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RhPAP-supported therapist eases patient trauma through nature

Encouraging conversation by gathering twigs and pebbles or taking a serene walk through nature can be effective ways to help people open up about their…

Encouraging conversation by gathering twigs and pebbles or taking a serene walk through nature can be effective ways to help people open up about their trauma and anxiety. High River-based Anna Swanepoel has used the concept in her practice after…

Students “Go rural!” for comprehensive medical training

Prospective physicians who want to get the most out of their medical training should look to go rural. This is the advice...
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Why you should be a rural preceptor

Calling all rural physicians! The University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine and the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry...
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RhPAP funding supports endoscopy teams at Banff conference

For endoscopists and their nursing teams, the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest strategies and techniques is to go to...
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RhPAP supports rural health providers at Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals event

The annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals (EMRH) event in Banff is a tremendous learning opportunity for rural health professionals. This year,...
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Lacombe physicians benefit from EDE Ultrasound course

February 8, 2023 – The Lacombe Memorial Centre played host to a highly engaged group of physicians during an RhPAP sponsored EDE...
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Resident physician in Spirit River shares why she loves rural practice

For Dr. Melody Biette, doing a rural residency has already convinced her that she wants to practice medicine in rural Alberta. Dr....
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RhPAP supports six rural nurses at trauma nursing course in Banff

Fortunately, serious vehicle accidents in rural Alberta are a rare occurrence. Nonetheless, rural hospital nurses want to be trained to confidently treat...
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Doctor and young family choose to RESIDE in rural Alberta

Opening a practice as a new physician is an overwhelming endeavour in itself, but doing so with a young family in tow...
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RhPAP supports rural operating room nurses at Rural Surgical Skills workshop in Banff

Physicians who practise in operating rooms in rural Alberta hospitals are often regular attendees at the annual Rural Surgical Skills workshops in...
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RhPAP contributes to health professional learning in Banff

RhPAP staff were kept busy from January 18–20 in Banff, Alberta as several events were taking place over the same three-day period....
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Dr. Danae Wolfaardt moved 16,000 km to practice family medicine in Spirit River

Dr. Danae Wolfaardt’s arrival in Spirit River was a homecoming of sorts. Dr. Wolfaardt’s mother grew up in the community a hour...
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Virtual care makes rural counselling more accessible

Rural Albertans who need mental health support during the upcoming holiday season or in the future have a new way to connect...
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