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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“It is truly appreciated to have support to enhance learning and practice potential in a rural community. I look forward to continuing my career in the nursing field and strive to care for those in our community to the best of my ability. This would not be possible without the REAL program. Thank you!” - Marcella, Cold Lake, RN

News

  • Olds social workers supported through REAL

    March is Social Work Month, a time dedicated to honouring the work and commitment of social workers. As a vital member of...

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  • Lamont field trip turns Grade 1 students into doctors for a day

    White coat fever hit the community of Lamont in February, but there was no need to panic.  Forty Grade 1 students donned...

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  • RhPAP Let’s Go Rural! event influences student to study medicine years later

    A Sundre resident is on her way to becoming a rural physician several years after a spur-of-the-moment decision to attend a medical...

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  • Study shows support is key to global nurses’ success in rural Alberta

    Community and workplace support play a critical role in the success of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) working in rural Alberta, according to a research project...

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Featured Stories

  • Smile returns for rural trauma patient after RhPAP funds innovative therapy training

    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

    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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  • 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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