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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…

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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RhPAP provides free accommodations to health professions students learning in rural Alberta

RhPAP wants to make the rural experience as positive as possible for health professions students learning in rural Alberta. RhPAP works in...
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Wabasca NP urges patients to be seen as whole person

Fear of being labelled keeps more than 60 per cent of Canadians with mental health issues or illnesses from seeking help, according...
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Program promoting healthy habits comes to rural Alberta

Learning how to shop for, cook, and eat healthy food are some skills children and their families are being taught to “CHANGE” their habits and reduce chronic...
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