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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…

Video: Dr. Llewellyn Schwegmann of Valleyview – "The glue that holds our medical community together" – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

2011’s RPAP Award of Distinction recipient was a rural Alberta physician who dedicated a quarter century of medical service to his community....
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Rocky Mountain House – “An organized, community-based approach to recruitment” – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

In 2010, RPAP and the Alberta Chambers of Commerce selected the Town of Rocky Mountain House and Rocky Recruitment and Retention Society...
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Dr. Robert Wedel of Taber – A legacy of good health – 27th August 2014

Following a year hiatus, the RPAP Award program resumed in 2010. After careful consideration, the selection committee chose an individual who has...
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RPAP Now: Your new Community Connection – 26th August 2014

Starting in September, the Community Connection e-Newsletter will be rolled into our existing monthly RPAP Now e-Publication. Connection subscribers will begin receiving...
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Video: Dr. Hess Boschma of Wabamun – The gentle healer – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

The 2008 recipient of the RPAP Rural Physician Award of Distinction believed there was more to life than making money, so he...
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Redwater – "Attention to little details" – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

In 2008, the RPAP and Alberta Chambers of Commerce selected the Town of Redwater as the second recipient of the Alberta Rural...
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Opening their hearts and homes – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

In 2002 the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan created the RPAP Rural Physician Award of Distinction, which celebrates the contributions of long-serving...
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Dr Lawrence Olfert: “An inspiration to many”

It was 2007 and Drumheller was on a roll. For the second time in three years, a physician from the Drumheller community...
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Dr. Tom Phillips: “The adult the adults trust”

The 2006 RPAP Award of Distinction recipient painted a picture of excellence in the practise of rural medicine. Dr. Tom Phillips, a...
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Early Careerist Award profiled rising stars in rural healthcare – 18th August 2014

Above Image: Dr. Tobias Gelber Beginning in 2002, the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan began recognizing long-serving rural physicians with the...
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Dr. Elizabeth Racz: “A member of the family”

RPAP Award of Distinction recipient, Dr. Elizabeth M. Racz, was the first choice for the award in more ways than one. Not...
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Dr. Michael Boorman: “Approaching people like they’re old friends”

Nurturing trust and abilities, and it helps a lot if you’re good friends. Following this philosophy, Dr. Michael G. Boorman of Rimbey...
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