Pontoon boat transports Lac La Biche pharmacist to work during flooding
Not everyone keeps a rain gauge by their home, but Zicki Eludin does. Therefore, it wasn’t surprising to the Lac La Biche...
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Pilots saved remote northern Alberta community from 1920s diphtheria outbreak
The strength and courage of Albertans was tested during another disease outbreak in Northern Alberta more than 90 years ago. In December 1928, a...
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Pandemics present opportunities to learn from the past
COVID-19’s arrival in Alberta caught many residents by surprise. For provincial health-care officials, it wasn’t totally unexpected. “There have been multiple examples...
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Castor senior recalls epidemics past during COVID-19 outbreak
Today’s pandemic brings back a flood of memories for Luella Kowalsky.
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The Rural & Isolated Support Endeavour (RISE)
RISE was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide emotional support and companionship to patients living in rural areas across Canada who are experiencing increased isolation due to social distancing restrictions.
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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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Pandemic reveals strength of primary care collaboration
As COVID-19 settled into the Calgary area in mid-March, some physician groups throughout the region reached out to one another for support and to establish a collaborative response.
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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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May 25 to 29, 2020 is Alberta Rural Health Week
Your opportunity to provide rural Alberta’s health-care heroes with a healthy dose of recognition In recognition of the importance of Alberta’s rural...
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A special tribute to all rural Alberta front-line health-care managers
Front-line health-care managers normally put in long days and a lot of hard work to make sure patients get the best care...
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