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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…

‘Best decision I ever made’ Flagstaff County Skills Event – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

The Flagstaff County skills day starts here in a town with medieval names. And there, not far from the corner of Galahad and Guinevere, is Sir Galahad...
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Wainwright High School Skills Day – 6th June 2018

For some high school students in Wainwright, a medical career in the military could be a good choice. After all, a Canadian...
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‘It’s a game changer’ RhPAP Brings EDE Ultrasound Course to Brooks

“Ultrasound is the stethoscope for the 21st century,” says Dr. Doewe Kits, an emergency room physician in Brooks. “What ultrasound allows us...
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Growing their own health professionals in Brooks – 29th May 2018

Doctor, nurse, paramedic are just a few of the career examples high school students were exposed to at a May 15 RhPAP...
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Dr. Nichol Award Presentation – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

May 4th was a big day for Dr. Chris Nichol of Camrose. He was the recipient of the 2017 RhPAP Rural Physician...
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First Ever Pincher Creek High School Skills Day – 23rd May 2018

Over 30 keen high school students were introduced careers in rural health care during an April 20 skills day at the...
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Young Medical Minds Program highlights medical options for rural students

Dr. Chris Nichol doesn’t mince words with a dozen attentive Grade 8 students as he leads an examination of a patient named...
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RhPAP Meets Minister Hoffman – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Thank-you to the Hon. Sarah Hoffman for taking the time to meet with members of the RhPAP Board of Directors on May...
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Profile of Dr. Chris Nichol, Camrose Physician and 2017 Alberta Rural Physician Award of Distinction recipient

Camrose family physician, Dr. Chris Nichol, never pictured himself in a rural practice as he worked his way through medical school. Neither...
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Wainwright Star Edge: Students get hands-on experience at Grow Your Own Health Skills event – 14th May 2018

The following is an article by Zak McLachland that first appeared in the April 27, 2018 edition of the Wainwright Star EDGE....
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“I Choose to Be Busy” – Carolyn Robbins on being a nurse and rancher in Pincher Creek

Some people choose to take care of people for a living. Others choose to take care of animals. Carolyn Robbins has decided...
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Sundre to celebrate local nurses while introducing nursing skills to students – The Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan

Students from Sundre and Cremona high schools to learn essential nursing skills at May 7 event Sundre and Cremona high school students...
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