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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…

RhPAP U Pillar V-Rural Health Workforce

In Alberta, over 10 per cent of the rural workforce is employed in health care and social assistance, and they are making a difference...
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Technology could help rural seniors age in place

A University of Calgary professor wants rural seniors to have an opportunity to remain at home for as long as they can. Joon Lee along...
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RhPAP U Pillar IV-Rural Health Service Delivery

Over the past decade, some innovative health services that offer better access and quality of care for rural communities have begun to...
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Collaboration leads to recruitment success in Northern Alberta

For communities in Northern Alberta, attracting health professionals, and retaining them once they are there, can be a challenge. That’s why a new collaboration between...
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RhPAP U Pillar III Rural Health Research

In previous articles, we introduced the first two pillars of RhPAP U: Rural Population Health, and Rural Health Policy. Today, we introduce Pillar III – Rural Health Research. Rural Health Research...
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Student nurse feels at home thanks to Lac La Biche community and health providers

‘My first shift at the hospital was eye-opening…’ Lac La Biche posting encourages nursing student to pursue rural career By Kirsty Algar...
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“Model” Tofield, Ryley, Beaver County West Committee named 2021 RhPAP Rhapsody Community Award recipient

The Community Attraction & Retention Committee for Tofield, Ryley & Beaver County West recognized for its focus on community partnerships and collaboration...
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Pilot project brings health-care training to rural teams

Pilot project brings health-care training to rural teams Some health-care providers in northeastern Alberta have forged ahead with career development during the...
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Barrhead’s “brilliant family doc” is the 2021 Rhapsody Physician Award recipient

Dr. Kent Bernes named recipient of the 2021 RhPAP Rhapsody Rural Physician Award Following a review of the outstanding candidates nominated this...
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Rural VIP No. 19: Primary Care

Rural VIP No. 19: Primary care For May’s survey, we asked the Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) members about their experience with primary care in their...
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Health professionals get REAL support from pilot program

Educational support proving popular with rural health providers An RhPAP program aimed to help fund career learning opportunities for rural health professionals rolled out earlier this year with great...
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Wabasca and Innisfail are home to RhPAP’s 2021 Health-care Heroes

Wabasca/Desmarais Healthcare Centre Nursing Team and Innisfail’s Community Partners in Action to receive this year’s RhPAP Rhapsody Health-care Heroes Award A team of...
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