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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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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