Rural practise brings welcome challenges to new doctor
Dr. Saurabh Parmar loves to learn something new every day. His clinic in Beaverlodge, Alberta, a nearby satellite office in Hythe, and...
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Unsung Heroes: Grimshaw/Berwyn Emergency Team Saves Lives with Exceptional Care
The Rhapsody Awards recognize rural Alberta health professionals or teams that demonstrate superior commitment to their patients, health-care team, and community. You’d...
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A Heartwarming Journey of Dedication: Dr. Noel DaCunha, Rural Physician of the Year
In the welcoming embrace of Long Island Lake, a group of aspiring physicians experience the essence of rural living, guided by the...
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Locum doctor discovers rural gem a great place to RESIDE full-time
Finding your true calling is often a winding journey. For Dr. Olga Efimova, that path detoured through an economics graduate degree before...
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RhPAP research grant leads to virtual success: Telehealth integration keeps patients close to home
A Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)-supported research project in the Crowsnest Pass municipality in Southern Alberta has been making significant...
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Unveiling the Thriving World of Rural Nursing Through Jackie McDonald’s Journey
Meet Jackie McDonald, a passionate registered nurse whose love for learning led her to Hinton, AB. Hailing from a four-year nursing program...
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That’s the Spirit: A doctor’s mission to transform rural health care
In the heart of Spirit River, a dedicated family physician is rewriting the story of rural health care. Dr. Deanna Funk, driven...
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Q&A with RhPAP Board Member Dr. Michael Caffaro
Dr. Michael Caffaro joined the RhPAP Board of Directors in 2022 as a representative for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of...
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Embrace Adventure: Thriving in Rural Nursing with Arielle Stuart
Meet Arielle Stuart, a licensed practical nurse whose journey embodies the spirit of embracing new horizons. After completing her training in Surrey,...
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How a city raised nurse came to love the rural practice and lifestyle in Whitecourt
Kristen Belke, a registered nurse, was city born and raised. So, what led her to live and work in Whitecourt, a rural...
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RhPAP sponsors advanced care course for rural health professionals
In mid-June, RhPAP was pleased to sponsor a group of health professionals including rural physicians and nurses as they took part...
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REAL program helps physiotherapist offer patients advanced care close to home
“Dry needling” is so successful for a rural Alberta physiotherapist that he’s expanding his knowledge, so more people with chronic pain and...
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