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RhPAP Let’s Go Rural! event influences student to study medicine years later

A Sundre resident is on her way to becoming a rural physician several years after a spur-of-the-moment decision to attend a medical career awareness event…

A Sundre resident is on her way to becoming a rural physician several years after a spur-of-the-moment decision to attend a medical career awareness event as a high school student.  Davina Choi’s guidance counsellor nudged her to participate in an RhPAP’s…

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  • Peace River committee knows making the partner feel welcome is a game changer

    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

    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

    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.

    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

    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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  • Lac La Biche nurses share why they love the rural practice and lifestyle

    Lac La Biche nurses share why they love the rural practice and lifestyle

    “I love rural nursing,” says Jayde Hein, a registered nurse who practises at the William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Heathcare...

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  • Driving around with a carton of eggs on top of her car: High River physician shares her story of the rural difference

    Driving around with a carton of eggs on top of her car: High River physician shares her story of the rural difference

    Dr. Sarah Makhdoom has been practising in High River, Alberta since 2003. In that time, she has trained over 100 up–and–coming physicians. She points out...

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  • High River physician shares her passion for rural practice with the next generation of doctors

    High River physician shares her passion for rural practice with the next generation of doctors

    Dr. Sarah Makhdoom, a member of RhPAP’s Board of Directors, has a passion for teaching. Dr. Makhdoom has practised as a family...

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  • Northwest Alberta is home to RhPAP’s 2020 Healthcare Heroes

    Northwest Alberta is home to RhPAP’s 2020 Healthcare Heroes

    The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee recognized for welcoming health providers, engaging and empowering community with their work

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  • Wainwright is “undeniably a better place” thanks to 2020 Rhapsody Award recipient

    Wainwright is “undeniably a better place” thanks to 2020 Rhapsody Award recipient

    The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee recognized for welcoming health providers, engaging and empowering community with their work

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  • Why should you consider being a rural doctor?

    Why should you consider being a rural doctor?

    “Try it. You just might like it.” I’m sure you’ve heard that before, perhaps when your parents were trying to convince you to...

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  • Respiratory therapists a breath of fresh air for Pincher Creek healthcare team

    Respiratory therapists a breath of fresh air for Pincher Creek healthcare team

    It’s the start of another busy day in Pincher Creek for respiratory therapists Tess Craig and Larissa Lewis. Like most days, they...

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