Rural Health Beat Archives - Page 2 of 15 - Rural Health Professions Action Plan

New RhPAP director leaves competitive pool for career in medicine

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is the newest director…

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is the newest director on RhPAP’s board. Alexandre Grant becomes the first medical student to join RhPAP’s 10-member board…

Let’s Go Rural! events come full circle for Innisfail-based nurse

Growing up in a small town, Amber Thibault always felt the unique charm of rural life. As a nursing student, she seized...
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Doctor finds her ‘giddy up’ in Blairmore with support from RhPAP program

Dr. Vanessa Rogers’ path to becoming a physician was a bit of a rocky ride. The horse lover and competitive rider didn’t...
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Speech-language pathologist targets stubborn sounds after RhPAP-funded training

Getting clients to successfully pronounce particular sounds was sometimes a challenge for rural speech-language pathologist Alaina Gamache. It wasn’t until the Bonnyville-based...
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New director shares business expertise with RhPAP board

Scott Boyer joined the RhPAP Board of Directors in 2023 as a public member representative. Born and raised in Edmonton, the married...
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For Nikki Kachmarchyk, rural nursing is a journey of challenges and fulfillment

Nikki Kachmarchyk, a licensed practical nurse, never imagined working in a rural community. Afterall, she didn’t mind practising in the city. But...
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Community collaboration shines: RhPAP, AHS and locals unite to welcome new nurse

A Northern Alberta community is rallying to welcome an international registered nurse with hope it will encourage him to set down roots...
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RESIDE funding supports new physicians in rural and remote areas

Several new family physicians are practising across the province, from Cardston to Spirit River, owing to a provincial initiative managed by RhPAP...
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E-SIMulations assist rural nurses with domestic violence screening

A research project supported by RhPAP to empower rural nurses in effectively screening for domestic violence within their communities is being shared...
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Rural practise brings welcome challenges to new doctor

Dr. Saurabh Parmar loves to learn something new every day. His clinic in Beaverlodge, Alberta, a nearby satellite office in Hythe, and...
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Locum doctor discovers rural gem a great place to RESIDE full-time

Finding your true calling is often a winding journey. For Dr. Olga Efimova, that path detoured through an economics graduate degree before...
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RhPAP research grant leads to virtual success: Telehealth integration keeps patients close to home

A Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)-supported research project in the Crowsnest Pass municipality in Southern Alberta has been making significant...
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That’s the Spirit: A doctor’s mission to transform rural health care

In the heart of Spirit River, a dedicated family physician is rewriting the story of rural health care. Dr. Deanna Funk, driven...
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