your turkey dinner the reason for your post-dinner food coma? Was the wishbone once used for divination? And just how long should you expect to wait at the emergency room if someone at the…

The holidays are approaching fast, and we at On Call are getting in the spirit of togetherness with a brand new guest! April and Alicia are joined by long-time colleague and friend Saira Ayub, Senior Director for Staffing Services at Sound Physicians. After nine years at Sound, Saira has learned a thing or two about…

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.

April and Alicia diving back into the headlines with a chilling twist! This episode, hear some of the latest healthcare news (and personal encounters) about all things creepy, crawly, and cutting-edge. From new-age cadaver labs to advancements in freeze-dried blood, these innovations are as fascinating as they are frightening. Spoiler alert: maybe skip this one…

It’s our favorite time of the year here at On Call: National APP Week! Sept. 22-27 is dedicated to recognizing advanced practice providers for the expertise, compassion, and care they bring to patients every day. To celebrate, April and Alicia—APPs themselves—are adding a little friendly competition into the mix with a fact or fiction all…

Days are shortening, temperatures are cooling, and pumpkin spice is back – it can only mean one thing: It’s Fall, y’all! Our hosts April and Alicia are thrilled to kick off the season with a fact or fiction that will test their knowledge on all things autumnal and cozy. Are there any nutritional benefits in…