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Healthcare teams across the province appreciated during Alberta Rural Health Week

Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare. Organized by RhPAP,…

Alberta Rural Health Week, held from May 27 to 31, 2024, was a vibrant celebration of the unsung heroes of rural healthcare. Organized by RhPAP, this annual event shone a spotlight on the dedicated healthcare providers and community volunteers who…

Student-led clinic delivers dental care to rural Métis residents

Taking care of our mouth, teeth, and gums is an important part of overall health. This is the message from the Canadian...
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Hinton med student finds the community connections in rural medicine appealing

Jesse Lineham loved the abundance of outdoor opportunities growing up in Hinton. This summer, she plans to run the Canadian Death Race...
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Growing the next generation of health professionals in Swan Hills.

High school students to receive a hands-on health-care experience in Swan Hills on April 6 Health professionals from the town of Swan...
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RhPAP welcomes newest team member Sharon Long

RhPAP is pleased to welcome our newest staff member, Sharon Long, to the Accommodations team. As the new Rural North Coordinator for...
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Growing the next generation of health professionals in the Athabasca/Boyle area

Health professionals from the Town of Athabasca, Athabasca County, Village of Boyle, and the MD of Opportunity region will teach high school...
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Rolling out the welcome mat for medical learners in Brooks

Knowing your accommodation is all set up before arriving for a medical rotation in an unfamiliar community is comforting. And having someone...
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Students “Go rural!” for comprehensive medical training

Prospective physicians who want to get the most out of their medical training should look to go rural. This is the advice...
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Why you should be a rural preceptor

Calling all rural physicians! The University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine and the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry...
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RhPAP funding supports endoscopy teams at Banff conference

For endoscopists and their nursing teams, the best way to stay up-to-date on the latest strategies and techniques is to go to...
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RhPAP announces recipients of 2022-23 Rural Medical School Award

Every year, RhPAP offers up to four Rural Medical School Awards to deserving first- and second-year medical students from the University of Alberta and...
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RhPAP supports rural health providers at Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals event

The annual Emergency Medicine for Rural Hospitals (EMRH) event in Banff is a tremendous learning opportunity for rural health professionals. This year,...
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Lacombe physicians benefit from EDE Ultrasound course

February 8, 2023 – The Lacombe Memorial Centre played host to a highly engaged group of physicians during an RhPAP sponsored EDE...
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