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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Community paramedics making a difference
Ken Hildebrand once thought of in-home medical attention as a service for elderly patients. That was until he received care in mid-2019...
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Respiratory therapists a breath of fresh air for Pincher Creek health-care team
It’s the start of another busy day in Pincher Creek for respiratory therapists Tess Craig and Larissa Lewis. Like most days, they...
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Community support key to rural health-care success
In rural health care, as with most things, resources are limited and offering services outside of those considered core can require extra...
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Mobile therapy bus targets play to help rural students
Imagine as a child having the ability to jump on a bus at school — not for basic transport, but to learn...
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Rural Alberta health-care heroes receive well-deserved recognition
Mayerthorpe, Pincher Creek, Provost, and Sundre home to 2019 RhPAP Rhapsody Award recipients Health-care heroes in four rural Alberta communities are the recipients of the 2019...
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Pincher Creek and area students to learn about careers in health
RhPAP Skills Event will introduce SW Alberta high school students to rural health careers An upcoming health–care careers exploration day is intended to open eyes, and...
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Saluting RhPAP’s rural physician leaders: Dr. Gavin Parker
Dr. Gavin Parker’s introduction to RhPAP came very early in his medical career. The Winnipeg native was studying medicine at the University...
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New Pincher Creek A&R committee says thanks to local health-care heroes at inaugural event
The warmth of a chinook breeze welcomed Pincher Creek and area residents as they gathered on January 13 to say “thank you”...
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Britton Ledingham: First year of RhPAP freelancing in the rear-view mirror
Being a freelancer for RhPAP has been a great pleasure of mine. It’s a gig I enjoy sharing with others, telling them it’s a...
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Caring for your friends and neighbours: How the CARE Course helps support Alberta’s rural health professionals
Erin Welke-Martens knew long before she completed her nursing education that when you work in your own community, your patients are your neighbours, friends, and family. ...
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“I Choose to Be Busy” – Carolyn Robbins on being a nurse and rancher in Pincher Creek
Some people choose to take care of people for a living. Others choose to take care of animals. Carolyn Robbins has decided...
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