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Healthcare teams across the province appreciated during Alberta Rural Health Week

Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare. Organized by RhPAP,…

Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare. Organized by RhPAP, this annual event shone a spotlight on the dedicated healthcare providers and community volunteers who…

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  • Dr. Tom Phillips: “The adult the adults trust”

    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

    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”

    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”

    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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  • Dr. David Miller: “Committed to colleagues and community”

    Dr. David Miller: “Committed to colleagues and community”

    The RPAP Rural Physician Award of Distinction enjoyed a successful second campagin, with 24 outstanding candidates being nominated for the 2003 award....

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  • Dr. Stuart Iglesias: “A quiet but dynamic influence”

    Dr. Stuart Iglesias: “A quiet but dynamic influence”

    From its inception in 1992, the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan (RPAP) has served a critical role in promoting physician recruitment and...

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  • AHS: Third new family physician recruited to High Level – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    AHS: Third new family physician recruited to High Level – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    From Alberta Health Services comes word another practiising physician will be joining the ranks in High Level: Local residents have improved access...

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  • Great news for new citizens interested in Canadian culture, history – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Great news for new citizens interested in Canadian culture, history – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    During the first year of Canadian citizenship, you are eligible to receive the Cultural Access Pass.  The pass allows Canada’s newest citizens...

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  • Give your community a healthy dose of recognition – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Give your community a healthy dose of recognition – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Created in 2007, the Alberta Rural Physician Community Attraction and Retention Award recognizes a rural Alberta community that has best developed innovative...

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  • Your community physician deserves a healthy dose of recognition             – 6th August 2014

    Your community physician deserves a healthy dose of recognition – 6th August 2014

    For years, they’ve kept you and your community strong. They’re a healer. A role model.  They’re dedicated to maintaining great healthcare close...

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  • RPAP Awards provide a healthy dose of recognition – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    RPAP Awards provide a healthy dose of recognition – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    The RPAP Awards provide a healthy dose of recognition to rural Alberta physicians and communities who exhibit excellence in the delivery of...

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  • Team effort attracts new physician to Fariview – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Team effort attracts new physician to Fariview – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

    Successful recruitment of community physicians to rural Alberta is a team effort. In communities across rural Alberta, it is the cumulative efforts...

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