No matter the role within rural health care, continuing education is important. That’s why RhPAP offers a variety of programs that support...
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The most common question Noelannah Neubauer gets when talking to non-medical professionals is, “What does an Occupational Therapist do exactly?” Neubauer describes...
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Health professionals may have an ability to root out cases of human trafficking in rural Alberta just by asking a few pointed...
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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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In a world filled with hype about super foods, extreme diets, and so-called “bad” foods, a Crowsnest Pass dietitian maintains: “if it...
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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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Nolan O’Brien never expected that he would live or work in rural Alberta. However, that’s just what happened after he fell in...
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Rural communities have unique mental health challenges. Research suggests that residents from smaller communities may experience higher mental health stigma than those from larger communities, which may cause them...
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Long before they settled into their new homes in St. Paul, seven physicians with roots around the world started building their own...
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Demographic statistics show that seniors (those 65 or older) are the fastest growing population in rural Alberta; however, not all rural communities are...
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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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The recruitment and retention of nurses has been a challenge in rural Alberta for years. In response to that challenge, a “grow...
Read MoreFor some high school students in Wainwright, a medical career in the military could be a good choice. After all, a Canadian Forces Base is located here.
Dr. Beverly Brilz has been practising in Wainwright for over 38 years. In that time, she says she has delivered between 3,000 to 4,000 babies.
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