Palliative nurse helps navigate terminal journey
May 3-9 is National Hospice Palliative Care Week. Many people provide support to terminally ill patients and their families across rural Alberta....
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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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"[The Health-care Heroes] Award is something that we really appreciate RhPAP coming up with because it’s a way in which the community can say thank-you but a province wide organization like RhPAP can say thank-you. It gives such authority to that thank-you.” - Gerald Ingeveld, Chair, Sundre Hospital Futures Committee
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News Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. David Strydom
Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. David Strydom Community: Vegreville After hours care and compassion, along with strategic innovation, these are just a few of the attributes...
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News Northern Alberta palliative team has the backs of patients, families
May 3-9 is National Hospice Palliative Care Week. Many people provide support to terminally ill patients and their families across rural Alberta. In this feature,...
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Rhapsody Award Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Anita Beatch
Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Anita Beatch Community: Lac La Biche A Lac La Biche registered nurse is known for seeking out, emphasizing, and supporting...
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Featured Stories
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Hygienist on wheels to help ease patients' anxiety, pain with RHPAP support
April is Oral Health Month, a time to recognize health professionals who provide oral care to patients year-round. In the feature below,...
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Smile returns for rural trauma patient after RhPAP funds innovative therapy training
Dr. Lana Fehr doesn’t shy away from creating a well-stocked toolbox to help her patients. When a patient presents with high blood...
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Former RhPAP student award recipients enjoy the benefits of rural practice
RhPAP has kickstarted many medical students’ journeys through the Rural Medical Student Award Program. The one-time $5,000 contribution was set up to...
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