Practising Physicians Archives - Rural Health Professions Action Plan

Request for Proposals: 2026 RhPAP Biennial Conference Host

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) invites innovative and impactful proposals from rural Alberta communities interested in hosting our 2026 biennial conference. Since 2008,…

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) invites innovative and impactful proposals from rural Alberta communities interested in hosting our 2026 biennial conference. Since 2008, this premier event has brought together professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing rural health…

New Magrath physician set up for success thanks to rural experience, RhPAP funding

Paying for a medical degree isn’t easy, especially with a young family in tow. For Spring Coulee’s Dr. Zach Gorham, RhPAP’s focus...
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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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2022 Rhapsody Physician Award recipient a pillar of the Peace River medical community

The Rhapsody Physician Award recognizes the contributions of rural physicians, especially those unsung heroes, who provide Alberta rural communities with outstanding patient...
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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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Rural Alberta health-care heroes receive well-deserved recognition

Fairview, Peace River, and Vulcan are home to 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Award recipients A community icon, a pillar of the medical community,...
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RhPAP funding opens door to REAL continuing education opportunities

No matter the role within rural health care, continuing education is important. That’s why RhPAP offers a variety of programs that support...
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Occupational Therapist helps patients get back to the “job of living.”

The most common question Noelannah Neubauer gets when talking to non-medical professionals is, “What does an Occupational Therapist do exactly?” Neubauer describes...
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Rural health professionals may have role in stopping human trafficking

Health professionals may have an ability to root out cases of human trafficking in rural Alberta just by asking a few pointed...
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New St. Paul doctor team connects long before work begins

Long before they settled into their new homes in St. Paul, seven physicians with roots around the world started building their own...
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St. Paul kicks off 2022 with new doctors and more to come

Maureen Miller can’t believe her community’s good fortune. St. Paul’s mayor is excited about the fact that seven new physicians have recently settled...
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RhPAP’s Accommodation Program gives learners a slice of rural life

Eileen and Mel Clow may be landlords, but when medical learners come to stay in the basement suite of their Hanna home,...
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Wabasca NP urges patients to be seen as whole person

Fear of being labelled keeps more than 60 per cent of Canadians with mental health issues or illnesses from seeking help, according...
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