Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)
Shanda Berns is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in community development and engagement within the health and housing sectors. Currently serving as Senior Manager at Rural Health Professions Action Plan since June 2022, Shanda previously contributed to the City of Grande Prairie as a Homeless Initiatives Program Specialist, focusing on developing inclusive support systems for at-risk individuals and coordinating community housing projects. This role involved liaising with government entities to meet affordable housing needs and leading initiatives to raise awareness about homelessness. Earlier positions include client services at Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation and teaching at Hillside Junior/Senior High School. Shanda holds a Bachelor of Education in Social Studies from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Mount Royal University.
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Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP)
For three decades, the Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RhPAP) has supported the efforts of rural Albertans to maintain an accessible health workforce close to home. Established in 1991 by the Government of Alberta as the Alberta Rural Physician Action Plan, and originally focused on supporting practising rural physicians, RhPAP has grown to be a broader rural community health workforce attraction and retention resource, an ally with Alberta’s medical schools, as well as a trusted, collaborative partner for rural Alberta communities trying to achieve greater access to health care. Our Vision Rural Albertan communities have the appropriate health workforce to effectively deliver the health services they need to thrive. Our Mission Support rural Alberta communities in their efforts to keep health care close to home. Our Promise RhPAP is committed to fostering and building relationships with rural communities, stakeholders, partners, learners, and each other to encourage better access to rural health care.