On Call with April and Alicia

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 specialties.

From preparing for surgery and managing preoperative anxiety to anesthesia safety, recovery, and common patient questions, Noele and Sarah pull back the curtain on what anesthesia professionals do before, during, and after a procedure. Whether you're counting down the days until a procedure, supporting a loved one going under, or a clinician looking to better understand the world of anesthesia, tune in for practical insights, reassurance, and advice straight from the anesthesiologist's mouth.

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 work as caregivers and leaders. Whether you've worked alongside an APP, received care from one, or just always wondered what all these acronyms mean, tune in and celebrate APP Week with On Call.

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 just might help you spot the difference between what's normal for you and what deserves a closer look.

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 hurting them? Class is in session, and these medical myths are about to get graded.

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 just your sleep? And why haven't they put out a vaccine for Spring Fever yet? A fresh season deserves fresh answers--let's dive back in!