Young cardiac patients in rural Alberta learn to take charge of their medical needs
When Dr. Andrew Mackie saw the potential for young cardiac patients to slip through the cracks in rural Alberta, he decided to...
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Planting the seeds of support: A farmer’s journey with mental illness
Growing up in rural Alberta, discussions about mental health were never a part of Sean Stanford’s life. “Farmers are usually the kind...
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Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health
If a conversation could save a life, would you have it? What if that conversation was about mental health and suicide? What if the life in...
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Clinics adapt in response to COVID-19 to keep patients safe and healthy
COVID-19 has changed the way we work, live, and even how we look at health care. Even though treating and preventing the...
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Volunteers RISE to reduce rural pandemic isolation
Some medical student volunteers are reaching out to rural Canadians who feel isolated during the coronavirus pandemic. The Rural and Isolated Support...
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Dr. Gavin Parker named Chairperson of RhPAP Board of Directors
On behalf of the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, I am pleased to share with you that effective today, Dr. Gavin Parker...
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Wetaskiwin program provides Elder support for Maskwacis moms
Support is an integral part of every successful pregnancy. Yet for some women, especially those who have to travel for appointments, that...
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RhPAP Conference Postponed until Spring 2021
RhPAP has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 RhPAP Rural Community Health Provider Attraction and Retention Conference. Originally scheduled for...
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Are you a medical student planning to practise in rural Alberta?
RhPAP would like to support you on your journey to rural medicine! For over a decade, RhPAP has supported rural and non-rural...
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Meet our new Director of Health Professions, Amy Deagle
RhPAP is pleased to announce that Amy Deagle of Consort, Alberta has joined our team as Director of Health Professions. Amy will be starting...
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New nurse finds what she’s looking for in Fairview
Having grown up in Regina, Saskatchewan, Oluwasoore Fasunwon (Soore) always felt that the city of Edmonton was too big and noisy for her. A recent graduate of the University...
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Speech language pathologist assists rural people of all ages
Angeline Reimer didn’t think she’d ever be able to talk with her cousin again. The Lac La Biche area resident is the...
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