RhPAP’s Rural Voice Information Panel
RhPAP values hearing from rural Albertans about health care in their communities. Throughout the years, RhPAP has been privileged to work alongside...
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Planting the seeds of support: A farmer’s journey with mental illness
Growing up in rural Alberta, discussions about mental health were never a part of Sean Stanford’s life. “Farmers are usually the kind...
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Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health
If a conversation could save a life, would you have it? What if that conversation was about mental health and suicide? What if the life in...
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Clinics adapt in response to COVID-19 to keep patients safe and healthy
COVID-19 has changed the way we work, live, and even how we look at health care. Even though treating and preventing the...
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Volunteers RISE to reduce rural pandemic isolation
Some medical student volunteers are reaching out to rural Canadians who feel isolated during the coronavirus pandemic. The Rural and Isolated Support...
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Dr. Gavin Parker named Chairperson of RhPAP Board of Directors
On behalf of the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, I am pleased to share with you that effective today, Dr. Gavin Parker...
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Wetaskiwin program provides Elder support for Maskwacis moms
Support is an integral part of every successful pregnancy. Yet for some women, especially those who have to travel for appointments, that...
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Are you a medical student planning to practise in rural Alberta?
RhPAP would like to support you on your journey to rural medicine! For over a decade, RhPAP has supported rural and non-rural...
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Rural Alberta companies help expand hospital capacity in Alberta and beyond during pandemic
Two rural Alberta companies are making a big difference in the fight against COVID-19 by helping to expand the capacity of urban...
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The need to emphasize health-care assets when promoting community
Above: Red Deer College students Andrea Luca, RN (left), and Roxanne Hiebert, who works in health information management at the Red Deer...
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Meet our new Director of Health Professions, Amy Deagle
RhPAP is pleased to announce that Amy Deagle of Consort, Alberta has joined our team as Director of Health Professions. Amy will be starting...
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Mobile eye clinic has eyes on rural Alberta
If you see a 40-foot recreational vehicle cruising in rural Alberta, you might not necessarily think of climbing aboard for an eye...
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