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Request for Proposals: 2026 RhPAP Biennial Conference Host

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) invites innovative and impactful proposals from rural Alberta communities interested in hosting our 2026 biennial conference. Since 2008,…

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) invites innovative and impactful proposals from rural Alberta communities interested in hosting our 2026 biennial conference. Since 2008, this premier event has brought together professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing rural health…

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  • Stephanie de Waal: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Stephanie de Waal: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Stephanie de Waal Community: Barrhead, Alberta Medical school: University of Calgary Watching her physician father and his colleagues invest themselves personally and...

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  • Alyssa Groves – 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Alyssa Groves – 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Alyssa Groves Community: Champion, Alberta Medical school: University of Calgary Alyssa Groves can’t wait to get back to her roots in rural...

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  • Sydney Hampshire: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Sydney Hampshire: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Sydney Hampshire Community: La Glace, Alberta Medical school: University of Alberta Integrating into your community is a key part to a successful...

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  • Erin Zader: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Erin Zader: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Erin Zader Community: La Glace, Alberta Medical school: University of Calgary A Northern Alberta medical student visualizes herself practising in a rural...

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  • Ryan Scheltus: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Ryan Scheltus: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Ryan Scheltus  Community: Clive, Alberta  Medical school: University of Alberta  A medical student looks forward to one day performing surgeries for rural...

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  • Dr. Nicole Cardinal joins RhPAP board of directors

    Dr. Nicole Cardinal joins RhPAP board of directors

    This spring, RhPAP welcomes a new board of director: Dr. Nicole Cardinal. In conversation with Rural Health Beat coordinator Lorena Franchuk, the...

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  • Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Jaco Hoffman

    Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Jaco Hoffman

    Dr. Jaco Hoffman Community: Olds A doctor who breaks down barriers to ensure rural patients’ health needs are at the forefront is...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Crowsnest Medical Clinic

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Crowsnest Medical Clinic

    Crowsnest Medical Clinic A Crowsnest Pass healthcare team known for going above and beyond for locals and visitors has been awarded this...

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  • Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee:  Dr. Debbie Dehlen

    Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Debbie Dehlen

    Dr. Debbie Dehlen Community: Lac La Biche A long-time physician from Lac La Biche is being recognized for tackling the challenges of...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award Nominee: Barrhead Community Cancer Centre Team

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award Nominee: Barrhead Community Cancer Centre Team

    Barrhead Community Cancer Centre Team Team members: Linda Knapp, Daniella Weirenga, Donna Nelson, Shelley Kaey, Charlotte Hill, Hope Meier, Donna Simoneau, Renee...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee:  Leslie Jones

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Leslie Jones

    Leslie Jones  Registered nurse/clinical educator  Community: Peace River  A registered nurse from Peace River who began her career assigning patients to clinic...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee:  Linda Parrish

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Linda Parrish

    Linda Parrish  Physician Assistant  Community: Bassano  A devoted physician assistant who helped Bassano during a difficult period without a local doctor is...

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