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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • RhPAP helps grow the next generation of health professionals in Innisfail

    RhPAP helps grow the next generation of health professionals in Innisfail

    (May 29, 2023) Health professionals from the Innisfail region will teach Grades 9 – 12 students a variety of medical skills at...

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  • RhPAP helps grow the next generation of health professionals in Grimshaw.

    RhPAP helps grow the next generation of health professionals in Grimshaw.

    (May 29, 2023) Health professionals from the Grimshaw region will teach Grades 9 – 12 students a variety of medical skills at...

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