News & Events - Rural Health Professions Action Plan

A legacy of dedication to rural healthcare: Remembering Dr. Peter K. Lindsay

Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and the contributions he…

Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and the contributions he made as an exemplary board member. Dr. Lindsay was Chair of the RhPAP Board when…

RhPAP helps health specialist break down barriers to exercise

A Fort McMurray clinical exercise specialist aims to help her community tackle mental health issues in an effort to get them more...
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RhPAP chair gives back to organization that introduced him to rural medicine

An opportunity to ski for free helped change the career trajectory of a second-year medical student, now chair of the RhPAP Board...
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Celebrating Alberta’s rural healthcare heroes through Rhapsody Awards

January 8, 2025 (Edmonton, Alberta) – Nominations are open for the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) Rhapsody Awards created to celebrate...
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New RhPAP director leaves competitive pool for career in medicine

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is...
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Applications now open for the RhPAP Bursary for Internationally Educated Nurses (BIEN) Program

November 12, 2024 (Edmonton, Alberta) – Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is excited to announce the opening of applications for the...
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Physician Skills Enrichment Grant funds anesthesia training for Bonnyville doctor

Bonnyville area residents requiring anesthesia for surgeries and low-risk births will benefit when a local family physician returns to his clinic with...
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Applications are open for 2025 RhPAP Rural Medical Student Awards

November 4, 2024 (Edmonton, Alberta) – The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is now accepting applications for the 2025 RhPAP Rural...
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RhPAP’s newest director views rural healthcare as a specialty of its own

Looking through different lenses is natural for RhPAP’s newest board of director. Heidi Overguard is an avid photographer, dance studio owner, cattle...
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RhPAP resources help high school students turn healthcare dreams into reality

Dreaming of becoming a nurse, physiotherapist, or midwife is a great start, but turning those dreams into reality can be challenging. RhPAP’s...
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RhPAP physician retires after 27 years helping doctors obtain rural-focused training

Lorena Franchuk remembers a friendly, young Dr. Ron Gorsche stopping by for a housecall at her home in Provost, Alberta, to examine...
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RhPAP-funded course helps RN speed up diabetes care, reduce doctor visits

A registered nurse from Edson hopes to ease the load on area physicians caring for diabetes patients following her completion of a...
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