Amazing Together Every Day
Alberta Health Services (AHS) recognizes our work takes place on historical and contemporary Indigenous lands, including the territories of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8, and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta and eight Métis Settlements. AHS also acknowledges the many Indigenous communities that have been forged in urban centres across Alberta.
August 1, 2025
More primary care on the way for rural Alberta
The province is committed to ensuring Albertans receive the care they need when and where they need it. To strengthen rural healthcare, grants under two programs have been awarded. These grants support medical resident physicians training in rural and remote communities, and help primary care clinics across rural Alberta grow their teams.
The initiatives include a $16-million pilot bursary program that supports 74 family medicine residents expected to begin practising in rural Alberta between now and July 2027. At the same time, the Rural Team Recruitment Grant will provide $6 million over two years to help clinics hire additional health professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists and physiotherapists), expand care teams and improve access. (more...)
New CEO to lead Assisted Living Alberta
As announced on July 23, the CEO for Assisted Living Alberta has been appointed.
As of Aug. 1, Assisted Living Alberta will be led by long-time public servant and affordable housing executive Gord Johnston. Most recently, Johnston served as CEO of Civida, the largest provider of affordable homes in northern Alberta, helping to ensure families have access to safe, affordable housing and rental supports.
Dr. Sayeh Zielke, who served as ALA’s interim CEO, will move into a new role as Executive Chair of the Assisted Living Alberta board. While interim CEO, Dr. Zielke led the establishment of the agency and forged critical relationships with stakeholders that are key to the success of Alberta’s assisted living system.
Once fully operational this fall, Assisted Living Alberta will provide Albertans access to a comprehensive system of care with a full range of wraparound services, including medical and non-medical supports, continuing care, home care, community care and social services. (more...)
Alberta leads way in healthcare aide regulation
Alberta’s 40,000 healthcare aides play a vital role in the health system, providing hands-on support to Albertans who need a high level of care, including seniors and those with chronic or acute illnesses.
Starting Feb. 2, healthcare aides in Alberta will be regulated under a professional college, just like many other front-line health professionals.
The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta will become the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta, and will be responsible for registering healthcare aides, setting practice and conduct standards, ensuring continued professional development and responding to complaints. This work builds on the college’s experience regulating licensed practical nurses in Alberta. (more...)
Next chapter in acute care excellence begins
Dr. Chris Eagle will retire as interim Chief Executive Officer of Acute Care Alberta on Oct. 10. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing a strong foundation for the agency and achieving key milestones that support its long-term success.
The province is conducting an international search for a permanent CEO who can bring a fresh perspective and a deep understanding of international best practices in health system leadership. An interim CEO will be appointed to succeed Dr. Eagle if a permanent candidate is not identified before his departure. (more...)
Patients build mental health and grow community in a greenhouse at Alberta Hospital Edmonton (more...)
Enjoy a recap of our top five, most-read blogs so far this year, and the authors who’ve introduced outstanding viewpoints. (more...)
Four-legged friends bring joy to residents, staff and families at Westlock Continuing Care (more...)
