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Conklin students learn about the value of health-care careers

Students in Conklin recently learned first-hand what health careers are available to them thanks to a pilot project involving a local health-care provider. RhPAP partnered…

Students in Conklin recently learned first-hand what health careers are available to them thanks to a pilot project involving a local health-care provider. RhPAP partnered with CAREERS: The Next Generation Foundation (CAREERS) and the Wood Buffalo Primary Care Network (PCN)…

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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Rural cancer patients can EXCEL at living well

EXCEL is EXercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well, and is an exercise study (ETHICS ID: HREBA.CC-20-0098). EXCEL provides an exercise program...
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Peace River committee knows making the partner feel welcome is a game changer

As far as health workforce attraction and retention committees go, Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee (PRHARC) is just a youngster....
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Rural VIP No. 17: Health Literacy

For the March 2021 survey, we asked Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) members about the resources they use when seeking health-care information, their satisfaction with these resources, and the impact of these resources on...
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