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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…

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  • Dr. John Gillett on life and practice in Grande Cache – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Dr. John Gillett on life and practice in Grande Cache – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    20 years ago, Dr. John Gillett came to Grande Cache from South Africa, with a short stint in Regina on the way....

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  • Rural Alberta is the “perfect fit” for Blairmore’s Dr. Bert Reitsma             – 26th September 2017

    Rural Alberta is the “perfect fit” for Blairmore’s Dr. Bert Reitsma – 26th September 2017

    Dr. Bert Reitsma has come a long way to become one of rural Alberta’s strongest advocates.   An accomplished surgeon, Dr. Reitsma...

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  • RhPAP discusses health care concerns at Lac La Biche AAMDC meeting – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    RhPAP discusses health care concerns at Lac La Biche AAMDC meeting – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    On Friday, September 22, three representatives from RhPAP met with members of the Alberta Association of Municipal, Districts, and Counties (AAMDC) in...

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  • MCAP Online Plus is seeking Preceptors in Rural Alberta locations – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    MCAP Online Plus is seeking Preceptors in Rural Alberta locations – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    MCAP Online Plus is seeking Preceptors in Rural Alberta locations to help expose IMGs to Rural Medicine, and to provide them with the tools...

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  • Bruderheim working to bring essential medical services to residents

    Bruderheim working to bring essential medical services to residents

    For the last two years, the Bruderheim Town Council has been tireless in its efforts to better the lives of local residents....

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  • RhPAP discusses new role, broader mandate at Lethbridge AAMDC meeting – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    RhPAP discusses new role, broader mandate at Lethbridge AAMDC meeting – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    By Eric Granson Fourteen municipalities and districts, represented by senior administrative personnel and elected officials, met in Lethbridge on September 15, 2017...

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  • RhPAP Call for Proposals Opportunity to Host – 2018 Rural Alberta Health Professions Attraction and Retention Conference – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    RhPAP Call for Proposals Opportunity to Host – 2018 Rural Alberta Health Professions Attraction and Retention Conference – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Since 2008, the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP) has hosted an annual Rural Alberta Community Physician Attraction and Retention conference. These...

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  • A renewed plan for rural Alberta – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    A renewed plan for rural Alberta – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    It wasn’t long ago that many rural and remote Alberta communities were facing a health care crisis.  In the early ‘90s, the...

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  • RPAP Rural Health Round-Up: Week of August 28, 2017 – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    RPAP Rural Health Round-Up: Week of August 28, 2017 – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    It’s been a busy summer at RPAP! Our staff of consultants and communications professionals have been on the road all summer, talking...

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  • Register now for the Pain Society of Alberta annual conference – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Register now for the Pain Society of Alberta annual conference – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    With a breath-taking backdrop in Jasper National Park, this one and half day conference, with preconference workshops, will benefit physicians and allied healthcare professionals with up to date...

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  • RPAP Rural Health Round-Up: Week of July 10, 2017             – 14th July 2017

    RPAP Rural Health Round-Up: Week of July 10, 2017 – 14th July 2017

    On Fridays, we showcase the people and places we encounter each week in our quest to support quality health care provision in...

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  • New Multidisciplinary Medical Clinic Opens in Drumheller – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    New Multidisciplinary Medical Clinic Opens in Drumheller – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Riverside Medical Clinic in Drumheller, which celebrated its official Grand Opening on June 30, is the dream child of Drs. Veronique  and Rithesh Ram. ...

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