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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 fast-tracked self-referral system,…

Skiers, hikers, and other patients of a Banff sports clinic are often on the road to recovery more quickly due to a fast-tracked self-referral system, concludes a research study funded by RhPAP. The Banff Sport Medicine Acute Injury Clinic studied…

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  • Flagstaff region hosts evening to thank healthcare team

    Flagstaff region hosts evening to thank healthcare team

    Community leaders in the Flagstaff County region understand how valuable healthcare workers are to rural Alberta and they wanted to show their...

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  • RhPAP-supported therapist eases patient trauma through nature

    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...

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  • 2025 Rhapsody Award recipients honoured for excellence in rural healthcare

    2025 Rhapsody Award recipients honoured for excellence in rural healthcare

    The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Rhapsody Awards, which honour individuals who...

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  • Brooks physician enhances rural medical training with RhPAP support

    Brooks physician enhances rural medical training with RhPAP support

    May 1 is National Physicians’ Day.  In recognition, RhPAP would like to thank all the physicians who keep quality healthcare close to...

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  • Nurse practitioners ease the burden for rural Alberta healthcare

    Nurse practitioners ease the burden for rural Alberta healthcare

    RhPAP plays a crucial role in supporting an array of health professionals as they practise throughout rural Alberta. In this issue, we...

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  • Physician Award nominee: Dr. Roderick Oishi

    Physician Award nominee: Dr. Roderick Oishi

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Roderick Oishi Community: Edson Dr. Roderick Oishi is considered a local legend around Edson.  Whether...

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  • Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Debbie Dehlen

    Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Debbie Dehlen

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Debbie Dehlen Community: Lac La Biche  A long-time Lac La Biche physician is being recognized...

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  • Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Shelaine Woods

    Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Shelaine Woods

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Shelaine Woods Community: Oyen and district A registered nurse (RN) is being credited with stabilizing...

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  • Physician Award Recipient: Dr. Cecile Lavoie

    Physician Award Recipient: Dr. Cecile Lavoie

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award recipient: Dr. Cecile Lavoie Community: Bonnyville Compassionate to patients, an exceptional mentor, amazing cook and treat maker....

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  • Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Wabamun Medical Clinic

    Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Wabamun Medical Clinic

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Wabamun Medical Clinic, Tammy St. Louis and Christina Hykawy Community: Wabamun A medical clinic team...

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  • Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists

    Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists, Dionne Hjelsing/Divyang Patel Community: Spirit River A pair of pharmacists in Spirit...

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  • Rachel Stefaniuk: 2025 Rural Medical Student Award Recipient

    Rachel Stefaniuk: 2025 Rural Medical Student Award Recipient

    Watching her “baba” navigate cancer in a small rural Alberta community with few healthcare options prompted a Willingdon woman to study medicine....

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