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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. Organized by RhPAP,…

Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare. Organized by RhPAP, this annual event shone a spotlight on the dedicated healthcare providers and community volunteers who…

“3-C” communities aim to keep health care close to home

March 4 event in Castor to encourage area high school students to become local health providers High school students from east-central Alberta...
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Rhapsody Award nomination deadline is this Friday

WHAT? You haven’t done it yet? COWABUNGA! We know you’ve been busy out there feeding the cows but we just wanted to...
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Keeping health care close to home in Manning

High school students from the Manning-area will learn basic health-care skills from local health providers at an upcoming RhPAP “Grow Your Own Health Provider” skills day.
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Wanted: Stories of rural health-care pioneers

Is there a health provider in your community’s history who went above and beyond? Is there a rural health-care pioneer in your...
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Skills weekend pays off with nurse hiring

How did a wiener roast, bull riding, and home-made cinnamon buns contribute to the hiring of a nurse in Tofield? They were...
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Deadline for 2020 Rhapsody Award nominations fast approaching

WHAT? You haven’t done it yet? Doggone it! The deadline for nominations for the 2020 Rhapsody Awards is February 28. So, fetch...
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Rural Alberta we couldn’t have done it without you. Watch the highlights of RhPAP 2019.

From a marathon running physician in Provost to a bull bash in Tofield, 2019 was a busy, exciting, and successful year for...
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Nominations for the 2020 Rhapsody Awards are now open

Have health professionals made a big difference in your rural Alberta community? Has your rural community successfully excelled at attracting and retaining...
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Long-serving paramedic does it all for remote Rainbow Lake

Clinic paramedic Rick Cartier has almost experienced it all during his nearly three decades in emergency medical services (EMS). Cartier is based...
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New CT Scanner brings 3-D health care close to home for patients in the Lac La Biche area

The new CT scanner in Lac La Biche, which became operational in the spring, has already performed over 500 scans. The scanner...
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Drayton Valley students get taste of rural health professions

By Lesley Allan A recent event provided Drayton Valley-area students with a glimpse into a potential future career, while educating them about rural...
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Transitioning from behind the wheel

How do you know when it’s time to stop driving? It’s not an easy decision and it’s one that often involves a family physician being called on to help reach the best conclusion....
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