April Burke, PA-C

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…

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…

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…

After a summer hiatus, On Call is officially back in session! April and Alicia kick off the school year by putting each other to the test with a back-to-school edition of Fact or Fiction. Can a heavy backpack really cause scoliosis? Does skipping breakfast hurt academic performance? And are energy drinks helping young athletes or…

After a brief hibernation, On Call is back–just in time for Spring! After a long, cold winter, April and Alicia are thrilled to catch up by putting one another in the hot seat for a new seasonal fact or fiction. Does pollen exposure do more than make you sneeze? Could daylight savings impact more than…

Don’t get left out in the cold—April and Alicia are closing out 2025 with one last fact or fiction all about the winter weather! Does your head really let off the most heat? Could going limp prevent a broken wrist on the slopes? And will standing outside in the cold be the next weight loss…