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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…

This second-year medical student from Spring Coulee, Alberta already has his sights set on practising in Cardston.

Congratulations to Zach Gorham, one of four recipients of the RhPAP 2020 Rural Medical School Award. Each student receives $5,000 to assist...
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Virtual clinic helps tackle health-care barriers for Indigenous people

An innovative and collaborative virtual clinic is giving Indigenous people in Alberta a new option when it comes to accessing health care....
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Rocky Mountain House nurse soon to be physician hopes to go rural

Congratulations to Sarah Walton, one of four recipients of the RhPAP 2020 Rural Medical School Award. Each student receives $5,000 to assist...
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Award-worthy nursing team in Manning treats patients like they are family

The Manning Community Health Centre nursing team is one of the recipients of the 2020 RhPAP Rhapsody Health-care Heroes Awards. Established in...
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Strong supports lead to mental health success

Mental health supports are different for everyone, but are vital to every wellness journey. These supports, from professional help such as therapy and...
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Rural VIP No. 15: Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care

On January 7, 2021, RhPAP asked the 224 members of the Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) survey panel about their general understanding of interprofessional approaches to health care. Interprofessional collaboration occurs...
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Sharing personal experiences to end mental health stigma

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, one in five Canadians experience a mental health problem or illness in any given year. Despite...
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RhPAP has always been there for Dr. Gavin Parker. Now he’s returning the favour.

Dr. Gavin Parker has had ties to the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) for a long time. RhPAP’s new board chair...
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Tofield recreation therapist makes life fun for long-term care residents

Everyone likes to have fun, whether they are one or 100. So, if Nicole Kulba is taking care of you, consider yourself...
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PCN workshop’s advice: Don’t worry, be happy

Happiness—it’s a simple concept that isn’t always easy to come by, especially coming out of the year that was 2020. That’s why practitioners at...
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Nominations for the 2021 Rhapsody Awards are now open

Have health professionals made a big difference in your rural Alberta community? Has your rural community successfully excelled at attracting and retaining...
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Rural nursing and midwifery key to enhancing future health care

RhPAP wraps up its celebration of 2020 The Year of the Nurse and Midwife by looking into what’s in store down the...
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