Skills weekend pays off with nurse hiring
How did a wiener roast, bull riding, and home-made cinnamon buns contribute to the hiring of a nurse in Tofield? They were...
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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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Navigating Helicopter Emergency Medevac Serves serving rural and remote Alberta Communities
During my time as a rural midwife in New Zealand, I spent a short time providing care to families in Taupō, a...
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Screen Test brings breast cancer screening to women across Alberta
For nearly 30 years, a mobile clinic has made it easier for Alberta women to stay on top of their breast health...
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Rural life is the right prescription for pharmacist’s family
More than an ocean away from her home country of Kenya, Rashida Yamani has been welcomed with open arms by a small northeastern Alberta community....
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Long-serving paramedic does it all for remote Rainbow Lake
Clinic paramedic Rick Cartier has almost experienced it all during his nearly three decades in emergency medical services (EMS). Cartier is based...
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College students study benefits & challenges of rural health care
Two health-care management students from Red Deer College are hoping to shed light on what it takes to attract and retain health-care professionals in...
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Drayton Valley students get taste of rural health professions
By Lesley Allan A recent event provided Drayton Valley-area students with a glimpse into a potential future career, while educating them about rural...
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Transitioning from behind the wheel
How do you know when it’s time to stop driving? It’s not an easy decision and it’s one that often involves a family physician being called on to help reach the best conclusion....
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Stay active, live better this winter
When it comes to beating chronic disease this winter, staying active is at the top of Dr. Paul Jordaan’s prescription list. The...
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Calming course teaches Albertans how to self-manage anxiety
Frances knew she needed support. Struggling with depression, stress, and an overly ambitious school schedule as a mature student, the central Alberta...
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Rural Albertans fight for greater access to good food
Across Canada, over four million people face challenges around accessing safe, nutritious food. For these Canadians, food insecurity can contribute to poor physical, mental, and social health. ...
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