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Many paths lead to careers in rural health care
The first step to embarking on a rural health-care career isn’t necessarily applying to a health-care training program. The pathway to such...
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Couple from India continues education to become rural Alberta RNs
For Tony Thomas and his wife, Tintu Mol Pazhukalayil Mathai, there was no doubt that they would return to the registered nursing roles they held in India...
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What’s involved in Alberta Health Services’ rural physician recruitment? Hint: More than you think!
Recently, Vanessa Weatherbee, a senior consultant with Alberta Health Services (AHS) Medical Affairs, was joined by Susan Smith and Alecia Kerber, physician...
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Looking out for seniors is a community effort
Being a “senior” encompasses a lot. It’s a catch-all for those who are older: in some cases, beginning with a senior’s discount...
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Early-bird registration now open for 2022 Rural Community Health Provider Attraction and Retention Conference
Join us in Drayton Valley from October 4-6, 2022 for “Put on your Perspectacles: Looking through the Rural Lens” Conference! Taking place...
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Rural Alberta health-care heroes receive well-deserved recognition
Fairview, Peace River, and Vulcan are home to 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Award recipients A community icon, a pillar of the medical community,...
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Alberta Rural Health Week starts today!
May 30 – June 3, 2022 is Alberta Rural Health Week! Give your local health-care heroes a healthy dose of recognition Today,...
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Paramedic plans to engage with his community as a dedicated physician
Congratulations to Craig Bertagnolli on receiving a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award! Craig grew up on a farm outside Rocky Mountain...
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First-year medical student plans to pursue her passions for rural medicine and women’s health
Congratulations to Jaslyn Rasmuson, who has been named a recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. Jaslyn grew up in...
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Medical student plans to meet rural patients “where they are at”
Congratulations to Breanne Gordulic, recipient of a 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. Breanne’s interest in rural medicine began when she moved...
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First-year medical student plans to return to his rural roots
Congratulations to Jarom Stevenson of Rosemary, Alberta, one of the recipients of the 2022 RhPAP Rural Medical School Award. These awards provide a one-time...
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Physicians enjoy a better balance between work and family life in rural Alberta
For some, the idea of being a physician and parent may seem daunting. However, those already raising young families say it’s not...
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