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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 conference. Since 2008,…

The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) invites innovative and impactful proposals from rural Alberta communities interested in hosting our 2026 biennial conference. Since 2008, this premier event has brought together professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to advancing rural health…

From Jamaica to Lac La Biche, this RN loves the switch to rural practice

Before COVID-19, you often could find registered nurse, Debbiann Wilson, hitting a punching bag in her free time. “I try to do some boxing, which I’m...
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Northwest Alberta is home to RhPAP’s 2020 Health-care Heroes

The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee recognized for welcoming health providers, engaging and empowering community with their work
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Wainwright is “undeniably a better place” thanks to 2020 Rhapsody Award recipient

The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee recognized for welcoming health providers, engaging and empowering community with their work
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Peace Regional Committee named 2020 RhPAP Rhapsody Community Award recipient

The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee recognized for welcoming health providers, engaging and empowering community with their work
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Learning some new moves at the Bigstone Medical Clinic

RhPAP works with Wabasca health-care providers to provide tools for reducing stress How do you cope with stress as a health-care provider? For the staff...
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Fort McMurray’s 3D printers make face masks easier to wear

When a need appears, Albertan communities will rise to the challenge, identifying solutions to problems we never knew we would have.
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Fort McMurray flooding spotlights volunteer efforts

Flood water hadn’t completed its assault on downtown Fort McMurray late last month before an unofficial army of volunteers mobilized to support displaced residents and businesses.
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3D Printers across Alberta building equipment for essential workers

When a need appears, Albertan communities will rise to the challenge, identifying solutions to problems we never knew we would have.
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Rural communities tackle mental health by coming together

For the 38 per cent of Albertans who live in rural and remote areas accessing important mental health supports can be a challenge.
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Why should you consider being a rural doctor?

“Try it. You just might like it.” I’m sure you’ve heard that before, perhaps when your parents were trying to convince you to...
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Peace River a draw for Canadian medical grads

Many homegrown family doctors have been drawn to a welcoming Northern Alberta community, outfitted with a well-supported teaching hospital. Several western Canadian graduates have been part...
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Exploring the nursing side of endoscopy

Endoscopies are procedures to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body and require an endoscope to be...
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