Learning from adversity allows rural communities to better meet local health needs
Two rural communities are proving, like a phoenix, they can rise above crises and make positive changes to health care. Both Slave...
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Endless career paths available for social workers in Alberta
The value of social work has always been essential. Now, social workers are in critical demand. This fitting theme was adopted by...
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Rural VIP No. 24: Youth Mental Health Programs
The twenty-fourth survey for the members of the Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) was sent out on February 3, 2022 to...
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Virtual clinic improves health-care options for Indigenous Albertans
Nearly 1,240 Indigenous Albertans met with physicians in a new virtual clinic during its first year of operation. The Alberta Indigenous Virtual...
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Psychiatric nursing students experience slice of northern life during placement
Viewing the oil sands and experiencing an ice road aren’t typical activities for nurses on a practicum. However, three registered psychiatric student nurses from...
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Virtual workshops can help you feel better
Alberta Primary Care Networks offer support for those suffering at home This year has been a doozy, and no matter where we...
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Mentorship network provides peer-to-peer support and resources for treating chronic pain and addiction
Chronic pain and substance use disorders are serious, complex conditions. Twenty per cent of Canadians report having chronic pain, and, in the...
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Canine connection provides unique mental health support
EMS responders receive support from man’s best friend A one-of-a-kind mental health program is offering more support for Alberta Emergency Medical Services (EMS)...
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Strong supports lead to mental health success
Mental health supports are different for everyone, but are vital to every wellness journey. These supports, from professional help such as therapy and...
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Sharing personal experiences to end mental health stigma
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, one in five Canadians experience a mental health problem or illness in any given year. Despite...
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PCN workshop’s advice: Don’t worry, be happy
Happiness—it’s a simple concept that isn’t always easy to come by, especially coming out of the year that was 2020. That’s why practitioners at...
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Planting the seeds of support: A farmer’s journey with mental illness
Growing up in rural Alberta, discussions about mental health were never a part of Sean Stanford’s life. “Farmers are usually the kind...
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