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RhPAP is recruiting a new public member for our Board of Directors

Help support rural Alberta communities in their efforts to keep healthcare close to home. The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is recruiting a Director…

Help support rural Alberta communities in their efforts to keep healthcare close to home. The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is recruiting a Director to serve on the organization’s board commencing July 2025. Working with management, the board of…

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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That’s the Spirit: A doctor’s mission to transform rural health care

In the heart of Spirit River, a dedicated family physician is rewriting the story of rural health care. Dr. Deanna Funk, driven...
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Q&A with RhPAP Board Member Dr. Michael Caffaro

Dr. Michael Caffaro joined the RhPAP Board of Directors in 2022 as a representative for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of...
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Embrace Adventure: Thriving in Rural Nursing with Arielle Stuart

Meet Arielle Stuart, a licensed practical nurse whose journey embodies the spirit of embracing new horizons. After completing her training in Surrey,...
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How a city raised nurse came to love the rural practice and lifestyle in Whitecourt

Kristen Belke, a registered nurse, was city born and raised. So, what led her to live and work in Whitecourt, a rural...
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RhPAP sponsors advanced care course for rural health professionals

In mid-June, RhPAP was pleased to sponsor a group of health professionals including rural physicians and nurses as they took part...
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REAL program helps physiotherapist offer patients advanced care close to home

“Dry needling” is so successful for a rural Alberta physiotherapist that he’s expanding his knowledge, so more people with chronic pain and...
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RhPAP funds STARS training for Westlock health providers

Emergency departments in rural Alberta often see patients who are in shock. Treating them correctly can be the difference between life and...
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2023 RhPAP Rhapsody Award Recipients Announcement

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan is proud to announce the 2023 RhPAP Rhapsody Award recipients. The Rhapsody Awards celebrate individuals and...
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