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 have no words of how privileged I feel to have the opportunity to receive financial support for a certificate that I’ve been interested in for a long time!! This wonderful [REAL] program is allowing me to grow and become a better health professional!!!” - Amy, Registered Dietitian, Smoky Lake

News

  • Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Abdul Majeed Abdul Satar

    Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Abdul Majeed Abdul Satar Community: Two Hills region 2026 Rhapsody Physician Award Twenty one years...

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  • Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Stettler District Ambulance Association

    Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee:  Stettler District Ambulance Association with team lead, Linda Borg; Tanner Colhoun, Tayten Dyck; Paige Fisher;...

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  • Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Barb Hawken and the Provost IDA team

    Recognizing 2026 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Barb Hawken and the Provost IDA team  Community: Provost  A pharmacy team from Provost is being recognized...

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  • Palliative nurse helps navigate terminal journey

    May 3-9 is National Hospice Palliative Care Week. Many people provide support to terminally ill patients and their families across rural Alberta....

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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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