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Brooks physician enhances rural medical training with RhPAP support

May 1 is National Physicians’ Day.  In recognition, RhPAP would like to thank all the physicians who keep quality healthcare close to home for rural…

May 1 is National Physicians’ Day.  In recognition, RhPAP would like to thank all the physicians who keep quality healthcare close to home for rural residents. This story features a rural doctor who endeavours to stay at the top of…

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  • Ryan Scheltus: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Ryan Scheltus: 2024 Rural Medical School Award recipient

    Ryan Scheltus  Community: Clive, Alberta  Medical school: University of Alberta  A medical student looks forward to one day performing surgeries for rural...

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  • Dr. Nicole Cardinal joins RhPAP board of directors

    Dr. Nicole Cardinal joins RhPAP board of directors

    This spring, RhPAP welcomes a new board of director: Dr. Nicole Cardinal. In conversation with Rural Health Beat coordinator Lorena Franchuk, the...

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  • Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Jaco Hoffman

    Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Jaco Hoffman

    Dr. Jaco Hoffman Community: Olds A doctor who breaks down barriers to ensure rural patients’ health needs are at the forefront is...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Crowsnest Medical Clinic

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Crowsnest Medical Clinic

    Crowsnest Medical Clinic A Crowsnest Pass healthcare team known for going above and beyond for locals and visitors has been awarded this...

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  • Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee:  Dr. Debbie Dehlen

    Shining a light on Rhapsody Physician Award nominee: Dr. Debbie Dehlen

    Dr. Debbie Dehlen Community: Lac La Biche A long-time physician from Lac La Biche is being recognized for tackling the challenges of...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award Nominee: Barrhead Community Cancer Centre Team

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award Nominee: Barrhead Community Cancer Centre Team

    Barrhead Community Cancer Centre Team Team members: Linda Knapp, Daniella Weirenga, Donna Nelson, Shelley Kaey, Charlotte Hill, Hope Meier, Donna Simoneau, Renee...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee:  Leslie Jones

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Leslie Jones

    Leslie Jones  Registered nurse/clinical educator  Community: Peace River  A registered nurse from Peace River who began her career assigning patients to clinic...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee:  Linda Parrish

    Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee: Linda Parrish

    Linda Parrish  Physician Assistant  Community: Bassano  A devoted physician assistant who helped Bassano during a difficult period without a local doctor is...

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  • Shining a light on Healthcare Heroes Award nominee:  Audrey McKenzie

    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

    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

    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

    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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