Nominations for the 2025 Rhapasody Awards are now open! Click here!

Recently Posted

A legacy of dedication to rural healthcare: Remembering Dr. Peter K. Lindsay

Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and the contributions he…

Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and the contributions he made as an exemplary board member. Dr. Lindsay was Chair of the RhPAP Board when…

Read More
  • Rural Health Professions Action Plan paves the way for internationally educated nurses in Alberta to complete bridging training and practice in rural Alberta

    Rural Health Professions Action Plan paves the way for internationally educated nurses in Alberta to complete bridging training and practice in rural Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta (February 12, 2024) — The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is pleased to announce a significant funding commitment from...

    Read More
  • Doctor finds her ‘giddy up’ in Blairmore with support from RhPAP program

    Doctor finds her ‘giddy up’ in Blairmore with support from RhPAP program

    Dr. Vanessa Rogers’ path to becoming a physician was a bit of a rocky ride.  The horse lover and competitive rider didn’t...

    Read More
  • Speech-language pathologist targets stubborn sounds after RhPAP-funded training

    Speech-language pathologist targets stubborn sounds after RhPAP-funded training

    Getting clients to successfully pronounce particular sounds was sometimes a challenge for rural speech-language pathologist Alaina Gamache.   It wasn’t until the Bonnyville-based...

    Read More
  • New director shares business expertise with RhPAP board

    New director shares business expertise with RhPAP board

    Scott Boyer joined the RhPAP Board of Directors in 2023 as a public member representative. Born and raised in Edmonton, the married...

    Read More
  • For Nikki Kachmarchyk, rural nursing is a journey of challenges and fulfillment

    For Nikki Kachmarchyk, rural nursing is a journey of challenges and fulfillment

    Nikki Kachmarchyk, a licensed practical nurse, never imagined working in a rural community. Afterall, she didn’t mind practising in the city. But...

    Read More
  • Community collaboration shines: RhPAP, AHS and locals unite to welcome new nurse

    Community collaboration shines: RhPAP, AHS and locals unite to welcome new nurse

    A Northern Alberta community is rallying to welcome an international registered nurse with hope it will encourage him to set down roots...

    Read More
  • RESIDE funding supports new physicians in rural and remote areas

    RESIDE funding supports new physicians in rural and remote areas

    Several new family physicians are practising across the province, from Cardston to Spirit River, owing to a provincial initiative managed by RhPAP...

    Read More
  • E-SIMulations assist rural nurses with domestic violence screening

    E-SIMulations assist rural nurses with domestic violence screening

    A research project supported by RhPAP to empower rural nurses in effectively screening for domestic violence within their communities is being shared...

    Read More
  • Rural practise brings welcome challenges to new doctor

    Rural practise brings welcome challenges to new doctor

    Dr. Saurabh Parmar loves to learn something new every day. His clinic in Beaverlodge, Alberta, a nearby satellite office in Hythe, and...

    Read More
  • Unsung Heroes: Grimshaw/Berwyn Emergency Team Saves Lives with Exceptional Care

    Unsung Heroes: Grimshaw/Berwyn Emergency Team Saves Lives with Exceptional Care

    The Rhapsody Awards recognize rural Alberta health professionals or teams that demonstrate superior commitment to their patients, health-care team, and community. You’d...

    Read More
  • A Heartwarming Journey of Dedication: Dr. Noel DaCunha, Rural Physician of the Year

    A Heartwarming Journey of Dedication: Dr. Noel DaCunha, Rural Physician of the Year

    In the welcoming embrace of Long Island Lake, a group of aspiring physicians experience the essence of rural living, guided by the...

    Read More
  • Locum doctor discovers rural gem a great place to RESIDE full-time

    Locum doctor discovers rural gem a great place to RESIDE full-time

    Finding your true calling is often a winding journey. For Dr. Olga Efimova, that path detoured through an economics graduate degree before...

    Read More

Subscribe to our weekly RhPAP eNewsletter to read about rural health-care heroes and made-in-Alberta health innovations

Subscribe today