RhPAP is investing $25,000 in a research project to learn more about the experiences of internationally educated nurses (IENs) who work...
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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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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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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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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta Health changed the physician fee schedule to allow physicians to provide virtual health care to...
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Rural VIP No. 20: Role of Rural Municipalities in Health Care With the upcoming municipal elections quickly approaching on October 18, 2021...
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Rural VIP No. 19: Primary care For May’s survey, we asked the Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) members about their experience with primary care in their...
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For April’s survey, we asked Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) members about their experiences relating their health-care needs to government. Governments are elected by, and accountable to, their constituents. As...
Read MoreWe are now inviting rural Albertans from all backgrounds to provide their opinions on issues related to health care in rural Alberta. Please feel free to participate in any of the 12 surveys below, and have your voice heard!
For the March 2021 survey, we asked Rural Voice Information Panel (Rural VIP) members about the resources they use when seeking health-care information, their satisfaction with these resources, and the impact of these resources on their health literacy.
This type of literacy is important because informed individuals are better able and more likely to take control of their health and confidently make health-related decisions.
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