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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…

Shared lessons: Preceptors, students learn from each other on the job

Thank you, rural preceptors! November 2 is designated as Rural Preceptor Recognition Day by RhPAP to acknowledge the commitment health-care preceptors give...
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From Libya to La Crete: Family doctor continues devotion to his patients

Having a family doctor to call their own wasn’t something La Crete residents were accustomed to before Dr. Fathi Lajili arrived 10...
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South Africans receive warm welcome from northern Alberta community

Winter preparation is an annual ritual for many rural Canadians, but some tasks may seem a little unusual for those new to...
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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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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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Looking out for seniors is a community effort

Being a “senior” encompasses a lot. It’s a catch-all for those who are older: in some cases, beginning with a senior’s discount...
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Physicians enjoy a better balance between work and family life in rural Alberta

For some, the idea of being a physician and parent may seem daunting. However, those already raising young families say it’s not...
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Learning from adversity allows rural communities to better meet local health needs

Two rural communities are proving, like a phoenix, they can rise above crises and make positive changes to health care. Both Slave...
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Passion for volunteering becomes stress release for rural RN

For 43 years, registered nurse, Irene Crosland, worked in the fast-paced environment of labour and delivery, the emergency department, and acute care,...
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Practicum students receive warm welcome from rural communities

Cheering on Junior A hockey, practising self-care, and stepping up to volunteer may not be activities you would expect a university student...
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Rural health providers get ‘REAL’ lifelong learning support

Finding the time and money to enrol in optional professional development courses can be challenging for rural nurses and other health professionals....
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