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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"RhPAP has really been there to support rural health practitioners, not only physicians, but now the whole health-care team." - Dr. Kelly Burak, former Associate Dean, Continuing Medical Education at the University of Calgary

News

  • 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 the needs...

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  • Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Mohammed Abduljabbar Tawfeeq

    Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Mohammed Abduljabbar Tawfeeq Community: Bow Island An internationally trained family physician who stepped in when...

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  • Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Steven Turner

    Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Steven Turner Community: Olds A physician who created a foundation for modern rural primary care...

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  • Resident physicians eager to give back to promote rural practice

    Two University of Calgary resident physicians jumped at the chance to give back to a community that supported their medical learning during...

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Featured Stories

  • Hygienist on wheels to help ease patients' anxiety, pain with RHPAP support

    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

    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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