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Healthcare teams across the province appreciated during Alberta Rural Health Week

Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare. Organized by RhPAP,…

Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare. Organized by RhPAP, this annual event shone a spotlight on the dedicated healthcare providers and community volunteers who…

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 VIP No. 20: Role of Rural Municipalities in Health Care

Rural VIP No. 20: Role of Rural Municipalities in Health Care With the upcoming municipal elections quickly approaching on October 18, 2021...
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Innisfail’s Dementia Friendly Community program is a model for other rural communities

Three years ago, the town of Innisfail had very little programming for individuals living with dementia. Today, Innisfail is a dementia friendly...
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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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Important notice regarding RhPAP’s 30th Anniversary celebration

Dr. Gavin Parker, Chair, RhPAP Board of Directors, with the full support of the Board and staff has decided to cancel the...
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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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Dogs tag along with couple during rural learning journey

Dr. Asha Cadrin knew she wanted to be a doctor since the fourth grade in elementary school. So, when Asha and her...
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