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A legacy of dedication to rural healthcare: Remembering Dr. Peter K. Lindsay

Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and the contributions he…

Honouring a rural healthcare advocate RhPAP would like to remember Dr. Peter K. Lindsay for his heartfelt dedication to rural health and the contributions he made as an exemplary board member. Dr. Lindsay was Chair of the RhPAP Board when…

Growing the next generation of health professionals in the Brooks Newell region

Brooks and area high school students to receive a hands-on health-care experience on Nov. 9 Health professionals from the Brooks Newell region...
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Shared lessons: Preceptors, students learn from each other on the job

Thank you, rural preceptors! November 2 is designated as Rural Preceptor Recognition Day by RhPAP to acknowledge the commitment health-care preceptors give...
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November 2 is Rural Preceptor Recognition Day

RhPAP has chosen to mark November 2 as Preceptor Recognition Day. This is your chance to tell these unsung heroes to “keep...
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2022 Rhapsody Physician Award recipient a pillar of the Peace River medical community

The Rhapsody Physician Award recognizes the contributions of rural physicians, especially those unsung heroes, who provide Alberta rural communities with outstanding patient...
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Join us at RMA for the workshop “Collaboration Enhances Rural Alberta Health-care Support”

Collaboration and partnership are proven means of increasing the reach and impact of work focused on rural Alberta, and this is also...
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From Libya to La Crete: Family doctor continues devotion to his patients

Having a family doctor to call their own wasn’t something La Crete residents were accustomed to before Dr. Fathi Lajili arrived 10...
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Bilingual students to receive intro to rural health careers and lifestyle

Health providers from the St. Paul region will teach basic health-care skills to over 20 bilingual nursing and health-care aide students at...
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TeleRehab 2.0 project improves access to specialized rehabilitation assessments and treatments for rural Albertans

A new joint project from Alberta Health Services and the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine allows rural Albertans access to...
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Video highlights of the 2022 RhPAP conference in Drayton Valley

Our 2022 conference titled: Put on your perspectacles: looking through the rural lens was an outstanding networking opportunity for attendees. Our thanks...
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South Africans receive warm welcome from northern Alberta community

Winter preparation is an annual ritual for many rural Canadians, but some tasks may seem a little unusual for those new to...
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AgCulture helps health professionals “Do More” for farmers dealing with mental health concerns

A 10-minute hailstorm on her prairie grain farm at harvest was all it took for Megz Reynolds to experience traumatic loss. After...
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Collaboration led to many accomplishments for the 2022 RhPAP Rhapsody Community Award Recipient

Dr. Nellie Mbambo came all the way from Durban, South Africa to practice in Vulcan. The Vulcan and County Attraction and Retention...
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