That’s the Spirit: A doctor’s mission to transform rural health care
In the heart of Spirit River, a dedicated family physician is rewriting the story of rural health care. Dr. Deanna Funk, driven...
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Med student and cattle owner, Danika Bouvier loved growing up in rural Alberta
Danika Bouvier grew up on a ranch not far from Donnelly, Alberta, about 425 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, where her parents run...
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Resident physician in Spirit River shares why she loves rural practice
For Dr. Melody Biette, doing a rural residency has already convinced her that she wants to practice medicine in rural Alberta. Dr....
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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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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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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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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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RhPAP funds tele-rehab project in Crowsnest Pass
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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Mom’s medical trips abroad encourage daughter to study medicine
As a nod to Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend, RhPAP is sending an early shout-out to all the wonderful health-care professionals across...
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Mother/daughter physicians swap medical advice
As a nod to Mother’s Day celebrations this weekend, RhPAP is sending an early shout-out to all the wonderful health-care professionals across...
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This Peace River paramedic would prefer not to take you to the hospital
The exciting thing about being a rural community paramedic is that you never know what the day may bring. One thing is...
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Peace River committee knows making the partner feel welcome is a game changer
As far as health workforce attraction and retention committees go, Peace Regional Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee (PRHARC) is just a youngster....
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