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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.

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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 was easy to use, very supportive and engaging and genuinely seem to want to encourage practitioners to expand/enhance what they can offer to our rural communities.” - Sharon, Whitecourt, Psychologist

News

  • Applications are open for 2025 RhPAP Rural Medical Student Awards

     November 4, 2024 (Edmonton, Alberta) – The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is now accepting applications for the 2025 RhPAP Rural...

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    RhPAP’s newest director views rural healthcare as a specialty of its own

    Looking through different lenses is natural for RhPAP’s newest board of director.  Heidi Overguard is an avid photographer, dance studio owner, cattle...

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    RhPAP resources help high school students turn healthcare dreams into reality

    Dreaming of becoming a nurse, physiotherapist, or midwife is a great start, but turning those dreams into reality can be challenging.  RhPAP’s...

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  • REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Redevelopment of Attraction, Integration and Retention Toolkit (Four-month contract)

    Background The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) maintains a critical resource that provides information and strategies for communities working to attract...

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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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