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RhPAP is now hiring for a Database Coordinator

This position is open to candidates in Edmonton or those working from a home-based office in Alberta. For three decades, RhPAP – Alberta’s Rural Health…

This position is open to candidates in Edmonton or those working from a home-based office in Alberta. For three decades, RhPAP – Alberta’s Rural Health Professions Action Plan has supported the efforts of rural Albertans to maintain an accessible health…

Fairview celebrates Kim Ruether, recipient of the 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Health-care Hero Award

Congratulations to Kim Ruether, recipient of the 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Health-care Heroes Award! Kim grew up in Northwest Alberta, on a homestead...
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Vulcan community comes together to celebrate Rhapsody Award

Recently, the community of Vulcan came out in full force to show their support for both health-care professionals and the committee that...
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Conklin students learn about the value of health-care careers

Students in Conklin recently learned first-hand what health careers are available to them thanks to a pilot project involving a local health-care...
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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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What’s involved in Alberta Health Services’ rural physician recruitment? Hint: More than you think!

Recently, Vanessa Weatherbee, a senior consultant with Alberta Health Services (AHS) Medical Affairs, was joined by Susan Smith and Alecia Kerber, physician...
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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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Early-bird registration now open for 2022 Rural Community Health Provider Attraction and Retention Conference

Join us in Drayton Valley from October 4-6, 2022 for “Put on your Perspectacles: Looking through the Rural Lens” Conference! Taking place...
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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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Alberta Rural Health Week starts today!

May 30 – June 3, 2022 is Alberta Rural Health Week! Give your local health-care heroes a healthy dose of recognition Today,...
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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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