Rural Health Beat Archives - Page 8 of 15 - Rural Health Professions Action Plan

A legacy of dedication to rural healthcare: Remembering Dr. Peter K. Lindsay

Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and the contributions he…

Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and the contributions he made as an exemplary board member. Dr. Lindsay was Chair of the RhPAP Board when…

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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Understanding and collaboration is key for spouses in health care

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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Two Hills couple loves living and working together in rural health care

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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Friday nights are couple time for two Lac La Biche health professionals

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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