Rural Health Professions Action Plan

08/28/2025

🩺 Thinking about upskilling this fall?

Back-to-school season is the perfect time to invest in your growth — and RhPAP is here to help rural health professionals do just that.

Whether you're eyeing a new course, conference, or team training opportunity, we fund your training through:

✅ Physician Skills Enrichment Program
✅ REAL Program (Rural Education and Advanced Learning)
✅ Rural Education Fund (for group/team learning)

It’s support designed with rural in mind — because when you grow, your whole community benefits. 💚

👉 Get the details and apply here: https://loom.ly/0fEprAU

08/22/2025

Join us in celebrating and supporting the vital role of rural health care providers. About National Rural Health Week National Rural Health Week is a celebration of the dedication and impact of health care providers in rural communities across Canada. SAVE THE DATE: Rural Health Week will take place...

08/22/2025

If you’re a rural health professional thinking about picking up a new skill, taking a course, or attending a conference this year — RhPAP might be able to help cover the cost.

We’ve got funding programs like:
🔹 The Physician Skills Enrichment Program
🔹 The REAL Program (for individual learning)
🔹 The Rural Education Fund (great for team training)

Whether it’s a refresher course or something totally new, investing in your learning means better care for your community — and we’re here to support that.

📍 Find out more + apply here: https://loom.ly/0fEprAU

08/21/2025

National Rural Health Week is coming up — October 20 to 24!

It’s a chance to recognize the everyday people behind rural healthcare — the ones who keep care close to home.

Want to get involved? Learn how your community can take part:
👉 ruralhealthweekcanada.ca

08/21/2025

🚨 Only one month left! 🚨

Thinking about hosting the 2026 Rural Community Conference in your town? Now’s the time to get your proposal in!

This is your chance to showcase your community, connect with rural health leaders, and help shape the future of rural healthcare in Alberta.

🗓️ Proposal deadline: September 19, 2025

Don’t miss out—start planning and submit your proposal soon!
Learn more and get the details here: https://loom.ly/sV3WVZc

08/19/2025

See how rural Alberta is making healthcare happen.

The RhPAP Impact Map shows how we're at work supporting access to healthcare in your rural community

From capacity building for healthcare providers to supporting next gen medical students and locum coverage, this interactive map shows how rural people are building strong, healthy communities with RhPAP’s support.

🗺️ Explore the map: rhpap.ca/impact

Why it matters:
✔️ Rural health professionals – see how RhPAP supports your work across the province.
✔️ Community members – find out how your town fits into the bigger picture
✔️ Everyone – get inspired by what rural collaboration can achieve

📍Take a look. Your community might already be on the map — and if not, let’s change that.

08/15/2025

RhPAP is in Westlock today! 🏥🌾

Our Rural Community Consultant, Anita Fagan, is on-site supporting the Westlock Attraction and Recruitment Program (WARP) event.

This exciting initiative is welcoming 20 med and nursing students from the University of Alberta and MacEwan University as they explore what rural healthcare — and rural life — is really all about.

From connecting with local professionals to experiencing the charm and community spirit of rural Alberta, today is all about opening doors and planting seeds for future rural practice. 🌱👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Huge kudos to the Westlock team for showcasing the power of rural collaboration and the incredible opportunities that exist outside of the city limits. 💚

Westlock County Town of Westlock University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing MacEwan University Faculty of Nursing

08/15/2025

🏥💚 Passionate about rural healthcare in Alberta? So are we.

RhPAP’s monthly Rural Health Beat newsletter is your go-to for stories that highlight the people, places, and programs making a difference in rural health across the province.

From community success stories to upcoming events and opportunities — we keep you connected to what matters.

📬 Sign up here: https://loom.ly/h2aNoPs

Just twice a month. No fluff — just real stories and useful updates.

08/13/2025

Want to see your town host the 2026 Rural Community Conference? There’s still time to get your proposal in!

🗓 Deadline: September 19
📍 Shine a spotlight on your community’s commitment to rural health!

We’re looking for a rural Alberta town ready to bring people together to celebrate, support, and strengthen rural healthcare.

Submit your proposal here: https://loom.ly/sV3WVZc

08/13/2025

Do you know a rural high school student who may be interested in a career in healthcare? 🙋‍♀️

RhPAP's How Do I Get There? Webinar Series and A-Z Health Careers Resource Library makes it easy to learn more about a wide variety of health professions and their education pathways.

📚Visit the A-Z Health Careers Resource Library: https://loom.ly/0uiJinw

▶️Watch past webinars: https://loom.ly/Tj-Ox4w

08/06/2025

What does it really mean to live, work, and play in rural Alberta?
For 375 post-secondary students, RhPAP’s Let’s Go Rural! Post Secondary Events brought that answer to life.

In 2024–2025:
✅ 4 events were hosted
✅ 8 health disciplines participated
✅ 98% of students said the experience increased their desire to practise rurally

By connecting students with rural communities, RhPAP is helping shape the next generation of rural health professionals.

📘 See the full impact in our Annual Report: https://loom.ly/JOp2bOI

08/01/2025

RhPAP is proud to partner with Rural Coordination Centre of BC - RCCbc and Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) on National Rural Health Week this October!

Get involved by submitting a short video for the campaign and learn more at https://www.ruralhealthweekcanada.ca/video-submissions

Be featured in our National Rural Health Week Canada Campaign! Are you a rural health professional in Canada? We want to celebrate YOU — not just for what you do, but for who you are.

🎥 Submit a 30-second video of yourself doing something you love outside of work. One lucky participant will win a free 3-day pass to the 33rd Annual Rural and Remote Medicine Conference, Quebec City in 2026!

👉 Visit www.ruralhealthweekcanada.ca to learn more and submit your video!

Let’s show the real people and passion behind rural healthcare!

SAVE THE DATE: National Rural Health Week is set for October 20-24, 2025