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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Focusing on the health-care needs of northern children
Megan Stock found a gap in access to children’s health services within Indigenous and northern communities while doing contract work for six years as a...
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Athabasca nurse closing in on 50 years of service
Much has changed since Doreen Van Eaton began her career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). When Van Eaton first began working as an LPN in Athabasca, Peter...
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Health services return to rural Alberta town after three decades
Two new families have rolled up their sleeves to ensure a northwestern Alberta community once again has health-care access close to home. After at least 30 years without local health-care...
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Lactation consultants offer rural breastfeeding moms support
Becoming a parent is an experience like no other: the overwhelming emotion of meeting your new baby, the sleep deprivation, the joys of the first smile and...
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Wabasca nursing team paves way for innovative training solution during COVID-19
Legendary musician and band leader, Duke Ellington, once said, “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” That’s exactly the approach the Wabasca/Desmarais Health...
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Collaboration leads to recruitment success in Northern Alberta
For communities in Northern Alberta, attracting health professionals, and retaining them once they are there, can be a challenge. That’s why a new collaboration between...
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Pilot project brings health-care training to rural teams
Pilot project brings health-care training to rural teams Some health-care providers in northeastern Alberta have forged ahead with career development during the...
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Indigenous communities around McLennan appreciate doctor’s approach
Physician has passion for working with underserved communities Growing up in rural Africa, Dr. Shaun Butcher developed a passion for serving remote...
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Rural nurses must be prepared for any health crisis
Nurses never quite know what they will be dealing with when a patient arrives at a rural hospital. In her previous role...
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Northwest Alberta is home to RhPAP’s 2020 Healthcare Heroes
The Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee recognized for welcoming health providers, engaging and empowering community with their work
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