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Request for Proposals: 2026 RhPAP Biennial Conference Host

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) invites innovative and impactful proposals from rural Alberta communities interested in hosting our 2026 biennial conference. Since 2008,…

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) invites innovative and impactful proposals from rural Alberta communities interested in hosting our 2026 biennial conference. Since 2008, this premier event has brought together professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing rural health…

Number of male nurses practising in McLennan is three times the national average

Pradeep Neupane, a male nurse, is making the morning rounds at the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in McLennan. Here, 25 per...
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Program brings breath of fresh air to rural Albertans

Dave Warnke says he owes his life to two Rocky Mountain House women. Amie Genest and Renee Nuttall didn’t save Warnke’s life...
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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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Planting the seeds of support: A farmer’s journey with mental illness

Growing up in rural Alberta, discussions about mental health were never a part of Sean Stanford’s life. “Farmers are usually the kind...
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Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health

If a conversation could save a life, would you have it? What if that conversation was about mental health and suicide? What if the life in...
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Wetaskiwin program provides Elder support for Maskwacis moms

Support is an integral part of every successful pregnancy. Yet for some women, especially those who have to travel for appointments, that...
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New nurse finds what she’s looking for in Fairview

Having grown up in Regina, Saskatchewan, Oluwasoore Fasunwon (Soore) always felt that the city of Edmonton was too big and noisy for her. A recent graduate of the University...
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Speech language pathologist assists rural people of all ages

Angeline Reimer didn’t think she’d ever be able to talk with her cousin again. The Lac La Biche area resident is the...
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From Jamaica to Lac La Biche, this RN loves the switch to rural practice

Before COVID-19, you often could find registered nurse, Debbiann Wilson, hitting a punching bag in her free time. “I try to do some boxing, which I’m...
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Northwest Alberta is home to RhPAP’s 2020 Health-care 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

The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee recognized for welcoming health providers, engaging and empowering community with their work
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Peace Regional Committee named 2020 RhPAP Rhapsody Community 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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