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Rural Health Professions Action Plan

Helping rural Albertans keep healthcare close to home.

RhPAP has helped rural Alberta communities attract and retain health providers since 1991.

About RhPAP

Established in 1991 by the Government of Alberta the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, or RhPAP, is a trusted resource and collaborative partner for rural Alberta communities trying to achieve greater access to health care.

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“The REAL program helped me for funding to further my education so I can provided more woman's health care options to local clients. It's an amazing program that helps healthcare workers and the communities they serve.” - Laura, Sexsmith, RN

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    RhPAP physician retires after 27 years helping doctors obtain rural-focused training

    Lorena Franchuk remembers a friendly, young Dr. Ron Gorsche stopping by for a housecall at her home in Provost, Alberta, to examine...

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    RhPAP-funded course helps RN speed up diabetes care, reduce doctor visits

    A registered nurse from Edson hopes to ease the load on area physicians caring for diabetes patients following her completion of a...

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  • RhPAP is currently recruiting for a full-time Manager, Marketing and Communications

    For three decades, RhPAP – Alberta’s Rural Health Professions Action Plan has supported the efforts of rural Albertans to maintain an accessible...

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    Healthcare teams across the province appreciated during Alberta Rural Health Week

    Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare....

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Established in 1991 by the Government of Alberta as the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan, a renewed Rural Health Professions Action Plan, or RhPAP, is a collaborative partner and trusted advocate for rural Alberta communities trying to achieve greater access to health care.

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