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RhPAP-supported therapist eases patient trauma through nature

Encouraging conversation by gathering twigs and pebbles or taking a serene walk through nature can be effective ways to help people open up about their…

Encouraging conversation by gathering twigs and pebbles or taking a serene walk through nature can be effective ways to help people open up about their trauma and anxiety. High River-based Anna Swanepoel has used the concept in her practice after…

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  • Physician Award nominee: Dr. Ron Spice

    Physician Award nominee: Dr. Ron Spice

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Ron Spice Community: Okotoks Few people answer their phone when they are on a vacation...

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  • Physician Award Recipient: Dr. Cecile Lavoie

    Physician Award Recipient: Dr. Cecile Lavoie

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award recipient: Dr. Cecile Lavoie Community: Bonnyville Compassionate to patients, an exceptional mentor, amazing cook and treat maker....

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  • Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Wabamun Medical Clinic

    Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Wabamun Medical Clinic

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Wabamun Medical Clinic, Tammy St. Louis and Christina Hykawy Community: Wabamun A medical clinic team...

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  • Healthcare Hero Award Recipient: Chantal Crawford

    Healthcare Hero Award Recipient: Chantal Crawford

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award Recipient: Chantal Crawford Community: Sundre A forward-thinking registered nurse (RN) from Sundre is being hailed as...

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  • Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Mark Simons

    Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Mark Simons

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Mark Simons Community: Milk River “Dr. Mark” Simons may not officially be a doctor, but...

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  • Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Myron Thompson Health Centre Technologists

    Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Myron Thompson Health Centre Technologists

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Myron Thompson Health Centre Lab Combined Lab and X-Ray Technologists (CLXT) Community: Sundre An upbeat...

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  • Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists

    Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists, Dionne Hjelsing/Divyang Patel Community: Spirit River A pair of pharmacists in Spirit...

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  • Physician Award nominee: Dr. Robert A. Halse

    Physician Award nominee: Dr. Robert A. Halse

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Robert A. Halse Community: Ponoka It is hard to keep up with Ponoka family physician...

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  • Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Barrhead Community Cancer Centre

    Healthcare Hero Award nominee: Barrhead Community Cancer Centre

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Barrhead Community Cancer Centre team The team is comprised of registered nurses Linda Knapp, Daniella Weirenga,...

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  • Mother returns to rural nursing career thanks to international bursary initiative

    Mother returns to rural nursing career thanks to international bursary initiative

    Angelica Romero’s dream to become a registered nurse (RN) is coming true—again.  This month, Romero will begin her role as an RN...

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  • Request for Proposals: 2026 RhPAP Biennial Conference Host

    Request for Proposals: 2026 RhPAP Biennial Conference Host

    The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) invites innovative and impactful proposals from rural Alberta communities interested in hosting our 2026 biennial...

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  • Rachel Stefaniuk: 2025 Rural Medical Student Award Recipient

    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....

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