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RHPAP Conference returns this fall with dynamic speaker lineup focused on rural healthcare and community leadership

Peace River, AB — The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RHPAP) is excited to announce an inspiring and diverse lineup of speakers for the upcoming…

Peace River, AB — The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RHPAP) is excited to announce an inspiring and diverse lineup of speakers for the upcoming RHPAP Conference this fall in Peace River, Alberta. The conference will bring together healthcare professionals,…

Mighty Peace Country to give glimpse into northern strengths, challenges at RHPAP conference

The Peace River district will share its insights, geography, challenges, and more when it hosts RHPAP’s biennial conference this fall. Peace River...
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RHPAP consultant loves building relationships with her rural communities

Amazing people work with RHPAP throughout the province. In this feature, Alicia Fox, a community consultant with the Community Development and Engagement...
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Substantial RHPAP bursary helped students in journey to rural medicine

Two physicians from across the province are following the lead of a rural healthcare champion after receiving bursaries from RHPAP to cover...
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Olds social workers supported through REAL

March is Social Work Month, a time dedicated to honouring the work and commitment of social workers. As a vital member of...
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Lamont field trip turns Grade 1 students into doctors for a day

White coat fever hit the community of Lamont in February, but there was no need to panic. Forty Grade 1 students donned...
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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...
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Study shows support is key to global nurses’ success in rural Alberta

Community and workplace support play a critical role in the success of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) working in rural Alberta, according to a research project...
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Veteran physician divides time between home practice and rural locums

Dr. Vamini Selvanandan has seen it all while covering for physicians across the province and beyond during her nearly quarter century career....
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Recognize rural healthcare heroes today with Rhapsody Awards

Two health professionals with nearly six decades of experience between them say shining a light on rural healthcare and its workers has lasting positive...
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Smile returns for rural trauma patient after RhPAP funds innovative therapy training

Dr. Lana Fehr doesn’t shy away from creating a well-stocked toolbox to help her patients. When a patient presents with high blood...
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Let’s Go Rural! event influences healthcare aide career

Cheyanne Brett’s positive interactions during an RhPAP Let’s Go Rural! High School event were a pivotal point in her decision to become...
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Banff research project shows self-referral clinic popular with patients

Skiers, hikers, and other patients of a Banff sports clinic are often on the road to recovery more quickly due to a...
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