Physician Award recipient didn’t plan to practise for long in rural Alberta, but something changed…
In 1992, Dr. Kent Bernes came to Barrhead to get a few years of experience as a family physician and then move...
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Lethbridge family opens doors and hearts to rural medical learners
It’s been an amazing journey for one Lethbridge family after they opened their home to RhPAP medical learners more than a decade...
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Innisfail’s Dementia Friendly Community program is a model for other rural communities
Three years ago, the town of Innisfail had very little programming for individuals living with dementia. Today, Innisfail is a dementia friendly...
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“Model” Tofield, Ryley, Beaver County West Committee named 2021 RhPAP Rhapsody Community Award recipient
The Community Attraction & Retention Committee for Tofield, Ryley & Beaver County West recognized for its focus on community partnerships and collaboration...
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Barrhead’s “brilliant family doc” is the 2021 Rhapsody Physician Award recipient
Dr. Kent Bernes named recipient of the 2021 RhPAP Rhapsody Rural Physician Award Following a review of the outstanding candidates nominated this...
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Wainwright’s Dr. Beverly Brilz has a dedication to her patients that goes above and beyond
Dr. Beverly Brilz has been practising in Wainwright for over 38 years. In that time, she says she has delivered between 3,000...
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A day in the life of a rural general surgeon
Dr. Kevin Whitlock, arrived in the operating room just before 8 a.m. A rural general surgeon at the Rocky Mountain House Health...
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Peace River committee knows making the partner feel welcome is a game changer
As far as health workforce attraction and retention committees go, Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee (PRHARC) is just a youngster....
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Multidisciplinary clinic in Beaverlodge is a model for team-based rural patient care
‘A Place to Build Dreams’ is the slogan that appears on a Town of Beaverlodge sign at the entrance to town on...
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Award-worthy nursing team in Manning treats patients like they are family
The Manning Community Health Centre nursing team is one of the recipients of the 2020 RhPAP Rhapsody Health-care Heroes Awards. Established in...
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RhPAP has always been there for Dr. Gavin Parker. Now he’s returning the favour.
Dr. Gavin Parker has had ties to the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) for a long time. RhPAP’s new board chair...
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Dr. John O’Connor is passionate about caring for indigenous communities in Northern Alberta
As his name would suggest, Dr. John O’Connor is from Ireland. He grew up and went to medical school there and did...
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