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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Jenn Vogetlin

"For choosing [Tofield and] this hospital in particular, it was the [“Let’s Go Rural!”] skills weekend [that helped make my decision], because you got to see the community, meet the people in the community, as well as see what the hospital has to offer, [and] get a feel of what the team is and what management is like. So, it was kind of an inside look, without being a formal job interview. … I was able to interview the hospital first in a way." - Jenn Vogetlin, RN, Tofield

News

  • 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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  • Alberta Rural Health Week 2026 celebrates the people bringing care closer to home

    May 19, 2026, (Rural Alberta) – Alberta Rural Health Week (ARHW) returns May 25 to 29, 2026, celebrating the healthcare professionals who...

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    Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Lynn Edwards

    Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Lynn Edwards  Community: Bow Island  A Bow Island physician who “retired” to do medical service internationally has returned to help...

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  • Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Lee Jones

    Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Lee Jones   Community: Hinton  Offering continuity of care for all ages has driven a Hinton family physician to...

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