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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“I really feel [EDE Ultrasound] is changing for rural emergency and have already had an opportunity to use it as I was on call Sunday night when a trauma patient came in.” - Dr. Scott Smith, Claresholm

News

  • Let’s Go Rural! event influences healthcare aide career

    Cheyanne Brett’s positive interactions during an RhPAP Let’s Go Rural! High School event were a pivotal point in her decision to become...

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  • RhPAP’s midwife support helps rural moms-to-be

    Having a baby may be natural, but it can be an emotional, uncertain period in the lives of some women.  Thanks to RhPAP’s Rural...

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    Banff research project shows self-referral clinic popular with patients

    Skiers, hikers, and other patients of a Banff sports clinic are often on the road to recovery more quickly due to a...

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  • Return to nursing made possible through BIEN program

    Rialyne Dalida has travelled the globe as a registered nurse (RN), but a village in central Alberta has captured her heart, with...

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Featured Stories

  • Let's Go Rural! prompts Vegreville student to pursue healthcare career

    Let's Go Rural! prompts Vegreville student to pursue healthcare career

    Spending a day at an RhPAP Let’s Go Rural! event was a time to fully explore career options for Valery Hernandez. A...

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  • RhPAP’s REAL funding helps rural occupational therapists connect with others in field

    RhPAP’s REAL funding helps rural occupational therapists connect with others in field

    October is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the profession and raise awareness of the important work occupational...

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  • Rural doctor pursues lifelong dream with RhPAP support

    Rural doctor pursues lifelong dream with RhPAP support

    It’s never too late to go after your dreams—just ask Dr. Foose Onsongo.  The Olds family physician always wanted to offer a...

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