Saluting RhPAP’s rural physician leaders: Dr. Rob Warren
Twelve years ago, Dr. Rob Warren found himself at a career crossroads. After five years of practising law, Dr. Warren, tired of the daily grind,...
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Saluting RhPAP’s rural physician leaders: Dr. Bert Reitsma of Coleman
Founded as the Rural Physician Action Plan in 1991, the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) initially served as a support program...
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New Medical Centre opens in Delburne
Despite a snowstorm, the sun shone at the grand opening of the Delburne Medical Centre. On March 8, the entire community toured...
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Pembina committee rolls out the welcome mat in Drayton Valley
First impressions are powerful! So, when Suné and Dr. Ryan White came from South Africa to Drayton Valley for a site visit...
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Spirit River’s “Dr. Tom” enjoys a sweet ending to a long career
I had the pleasure of joining the Central Peace A & R Committee in celebrating the retirement of Dr. Tom Phillips in...
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New Pincher Creek A&R committee says thanks to local health-care heroes at inaugural event
The warmth of a chinook breeze welcomed Pincher Creek and area residents as they gathered on January 13 to say “thank you”...
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Gold, Chicken Bones, and a “Bouncy Pillow”
54 Post-Secondary Health Care Students Experience a Fun-Filled Skills Weekend in Peace River Have you ever jumped on the “Bouncy Pillow”? It’s...
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Enhanced Surgical Skills in rural Alberta: Q&A with Dr. Audrée Bédard and Dr. Jared Van Bussel
Family physicians who offer enhanced surgical skills (ESS) are vital to rural Alberta communities. Rural GPs who can perform enhanced surgeries like...
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Lesley Allan: Passion & Pride, two important pieces helping build rural medicine
Growing up in Southern Ontario, and having now lived in rural Alberta for eight years, I’ve had the opportunity to experience the...
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Smoky River Skills weekend encourages students to ‘think rural’
Future health providers discovered a unique gem tucked away in northern Alberta: a group of Francophone communities passionate about enhancing rural medicine. From October 26 to 28, the communities...
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Lorena Franchuk: Rural health care experiences change with the times but commitment remains
I wasn’t born in rural Alberta. But that’s where I grew up. I was less than a year old when my parents...
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Thorhild County’s Nurse Practitioner keeps health care close to home
A rural Alberta county has undertaken innovative measures to maintain health care services close to home. Thorhild County, located about 80 km...
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