“In the end… We only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we...
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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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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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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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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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Crowsnest Pass residents requiring additional rehabilitation support are now able to remotely access expertise from larger centres thanks to a cutting-edge technology project...
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Chronic pain and substance use disorders are serious, complex conditions. Twenty per cent of Canadians report having chronic pain, and, in the...
Read MoreAfter nearly three decades of distinguished service in Alberta and beyond, Pincher Creek physician, Cathy Scrimshaw, is ready to hang up the stethoscope, for now anyway.
Dr. Scrimshaw grew up in Calgary and trained to be a physician in the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine. Scrimshaw’s eyes were first opened to rural practice during her studies, which included a clerkship in High Level in northern Alberta.
A simple phone call is connecting some Southern Albertans with a central point of contact for anyone requiring addiction and mental health assistance. Rural residents who are struggling with isolation and the COVID-19 pandemic can now reach out to the Access Mental Health Program for help.
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