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Rachel Stefaniuk: 2025 Rural Medical Student Award Recipient

Watching her “baba” navigate cancer in a small rural Alberta community with few healthcare options prompted a Willingdon woman to study medicine. “This lack of…

Watching her “baba” navigate cancer in a small rural Alberta community with few healthcare options prompted a Willingdon woman to study medicine. “This lack of equality in healthcare inspired me to pursue medicine and work towards filling the healthcare gap…

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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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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