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RhPAP-supported therapist eases patient trauma through nature

Encouraging conversation by gathering twigs and pebbles or taking a serene walk through nature can be effective ways to help people open up about their…

Encouraging conversation by gathering twigs and pebbles or taking a serene walk through nature can be effective ways to help people open up about their trauma and anxiety. High River-based Anna Swanepoel has used the concept in her practice after…

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  • High Level health-care couple recommends taking time to smell the roses

    High Level health-care couple recommends taking time to smell the roses

    As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to romance, RhPAP thought it would be interesting to speak with some health-care couples—including doctors,...

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  • Understanding and collaboration is key for spouses in health care

    Understanding and collaboration is key for spouses in health care

    As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to romance, RhPAP thought it would be interesting to speak with some health-care couples—including doctors,...

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  • Two Hills couple loves living and working together in rural health care

    Two Hills couple loves living and working together in rural health care

    As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to romance, RhPAP thought it would be interesting to speak with some health-care couples—including doctors,...

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  • Friday nights are couple time for two Lac La Biche health professionals

    Friday nights are couple time for two Lac La Biche health professionals

    As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to romance, RhPAP thought it would be interesting to speak with some health-care couples—including doctors,...

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  • Those who work together, stay together

    Those who work together, stay together

    As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to romance, RhPAP thought it would be interesting to speak with some health-care couples—including doctors,...

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  • Wembley couple’s plans often paused when emergency calls

    Wembley couple’s plans often paused when emergency calls

    As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to romance, RhPAP thought it would be interesting to speak with some health-care couples—including doctors,...

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  • This second-year medical student from Spring Coulee, Alberta already has his sights set on practising in Cardston.

    This second-year medical student from Spring Coulee, Alberta already has his sights set on practising in Cardston.

    Congratulations to Zach Gorham, one of four recipients of the RhPAP 2020 Rural Medical School Award. Each student receives $5,000 to assist...

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  • Rocky Mountain House nurse soon to be physician hopes to go rural

    Rocky Mountain House nurse soon to be physician hopes to go rural

    Congratulations to Sarah Walton, one of four recipients of the RhPAP 2020 Rural Medical School Award. Each student receives $5,000 to assist...

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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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  • Tofield recreation therapist makes life fun for long-term care residents

    Tofield recreation therapist makes life fun for long-term care residents

    Everyone likes to have fun, whether they are one or 100. So, if Nicole Kulba is taking care of you, consider yourself...

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  • Rural nursing and midwifery key to enhancing future health care

    Rural nursing and midwifery key to enhancing future health care

    RhPAP wraps up its celebration of 2020 The Year of the Nurse and Midwife by looking into what’s in store down the...

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