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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…

Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Audrey McKenzie

Audrey McKenzie Clinical educator/healthcare volunteer Community: Sundre Caring for patients bedside, managing a hospital, teaching and volunteering—registered nurse Audrey McKenzie has touched...
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Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Lori Apostal

Lori Apostal Executive Director, Wood Buffalo Primary Care Network and Aspen Primary Care Network Community: Fort McMurray/Westlock Lori Apostal has had her...
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Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Spirit River Pharmacists

Spirit River Pharmacy Team: Dionne Hjelsing, Kris Cruikshank, Divying Patel Community: Spirit River A trio of pharmacists from Spirit River are known...
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Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: BORN-Beginnings of Obstetrics for Rural Nurses

BORN-Beginnings of Obstetrics for Rural Nurses A program conceived to help northern Alberta nurses learn about rural obstetrics is earning rave reviews...
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Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Raubenheimer Medical Clinic

Dr. Anton Raubenheimer, Dr. Stephan Raubenheimer, Dr. Henrik Lourens, Flora May Moragreiga, Angela Shake, Cassie Melenka, Julie Wortel, Shelley Pauk, Tammy Huk,...
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A T-Rex-cellent experience for 27 medical and nursing students

Over the weekend of March 16-17, the community of Drumheller hosted a group of eager medical and nursing students from the University...
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Study to ask global nurses about their rural Alberta experience

RhPAP is investing $25,000 in a research project to learn more about the experiences of internationally educated nurses (IENs) who work...
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Board member bridges communication between AHS and rural health practitioners

Family physician Dr. Christine Ellis recently joined RhPAP’s Board of Directors, representing one of the Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) seats on the...
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Four rural Alberta nurses share what brought them to rural practice and why they love it

“In the end… We only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we...
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Let’s Go Rural! events come full circle for Innisfail-based nurse

Growing up in a small town, Amber Thibault always felt the unique charm of rural life. As a nursing student, she seized...
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Rural Health Professions Action Plan paves the way for internationally educated nurses in Alberta to complete bridging training and practice in rural Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta (February 12, 2024) — The Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) is pleased to announce a significant funding commitment from...
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Doctor finds her ‘giddy up’ in Blairmore with support from RhPAP program

Dr. Vanessa Rogers’ path to becoming a physician was a bit of a rocky ride. The horse lover and competitive rider didn’t...
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