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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“It’s really nice to go to [conferences] and capture the enthusiasm and the momentum that other groups are [having] or have already achieved. One group that really came to mind that wasn’t so very different than we are was Sundre.… They had huge successes with really simple things that really made a difference to [health professionals] who made a decision to move to a small community…. I guess it just sort of showed us that if you work together you can achieve some pretty great things.” — Lana Curle

News

  • RHPAP Conference returns this fall with dynamic speaker lineup focused on rural healthcare and community leadership

    Peace River, AB — The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RHPAP) is excited to announce an inspiring and diverse lineup of speakers...

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  • RHPAP consultant returns to rural roots after travelling the world

    Amazing people work with RHPAP throughout Alberta. In this feature, Anya Langkow, a community consultant with the Community Development and Engagement (CD&E)...

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  • Physician pays it forward by influencing youth, medical learners to pursue healthcare

    Mothers know best.  Rural generalist physician Dr. Ryan Schaub can attest to that after his own mom strongly suggested he pursue a university...

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  • 2026 Rhapsody Award recipients honoured for excellence in rural healthcare

    The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RHPAP) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Rhapsody Awards, which honour individuals and...

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