RhPAP physician retires after 27 years helping doctors obtain rural-focused training
Lorena Franchuk remembers a friendly, young Dr. Ron Gorsche stopping by for a housecall at her home in Provost, Alberta, to examine...
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RhPAP-funded course helps RN speed up diabetes care, reduce doctor visits
A registered nurse from Edson hopes to ease the load on area physicians caring for diabetes patients following her completion of a...
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Healthcare teams across the province appreciated during Alberta Rural Health Week
Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare....
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New Magrath physician set up for success thanks to rural experience, RhPAP funding
Paying for a medical degree isn’t easy, especially with a young family in tow. For Spring Coulee’s Dr. Zach Gorham, RhPAP’s focus...
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Virginia Layton: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient
Virginia Layton Community: Grassy Lake, Alberta Medical school: University of Alberta A former echocardiographer who offered diagnostic heart and carotid tests to...
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Stephanie de Waal: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient
Stephanie de Waal Community: Barrhead, Alberta Medical school: University of Calgary Watching her physician father and his colleagues invest themselves personally and...
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Alyssa Groves – 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient
Alyssa Groves Community: Champion, Alberta Medical school: University of Calgary Alyssa Groves can’t wait to get back to her roots in rural...
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Sydney Hampshire: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient
Sydney Hampshire Community: La Glace, Alberta Medical school: University of Alberta Integrating into your community is a key part to a successful...
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Erin Zader: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient
Erin Zader Community: La Glace, Alberta Medical school: University of Calgary A Northern Alberta medical student visualizes herself practising in a rural...
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Ryan Scheltus: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient
Ryan Scheltus Community: Clive, Alberta Medical school: University of Alberta A medical student looks forward to one day performing surgeries for rural...
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Dr. Nicole Cardinal joins RhPAP board of directors
This spring, RhPAP welcomes a new board of director: Dr. Nicole Cardinal. In conversation with Rural Health Beat coordinator Lorena Franchuk, the...
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Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Jaco Hoffman
Dr. Jaco Hoffman Community: Olds A doctor who breaks down barriers to ensure rural patients’ health needs are at the forefront is...
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