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RhPAP is now hiring for a Database Coordinator

This position is open to candidates in Edmonton or those working from a home-based office in Alberta. For three decades, RhPAP – Alberta’s Rural Health…

This position is open to candidates in Edmonton or those working from a home-based office in Alberta. For three decades, RhPAP – Alberta’s Rural Health Professions Action Plan has supported the efforts of rural Albertans to maintain an accessible health…

TeleRehab 2.0 project improves access to specialized rehabilitation assessments and treatments for rural Albertans

A new joint project from Alberta Health Services and the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine allows rural Albertans access to...
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Video highlights of the 2022 RhPAP conference in Drayton Valley

Our 2022 conference titled: Put on your perspectacles: looking through the rural lens was an outstanding networking opportunity for attendees. Our thanks...
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AgCulture helps health professionals “Do More” for farmers dealing with mental health concerns

A 10-minute hailstorm on her prairie grain farm at harvest was all it took for Megz Reynolds to experience traumatic loss. After...
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Collaboration led to many accomplishments for the 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Community Award Recipient

Dr. Nellie Mbambo came all the way from Durban, South Africa to practice in Vulcan. The Vulcan and County Attraction and Retention...
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New physician to RESIDE in Cold Lake

Cold Lake will soon be home to a physician recruited through the Rural Education Supplement and Integrated Doctor Experience (RESIDE) Program. Dr....
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RhPAP welcomes Shanda Berns

RhPAP is pleased to announce that Shanda Berns is the new Senior Manager of Rural Community Development and Engagement. Shanda began with...
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RhPAP wishes everyone a happy Alberta Day!

Today, RhPAP recognizes Alberta Day, an occasion to celebrate our province’s unique spirit, culture, and heritage. We acknowledge the many First Nations,...
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Fairview celebrates Kim Ruether, recipient of the 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Health-care Hero Award

Congratulations to Kim Ruether, recipient of the 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Health-care Heroes Award! Kim grew up in Northwest Alberta, on a homestead...
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Vulcan community comes together to celebrate Rhapsody Award

Recently, the community of Vulcan came out in full force to show their support for both health-care professionals and the committee that...
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Many paths lead to careers in rural health care

The first step to embarking on a rural health-care career isn’t necessarily applying to a health-care training program. The pathway to such...
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Couple from India continues education to become rural Alberta RNs

For Tony Thomas and his wife, Tintu Mol Pazhukalayil Mathai, there was no doubt that they would return to the registered nursing roles they held in India...
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What’s involved in Alberta Health Services’ rural physician recruitment? Hint: More than you think!

Recently, Vanessa Weatherbee, a senior consultant with Alberta Health Services (AHS) Medical Affairs, was joined by Susan Smith and Alecia Kerber, physician...
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