Rural Health Professions Action Plan

Profile of Dr. Chris Nichol, Camrose Physician and 2017 Alberta Rural Physician Award of Distinction recipient

RhPAP's video profile of Dr. Chris Nichol the 2017 Alberta Rural Physician Award of Distinction recipient

Rhapsody Awards: Celebrating rural health excellence in Alberta

This year, we are reintroducing our awards as the RhPAP “Rhapsody Awards”: a play on our name, a recognition of our renewed and expanded mandate, and a celebration of those individuals, teams, and communities that have made significant civic and health-care contributions in rural and remote Alberta communities.

Nominate your healthcare-care heroes in one of three categories

RhPAP Meets With Minister Hoffman

Thank-you to the Hon. Sarah Hoffman for taking the time to meet with members of the RhPAP Board of Directors on May 16, 2018 at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton.

Sylvan Family Health Centre receives prestigious award

The Sylvan Family Health Centre has received the Patient’s Medical Home Outstanding Family Practice Award from the Alberta College of Family Physicians. This prestigious award recognizes excellence and leadership in patient and community care while also exhibiting the principles of the Patient’s Medical Home...

Congratulations Sylvan Family!

Camrose physician who shapes “Young Medical Minds” recognized for medical leadership, community contributions

Dr. Chris Nichol, who has served Camrose and area for almost two decades, is the recipient of the 2017 Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) Rural Physician Award of Distinction.

I Choose to Be Busy

Registered Nurse and Rancher Carolyn Robbins on having two rural careers ...

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City and County collaboration works wonders for Brooks, County of Newell

A joint effort by two southeastern Alberta communities to maintain an accessible health workforce close to home is being honoured. Joint Services Committee, representing both the City of Brooks and the County of Newell, has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 RhPAP Alberta Rural Community Physician Attraction and Retention Award.

Read about the Joint Services Committee

Dr. Tom Phillips of Spirit River honoured by CPSA

Dr. Tom Phillips has served the Spirit River community for nearly 50 years. On August 12, 2017 he was surprised with an award from the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons. In this video, we ask community members what Dr. Phillips has meant to Spirit River....

Congratulations Dr. Phillips!

Training with the entire health care team

Why is it important to involve the entire health care team in training events? Dr. Gavin Parker explains...

Learn why multidisciplinary is key

‘I didn't feel that I am alone’ - Swan Hills uses its greatest asset to attract healthcare professionals

Nestled within Alberta’s boreal forest, near the geographical centre of the province, Swan Hills is a community steeped in history, industry, and recreation. A former oilfield base camp, the town has grown to a community full of opportunities both professional and personal....

Learn about Swan Hills

RhPAP News Plus

Here's where you'll find news about RhPAP, plus stories about the evolution of health care in Alberta's rural communities.

Train your staff to be medical office chaperonesJuly 17, 2018

First Ever Grow Your Own Skills Event Held in EdgertonJuly 12, 2018

CRIT/ER: Critical Care in the Emergency Room CourseJuly 10, 2018

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