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New RhPAP director leaves competitive pool for career in medicine

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is the newest director…

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is the newest director on RhPAP’s board. Alexandre Grant becomes the first medical student to join RhPAP’s 10-member board…

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  • Sherri di Lallo:  A guiding light for Indigenous families

    Sherri di Lallo: A guiding light for Indigenous families

    A life influenced by tragedy, Sherri di Lallo has used her painful memories to make a difference in the world by working...

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  • Field and stream: Linda Humphreys loves horses and fishing

    Field and stream: Linda Humphreys loves horses and fishing

    RhPAP Director, Linda Humphreys, loves horses. Most of all, she loves a horse named Bentley. Today, Bentley is retired. On most days,...

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  • Pincher Creek and area students to learn about careers in health

    Pincher Creek and area students to learn about careers in health

    RhPAP Skills Event will introduce SW Alberta high school students to rural health careers  An upcoming health–care careers exploration day is intended to open eyes, and...

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  • Weekly Rural Health News (March 29)

    Weekly Rural Health News (March 29)

    The latest in rural health news from across Alberta: March 22 – Alberta Health Services Albertans invited to learn how to live...

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  • Saluting RhPAP’s rural physician leaders: Dr. Rob Warren

    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

    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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  • Weekly Rural Health News (March 22)

    Weekly Rural Health News (March 22)

    The latest in rural health news from across Alberta: March 19 – Brooks Bulletin Region to host high school medical skills day...

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  • Weekly Rural Health News

    Weekly Rural Health News

    The latest in rural health news from across Alberta: March 12, 2019 – City News Alberta UCP leader would axe proposed Edmonton...

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  • New Medical Centre opens in Delburne

    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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  • RhPAP Weekly News Roundup

    RhPAP Weekly News Roundup

    All the rural health news that’s fit to print, with links compiled by RhPAP Staff for your information and reading enjoyment.  ...

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  • Pembina committee rolls out the welcome mat in Drayton Valley

    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

    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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