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A T-Rex-cellent experience for 27 medical and nursing students

Over the weekend of March 16-17, the community of Drumheller hosted a group of eager medical and nursing students from the University of Calgary for…

Over the weekend of March 16-17, the community of Drumheller hosted a group of eager medical and nursing students from the University of Calgary for an unforgettable Let’s Go Rural! event. Organized by the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)…

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  • That’s the Spirit: A doctor’s mission to transform rural health care

    That’s the Spirit: A doctor’s mission to transform rural health care

    In the heart of Spirit River, a dedicated family physician is rewriting the story of rural health care.  Dr. Deanna Funk, driven...

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  • RhPAP sponsors advanced care course for rural health professionals

    RhPAP sponsors advanced care course for rural health professionals

      In mid-June, RhPAP was pleased to sponsor a group of health professionals including rural physicians and nurses as they took part...

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  • Student-led clinic delivers dental care to rural Métis residents

    Student-led clinic delivers dental care to rural Métis residents

    Taking care of our mouth, teeth, and gums is an important part of overall health. This is the message from the Canadian...

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  • RhPAP supports rural health providers at Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals event

    RhPAP supports rural health providers at Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals event

    The annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals (EMRH) event in Banff is a tremendous learning opportunity for rural health professionals. This year,...

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  • RhPAP supports six rural nurses at trauma nursing course in Banff

    RhPAP supports six rural nurses at trauma nursing course in Banff

    Fortunately, serious vehicle accidents in rural Alberta are a rare occurrence. Nonetheless, rural hospital nurses want to be trained to confidently treat...

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  • Rural Alberta health-care heroes receive well-deserved recognition

    Rural Alberta health-care heroes receive well-deserved recognition

    Fairview, Peace River, and Vulcan are home to 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Award recipients A community icon, a pillar of the medical community,...

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  • Alberta Rural Health Week starts today!

    Alberta Rural Health Week starts today!

    May 30 – June 3, 2022 is Alberta Rural Health Week!  Give your local health-care heroes a healthy dose of recognition  Today,...

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  • RhPAP funding opens door to REAL continuing education opportunities

    RhPAP funding opens door to REAL continuing education opportunities

    No matter the role within rural health care, continuing education is important. That’s why RhPAP offers a variety of programs that support...

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  • Occupational Therapist helps patients get back to the “job of living.”

    Occupational Therapist helps patients get back to the “job of living.”

    The most common question Noelannah Neubauer gets when talking to non-medical professionals is, “What does an Occupational Therapist do exactly?” Neubauer describes...

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  • Rural health professionals may have role in stopping human trafficking

    Rural health professionals may have role in stopping human trafficking

    Health professionals may have an ability to root out cases of human trafficking in rural Alberta just by asking a few pointed...

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  • Endless career paths available for social workers in Alberta

    Endless career paths available for social workers in Alberta

    The value of social work has always been essential. Now, social workers are in critical demand.  This fitting theme was adopted by...

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  • Delving into eating habits easier with virtual dietitian connections

    Delving into eating habits easier with virtual dietitian connections

    In a world filled with hype about super foods, extreme diets, and so-called “bad” foods, a Crowsnest Pass dietitian maintains: “if it...

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