Doctor finds her ‘giddy up’ in Blairmore with support from RhPAP program
Dr. Vanessa Rogers’ path to becoming a physician was a bit of a rocky ride. The horse lover and competitive rider didn’t...
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RhPAP research grant leads to virtual success: Telehealth integration keeps patients close to home
A Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)-supported research project in the Crowsnest Pass municipality in Southern Alberta has been making significant...
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Alberta veterans hung up their boots to serve in rural health care
Remembrance Day continues to stir memories for retired Canadian Armed Forces members Linda Parrish and Mark Simons. The veterans, who now work...
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Rural clinic ‘mooves’ vaccination clinic along
Family physician, Dr. Lana Fehr, wasn’t hesitant to “take it outside” at her western-themed Arrowwood Medical Clinic. It simply made sense “to...
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Southern Alberta emergency room physicians get big break with CASTED Course
An upcoming three-day course will help some southern rural Alberta physicians better manage a common issue they encounter in their local emergency...
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Supporting the Low German Mennonite (LGM) population in Southern Alberta
“Cooking is all about connection” – Michael Pollan In order to learn more about the Low German Mennonite (LGM) population, also known...
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Boot-camp style ultrasound course kicks training into high gear
A group of doctors from southern Alberta are ready to put their newfound ultrasound skills to good use. On October 12 and...
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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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‘It’s a game changer’ RhPAP Brings EDE Ultrasound Course to Brooks
“Ultrasound is the stethoscope for the 21st century,” says Dr. Doewe Kits, an emergency room physician in Brooks. “What ultrasound allows us...
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