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Medical student plans to meet rural patients “where they are at”

Congratulations to Breanne Gordulic, recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. https://youtu.be/ECCWNlzhkG8 Breanne's interest in rural medicine began when she moved from Edmonton…

Congratulations to Breanne Gordulic, recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. https://youtu.be/ECCWNlzhkG8 Breanne's interest in rural medicine began when she moved from Edmonton to Wheatland County, close to her and her husband's rural roots. When she describes her…

Mother/daughter physicians swap medical advice

As a nod to Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend, RhPAP is sending an early shout-out to all the wonderful health-care professionals across...
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RhPAP launches interactive resource for info on rural health in Alberta

RhPAP U explores the many factors that affect the health of rural people and communities Have you ever wondered what the roles of...
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Taber doctor’s specialty turned out to be rural medicine

Doctors have become heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic and now it’s time to pay tribute during National Physicians’ Day on May 1....
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Rural VIP No. 18: Community Health Needs and Relating to Government

For April’s survey, we asked Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) members about their experiences relating their health-care needs to government. Governments are elected by, and accountable to, their constituents. As...
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Virtual workshops can help you feel better

Alberta Primary Care Networks offer support for those suffering at home This year has been a doozy, and no matter where we...
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This Peace River paramedic would prefer not to take you to the hospital

The exciting thing about being a rural community paramedic is that you never know what the day may bring. One thing is...
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Lac La Biche medical student opts to help vulnerable in own backyard

As a junior high school student in Lac La Biche, Kelly Anderson had big plans to travel the globe to provide medical care to...
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Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) for Rural Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

The Rural Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is pleased to announce a funded education opportunity for physiotherapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) working...
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Unexpected journey leads Ponoka graduate to return home for nursing career

Job during gap year ignites a passion for health care Never say never has a new meaning for MacKenzy Hatala. When the...
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A day in the life of a rural general surgeon

Dr. Kevin Whitlock, arrived in the operating room just before 8 a.m. A rural general surgeon at the Rocky Mountain House Health...
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Rural health professionals invited to shape their future education options

For Dr. Jane Fowke and her husband, Dr. Ian Macdonald, virtual continuing professional development is nothing new. The couple have been attending...
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$6M for medical students to work in rural Alberta

More physicians will be working in rural Alberta thanks to a $6-million investment that will increase Albertans’ access to the care they...
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