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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…

Bulls and billets part of unique Tofield health-care experience

Community will be a big part of the upcoming RhPAP Health Skills Weekend on Apr. 13-14, 2019 Billets and bulls will be...
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Meet The Artisan Who Designed And Crafted Our Rhapsody Awards

RhPAP’s Rhapsody Program celebrates rural health excellence in Alberta. So, we needed an award that excelled too. We also wanted it to...
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Emergency training course brings respect and understanding to fellow providers

Two-day training focuses on rural health-care scenarios Realistic emergency scenarios, mixed with a little humour, have physicians, nurses, and paramedics sharing a new...
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EDE Course participants complete boot camp training

After four days of intensive training, 20 rural physicians are well prepared to use their newly-honed bedside ultrasound skills in the real...
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Pembina committee rolls out the welcome mat in Drayton Valley

First impressions are powerful! So, when Suné and Dr. Ryan White came from South Africa to Drayton Valley for a site visit...
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New Pincher Creek A&R committee says thanks to local health-care heroes at inaugural event

The warmth of a chinook breeze welcomed Pincher Creek and area residents as they gathered on January 13 to say “thank you”...
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Gold, Chicken Bones, and a “Bouncy Pillow”

54 Post-Secondary Health Care Students Experience a Fun-Filled Skills Weekend in Peace River Have you ever jumped on the “Bouncy Pillow”? It’s...
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Enhanced Surgical Skills in rural Alberta: Q&A with Dr. Audrée Bédard and Dr. Jared Van Bussel

Family physicians who offer enhanced surgical skills (ESS) are vital to rural Alberta communities. Rural GPs who can perform enhanced surgeries like...
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Enrichment training opportunities for Alberta’s rural physicians

Physicians in rural Alberta have an opportunity to learn the skills they need to better serve their communities. The Physician Skills Enrichment...
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Thorhild County’s Nurse Practitioner keeps health care close to home

A rural Alberta county has undertaken innovative measures to maintain health care services close to home. Thorhild County, located about 80 km...
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Hythe Continuing Care Centre Honoured For Leadership

Small community values. Big time results. The Hythe Continuing Care Centre was honoured January 7 with a Rhapsody Rural Health-care Heroes Award which recognize rural...
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‘It’s Just Like Home Here’. Hythe Continuing Care Centre Team Rhapsody Award Profile

For some seniors, horses can be a fond reminder of earlier days on the farm. These horses are your next-door neighbours if...
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