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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“Taking the Advanced Obesity Management program has increased my knowledge and confidence in providing evidence-based care to those living with weight and obesity related concerns in Primary care. Having the cost of the course supplemented allowed me to begin the course without delay and it was a quick and easy process to apply. Thanks so much.” - Lindsey, Athabasca, LPN

News

  • RhPAP’s 2024-25 Year in Review highlights a year of rural health impact

    The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is proud to share its 2024–25 Year in Review, showcasing the organization’s ongoing commitment to...

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    Flagstaff region hosts evening to thank healthcare team

    Community leaders in the Flagstaff County region understand how valuable healthcare workers are to rural Alberta and they wanted to show their...

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    RhPAP-supported therapist eases patient trauma through nature

    Encouraging conversation by gathering twigs and pebbles or taking a serene walk through nature can be effective ways to help people open...

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    Room with a view a perk for rural medical learners

    Their primary goal may be to study medicine, but medical students also learn a lesson on rural life when they stay at...

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