We’re proud of the great work by our Advisory Councils. Council members volunteer their time to provide feedback from lived experience, listen to the people in their communities and are committed to giving valuable feedback to AHS. They represent many different experiences, cultures and ages, and provide critical feedback that informs decisions that affect how AHS delivers health services and cares for Albertans. Visit this page regularly to read more about them, what they’re passionate about, and why they like being involved.
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Barbara Boyer of Oldman River Health Advisory Council is working to connect more members of her community with healthcare services as she advises Alberta Health Services of her community's needs. Read more
Rosemary Brown of David Thomson Health Advisory Council aims to advise on how Alberta can streamline and reduce inefficiencies in healthcare and raise awareness of the vital role of healthcare workers. Read more
Judy Acres of Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council is “stubborn, focused and energized” in her quest to ensure quality health services for her neighbours and communities in rural Alberta. Read more
Jay Raymundo of Prairie Mountain Health Advisory Council acts with a strong passion to help his home community of Airdrie and upon a desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Read more
Laura Smith of Prairie Mountain Health Advisory Council knows all too well the challenges and needs of rural Albertans as she strives to improve the healthcare experiences of her neighbours. Read more
Daphne Anstey-Martin of Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council is passionate about her family and community as she advocates for the needs of others and gains insight into how healthcare can evolve for the better. Read more
Breanna Wallace of Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council overcame the challenges of a difficult childhood to grow into an educated, strong and independent woman who’s dedicated to positive healthcare change. Read more
Cathy Fox of Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council believes positive change is possible as she works on behalf of her community to strengthen healthcare for all. Read more
Carol Manson McLeod of Prairie Mountain Health Advisory Council keeps her passion for healthcare focused on improving the system for all. Read more
Joyce McCoy of Prairie Mountain Health Advisory Council has a passion for healthcare in her community especially when it comes to improving seniors' lives and healthy aging in place Read more
Priscilla Coker of Greater Edmonton Health Advisory Council is working hard to close what she views as ‘inequity gap’s on the path to better healthcare solutions for all Albertans. Read more
Rhonda Robinson brings a wealth of lived experience and a sincere desire to help others achieve balance and well-being in their lives as a member of the Addiction & Mental Health Provincial Advisory Council (AMH PAC). Read more
Diane MacNaughton is no stranger to Advisory Councils — in fact, she’s served on a few over the past two decades. Read more
When it comes to shoring up the fight for wellness as a member of the Cancer Provincial Advisory Council (PAC), Wendy Plandowski says she feels a sense of hope and purpose thanks to “the simply incredible facilities and talent we have working here in Alberta.” Read more
Floyd House has always wondered about what goes on behind the curtain, so to speak, when decisions are made about healthcare in Alberta. It’s this ‘healthy’ curiosity that led him to his current role as a member of the Greater Edmonton Health Advisory Council (HAC). Read more
Jim Bennett of Oldman River Health Advisory Council has a passion to council to improve the health outcomes for Indigenous and all Albertans. Read more
Susan Giesbrecht of Lesser Slave Lake Health Advisory Council brings a valuable Indigenous perspective to the table along with her passion for learning and helping others toward mental wellness. Read more
After a career in healthcare, Cyndy Heslin of Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council keeps her passion alive by helping others navigate their way through the healthcare system to reach success and well-being.Read more
Dr. Austin Mardon joined the Addiction and Mental Health Provincial Advisory Council because he has set some lofty volunteer goals. Read more