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RhPAP’s 2024-25 Year in Review highlights a year of rural health impact

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is proud to share its 2024–25 Year in Review, showcasing the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting rural Alberta…

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is proud to share its 2024–25 Year in Review, showcasing the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting rural Alberta communities in addressing healthcare workforce challenges and improving access to healthcare services in rural areas. …

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  • Physician Award nominee: Dr. Wesley Steed

    Physician Award nominee: Dr. Wesley Steed

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Wesley Steed Community: Taber Dr. Wesley Steed will find a way to help — even...

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  • Physician Award nominee: Dr. Hermanus Potgieter

    Physician Award nominee: Dr. Hermanus Potgieter

    Recognizing 2025 Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Hermanus Potgieter Community: Viking  It’s hard to know where Viking’s Dr. Hermanus Potgieter is going...

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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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