Alberta veterans hung up their boots to serve in rural health care
Remembrance Day continues to stir memories for retired Canadian Armed Forces members Linda Parrish and Mark Simons. The veterans, who now work...
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Wainwright offers degree for locals interested in becoming RNs
The recruitment and retention of nurses has been a challenge in rural Alberta for years. In response to that challenge, a “grow...
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Lactation consultants offer rural breastfeeding moms support
Becoming a parent is an experience like no other: the overwhelming emotion of meeting your new baby, the sleep deprivation, the joys of the first smile and...
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Apollo’s new medical centre ‘one small step’ for Blackfalds
It’s every community’s dream to have easy access to primary health care close to home. So when Dr. Muti Kauchali approached the...
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Rural firefighters remain committed to communities despite pandemic challenges
Fire Prevention Week occurs from October 3 to 9 across Canada and the United States this year. Established following the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871, this...
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Wabasca nursing team paves way for innovative training solution during COVID-19
Legendary musician and band leader, Duke Ellington, once said, “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” That’s exactly the approach the Wabasca/Desmarais Health...
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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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Health providers collaborate in Worsley to enhance patient care
Collaborations are a vital part of the efforts made by health professionals to improve patient outcomes. They are especially important in smaller...
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RhPAP funds tele-rehab project in Crowsnest Pass
Crowsnest Pass residents requiring additional rehabilitation support are now able to remotely access expertise from larger centres thanks to a cutting-edge technology project...
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Nurses learn on the job during summer break
Click here to read the sidebar, “Alberta Health Services (AHS) knows students can be the key to retention.” *This story appeared in...
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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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Program promoting healthy habits comes to rural Alberta
Learning how to shop for, cook, and eat healthy food are some skills children and their families are being taught to “CHANGE” their habits and reduce chronic...
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