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Growing the next generation of health professionals in Swan Hills.

High school students to receive a hands-on health-care experience in Swan Hills on April 6 Health professionals from the town of Swan Hills will teach…

High school students to receive a hands-on health-care experience in Swan Hills on April 6 Health professionals from the town of Swan Hills will teach Grades 9 - 12 students a variety of medical skills at an upcoming skills day…

High River doctor finds working with patients rewarding

Rural life, work ideal for High River doctor When Dr. Nicole Roper was a teen, her grandfather had a heart attack. Her...
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Mom’s medical trips abroad encourage daughter to study medicine

As a nod to Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend, RhPAP is sending an early shout-out to all the wonderful health-care professionals across...
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Daughter follows mom down the midwifery path

As a nod to Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend, RhPAP is sending an early shout-out to all the wonderful health-care professionals across...
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Mother/daughter physicians swap medical advice

As a nod to Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend, RhPAP is sending an early shout-out to all the wonderful health-care professionals across...
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Virtual workshops can help you feel better

Alberta Primary Care Networks offer support for those suffering at home This year has been a doozy, and no matter where we...
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Unexpected journey leads Ponoka graduate to return home for nursing career

Job during gap year ignites a passion for health care Never say never has a new meaning for MacKenzy Hatala. When the...
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Rural health professionals invited to shape their future education options

For Dr. Jane Fowke and her husband, Dr. Ian Macdonald, virtual continuing professional development is nothing new. The couple have been attending...
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Mentorship network provides peer-to-peer support and resources for treating chronic pain and addiction

Chronic pain and substance use disorders are serious, complex conditions. Twenty per cent of Canadians report having chronic pain, and, in the...
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Canine connection provides unique mental health support

EMS responders receive support from man’s best friend A one-of-a-kind mental health program is offering more support for Alberta Emergency Medical Services (EMS)...
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One-stop shop for health care in Slave Lake

After wildfires ravaged Slave Lake almost a decade ago, half of the community’s physicians moved on. As the community rebuilt, a unique...
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Welcome to Wellspring: Cancer support at your door

If you know anyone living with cancer, you know the road to recovery has parallel paths: medical treatment of the disease and, equally...
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High Level health-care couple recommends taking time to smell the roses

As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to romance, RhPAP thought it would be interesting to speak with some health-care couples—including doctors,...
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