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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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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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“Without the help of the REAL program, I would not have been able to attend a conference such as the American diabetes association. Due to being virtual it was easily accessible and could be done at my own pace. I am so grateful I got to attend such an extensive conference.” - Michelle, Dietician, Fort McMurray

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    Rhapsody Awards uplift recipients during challenging times

    Appreciated. Recognized. Valued.  These were just a few of the words some Alberta health professionals described feeling after being awarded RhPAP’s coveted...

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    Rural Nurse Practitioner appreciates opportunity for trauma training

    “Knowledge is power.”  The famous quote originally attributed to Francis Bacon has been around for centuries and still rings true for Sara...

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  • A legacy of dedication to rural healthcare: Remembering Dr. Peter K. Lindsay

    Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and...

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    RhPAP helps health specialist break down barriers to exercise

    A Fort McMurray clinical exercise specialist aims to help her community tackle mental health issues in an effort to get them more...

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  • Rural Nurse Practitioner appreciates opportunity for trauma training

    Rural Nurse Practitioner appreciates opportunity for trauma training

    “Knowledge is power.”  The famous quote originally attributed to Francis Bacon has been around for centuries and still rings true for Sara...

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  • RhPAP helps health specialist break down barriers to exercise

    RhPAP helps health specialist break down barriers to exercise

    A Fort McMurray clinical exercise specialist aims to help her community tackle mental health issues in an effort to get them more...

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  • RhPAP chair gives back to organization that introduced him to rural medicine

    RhPAP chair gives back to organization that introduced him to rural medicine

    An opportunity to ski for free helped change the career trajectory of a second-year medical student, now chair of the RhPAP Board...

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Nominations for the 2025 Rhapsody Awards are now open!

Nominees can include physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, or teams who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to healthcare in rural Alberta.

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