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RhPAP’s 2024-25 Year in Review highlights a year of rural health impact

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is proud to share its 2024–25 Year in Review, showcasing the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting rural Alberta…

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is proud to share its 2024–25 Year in Review, showcasing the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting rural Alberta communities in addressing healthcare workforce challenges and improving access to healthcare services in rural areas. …

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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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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee:  Audrey McKenzie

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Audrey McKenzie

    Audrey McKenzie Clinical educator/healthcare volunteer Community: Sundre Caring for patients bedside, managing a hospital, teaching and volunteering—registered nurse Audrey McKenzie has touched...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Lori Apostal

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Lori Apostal

    Lori Apostal Executive Director, Wood Buffalo Primary Care Network and Aspen Primary Care Network  Community: Fort McMurray/Westlock  Lori Apostal has had her...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists

    Spirit River Pharmacy Team: Dionne Hjelsing, Kris Cruikshank, Divying Patel  Community: Spirit River  A trio of pharmacists from Spirit River are known...

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