Our people and teams across AHS consistently show how adaptive and innovative they are, delivering care in new ways that support the well-being o... More
One of the biggest things we've learned during this pandemic is the importance of being prepared.... More
As we know, family and loved ones play an essential role in the emotional, physical and mental well-being of our patients and residents. ... More
The pandemic has affected us all differently, whether we are working on the front lines or behind the scenes.... More
The ECC continues to be the nerve centre for our pandemic response, overseeing our actions across all portfolios across the province, as well as ... More
Throughout the pandemic, AHS has taken proactive steps to be prepared for expected increases in COVID-19 cases.... More
Throughout the pandemic, PPE has played a huge role in protecting the health and safety of our people.... More
The past two years haven’t been easy, and we know the stress of COVID affects everyone across the province.... More
As we embark on 2022, I wanted to take the time to talk about what might lie ahead of us this year.... More
As you know, Omicron, the latest COVID-19 variant of concern, is spreading across the province.... More
We often talk about the challenges and pressure brought about by this pandemic, but the adversity of COVID-19 has also provided the opportunity f... More
As you know, immunization is one of the most effective ways to protect our health and is crucial in making workplaces safe and healthy for our pa... More
COVID-19 has tested us in many areas, including having enough ICU capacity to meet patient demand.... More
When I called Nancy in the spring of 2020 to see if she was interested in un-retiring to join the Emergency Co-ordination Centre as director, she... More
We are fortunate to have almost 7,800 dedicated allied health professionals at AHS.... More
Our team of more than 1,400 skilled respiratory therapists from across the province is one group that plays a vital role in caring for COVID-19 p... More
As we continue to push through wave four of this pandemic, there is increased pressure on our health system and our people.... More
We know immunization is one of the most effective ways to protect our health and we strongly encourage everyone to get the vaccine once they are ... More
Immunization against COVID-19 is the most effective means to prevent its spread, prevent outbreaks in our facilities, preserve our workforce capa... More
Last week, we announced our policy on the immunization of workers for COVID-19.... More
Alberta has truly been a leader when it comes to COVID-19 testing, thanks to the innovative work Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) has done to... More
Supporting the wellness of our people and Albertans is something I am quite passionate about, so I’m excited to share an exciting new initiative ... More
Last week we talked about how the Legal and Privacy team is working to help keep our staff safe.... More
Today, I would like to talk to you about the work of our Legal and Privacy team.... More
Getting immunized is crucial to making our workplaces safe and healthy for our patients and each other.... More
The daily demands in fighting COVID-19 are taking a toll on our mental health.... More
One of the ways we learn and grow is through relating to others and their lived experiences.... More
We are reviewing how the ongoing pandemic has impacted AHS financially, and we’re working diligently to ensure we have financial sustainability n... More
With our numbers on the rise, we have to continue to be extra careful and take the required precautions to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We each... More
We know many people have not been seeking care for serious health concerns since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.... More
Since the provincial COVID-19 immunization program began in December, we have been following a phased immunization approach, aligned with anticip... More
Last week marked a full year since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Alberta.... More
As you know, contact tracing is the process of figuring out all the people who've come in recent contact with an individual who has a communi... More
Even as we currently face a limited supply of vaccine, we continue to strive to immunize as many people as we can.... More
As we learned last week, we’ve identified two COVID-19 variant strains of concern in Alberta.... More
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the work of Environmental Public Health has grown exponentially and the role they play is vast and vital.... More
Continuing with last week’s vlog theme, I want to talk to you more about COVID-19 immunization.... More
I know the COVID-19 vaccine is at the top of everyone’s minds lately, which is why, last week, we started sharing regular email updates.... More
I know many of us may not have been able to take time to connect over the holidays, but the new year is always a great time to find ways to conne... More
At the end of an extraordinary year in healthcare across the globe, we have taken the time to reflect on the pandemic in Alberta. ... More
It will take all of us working together to get through this pandemic. Not just AHS staff, physicians and volunteers, but all Albertans across the... More
With the holiday season upon us, we’d like to offer you warm wishes for you and your loved ones, as well hopes for happiness and good health.... More
We know these past nine months have been difficult and have taken a toll on all of us.... More
Using the best possible evidence to make informed decisions is key to our pandemic response.... More
As we all know, family and loved ones play an essential role in the emotional, physical and mental well-being of our patients and residents.... More
Nearly nine months have passed since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Alberta.... More
One of the many things we’re proud of is our reputation as a learning organization.... More
Sunday, November 15 is National Philanthropy Day—an opportunity to thank our many philanthropic partners and the donors, sponsors and volunteers ... More
From the outset of this pandemic, our 5,600 EMS professionals have been working to better serve patients during this challenging time.... More
As you know, flu season is upon us again – and this year our health system needs to respond to COVID-19 and influenza.... More
We’re so very grateful for the amazing work you do across the province, including from our 14,000-plus volunteers, who donate in the neighbourhoo... More
While work on the frontlines and behind the scenes is very important, we felt it was also important to take a pause to acknowledge some of the si... More
We’ve been gradually opening up visitation because we know how important the presence of families and support persons are to the mental and emoti... More
We need to understand the unique culture and perspective of the various peoples we serve, including Albertans who self-identify as Indigenous.... More
Our provincial eSIM team has been helping to support the COVID-19 efforts by developing and facilitating exercises that allow participants to pra... More
This week’s vlog highlights the work of our Psychological Health and Safety Steering Committee and their efforts to support a psychologically saf... More
It's back-to-school time and during the pandemic this presents a host of new challenges and anxieties for parents and guardians, including ma... More
Provincial Staffing Services provides essential support to our front-line caregivers and our COVID-19 response.... More
We’ve faced many challenges during this pandemic, and that includes how we access and use information.... More
Laura and Susan explain what COVID fatigue is... More
Contact tracing help ensure people who are infected are be isolated to reduce the risk of them passing the virus along to others... More
COVID-19 assessment centres play an essential role during this pandemic by providing rapid screening and collecting specimens while keeping publi... More
Throughout this pandemic, our people have shown how innovative they can be and how quickly they can adapt, delivering care in new ways, such as a... More
Health Link 811 has been on the front lines of the province's pandemic response and demand for the service has skyrocketed in 2020.... More
As we move further into relaunch, I thought it would be worthwhile to do a follow-up vlog to talk about what’s happened since May, and what the n... More
In my latest vlog, we talk about how the Analytics and Public Health Surveillance teams gather data, what they do with the data, and the impact t... More
In this week’s vlog, I talk with four leaders who are key to our Seniors Health response... More
Our People portfolio is looking ahead to how our teams will work together for the second half of 2020 and into next year.... More
The AHS online COVID-19self-assessment tool has been a crucial tool in the province's response to COVID-19. Amazingly, the tool was conceived... More
For my (Dr. Verna Yiu's) weekly vlog, I gather a panel to discuss racism, intolerance and unconscious bias — not just elsewhere but here in A... More
In this instalment of Conversations with Yiu, I (Dr. Verna Yiu) welcome three AHS Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) to my weekly vlog: Dr. Nichol... More
Dr. Verna Yiu talks with three members of the leadership group at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL).... More
Dr. Verna Yiu talks with Dr. Laura McDougall about her perspectives on AHS' response to the pandemic... More
