News & Events - Page 18 of 81 - Rural Health Professions Action Plan

New RhPAP director leaves competitive pool for career in medicine

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is the newest director…

A competitive swimmer who had his sights set on the Olympics before his dreams were altered due to a rare disease is the newest director on RhPAP’s board. Alexandre Grant becomes the first medical student to join RhPAP’s 10-member board…

Rural VIP No. 18: Community Health Needs and Relating to Government

For April’s survey, we asked Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) members about their experiences relating their health-care needs to government. Governments are elected by, and accountable to, their constituents. As...
Read More
Virtual workshops can help you feel better

Alberta Primary Care Networks offer support for those suffering at home This year has been a doozy, and no matter where we...
Read More
This Peace River paramedic would prefer not to take you to the hospital

The exciting thing about being a rural community paramedic is that you never know what the day may bring. One thing is...
Read More
Lac La Biche medical student opts to help vulnerable in own backyard

As a junior high school student in Lac La Biche, Kelly Anderson had big plans to travel the globe to provide medical care to...
Read More
Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) for Rural Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

The Rural Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is pleased to announce a funded education opportunity for physiotherapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) working...
Read More
Rural docs: What are your thoughts on the climate of mental health support and needs in Alberta communities?

Rural Alberta physicians are invited to participate in a University of Alberta research study about psychiatry support for rural and urban family...
Read More
Unexpected journey leads Ponoka graduate to return home for nursing career

Job during gap year ignites a passion for health care Never say never has a new meaning for MacKenzy Hatala. When the...
Read More
A day in the life of a rural general surgeon

Dr. Kevin Whitlock, arrived in the operating room just before 8 a.m. A rural general surgeon at the Rocky Mountain House Health...
Read More
Rural health professionals invited to shape their future education options

For Dr. Jane Fowke and her husband, Dr. Ian Macdonald, virtual continuing professional development is nothing new. The couple have been attending...
Read More
$6M for medical students to work in rural Alberta

More physicians will be working in rural Alberta thanks to a $6-million investment that will increase Albertans’ access to the care they...
Read More
Rural cancer patients can EXCEL at living well

EXCEL is EXercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well, and is an exercise study (ETHICS ID: HREBA.CC-20-0098). EXCEL provides an exercise program...
Read More
Peace River committee knows making the partner feel welcome is a game changer

As far as health workforce attraction and retention committees go, Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee (PRHARC) is just a youngster....
Read More