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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…

Rural Alberta health-care heroes receive well-deserved recognition

Fairview, Peace River, and Vulcan are home to 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Award recipients A community icon, a pillar of the medical community,...
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Paramedic plans to engage with his community as a dedicated physician

Congratulations to Craig Bertagnolli on receiving a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award! Craig grew up on a farm outside Rocky Mountain...
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First-year medical student plans to pursue her passions for rural medicine and women’s health

Congratulations to Jaslyn Rasmuson, who has been named a recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. Jaslyn grew up in...
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Medical student plans to meet rural patients “where they are at”

Congratulations to Breanne Gordulic, recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. Breanne’s interest in rural medicine began when she moved...
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First-year medical student plans to return to his rural roots

Congratulations to Jarom Stevenson of Rosemary, Alberta, one of the recipients of the 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. These awards provide a one-time...
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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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Shortage of physicians in Tofield led to creation of local, award-winning attraction and retention committee

“In the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity.” ― Albert Einstein Five years ago, the Town of Tofield had a medical crisis....
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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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Physician Award recipient didn’t plan to practise for long in rural Alberta, but something changed…

In 1992, Dr. Kent Bernes came to Barrhead to get a few years of experience as a family physician and then move...
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Remote instruction for rural ultrasound courses introduced for the first time in RhPAP-supported event in Camrose.

Technology is dramatically changing the way rural physicians learn how to perform ultrasounds. Up until now, each bed station that is part...
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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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