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RhPAP’s newest director views rural healthcare as a specialty of its own

Looking through different lenses is natural for RhPAP’s newest board of director. Heidi Overguard is an avid photographer, dance studio owner, cattle rancher, and rural…

Looking through different lenses is natural for RhPAP’s newest board of director. Heidi Overguard is an avid photographer, dance studio owner, cattle rancher, and rural healthcare advocate. “It is important for rural communities to have viable healthcare,” says Overguard, who…

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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RhPAP research grant leads to virtual success: Telehealth integration keeps patients close to home

A Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)-supported research project in the Crowsnest Pass municipality in Southern Alberta has been making significant...
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Unveiling the Thriving World of Rural Nursing Through Jackie McDonald’s Journey

Meet Jackie McDonald, a passionate registered nurse whose love for learning led her to Hinton, AB. Hailing from a four-year nursing program...
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