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 Metis Settlements. AHS also acknowledges the many Indigenous communities that have been forged in urban centres across Alberta.
October 24, 2025
The Fundamentals of Change learning program is now available to individuals and teams within Alberta’s healthcare organizations who are interested in learning about change management.
This online program introduces key concepts of change management and empowers participants to navigate and succeed in change.
Upcoming sessions will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Nov. 7, Nov. 27 and Dec. 11.
To register, search for 'Fundamentals of Change' in MyLearningLink.
Get immunized and report your flu shot
You still have time to get immunized at a Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) walk-in clinic.
Remember that:
To get immunized:
All other workers can now get immunized for:
For more information, visit Seasonal Immunization for Workers.
New Kickstand funding supports youth mental health
The province is focused on building better futures for children and youth, including through early intervention initiatives. This includes partnering with Kickstand, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to youth mental health and holistic well-being. Supports include in-person Kickstand centres, as well as online through Kickstand Connect.
All Kickstand services are free and confidential, with no wait list or referrals required. Supports are targeted to Albertans aged 11 to 25 and their caregivers. Starting this year, the federal government is committing $10 million over four years to support Kickstand’s efforts to expand services. The province is also investing almost $15 million over three years (2023-26) to support Kickstand. (more...)
Prepare for upcoming Quanum ECS scheduled downtime
A new version of Quanum ECS will be available to all users on Oct. 29. To prepare for this upgrade, a Quanum system downtime has been scheduled from Oct. 28 at 10 p.m. to Oct. 29 at 6 a.m.
During this time, Connect Care users can expect:
If you require assistance during this time, please contact the IT Service Desk.
Modern tools, better surgical care ahead
Medical device reprocessing (MDR) departments are a vital part of Alberta’s surgical infrastructure, ensuring surgical tools are properly sterilized and available to support safe, timely surgeries. MDR departments are a key reason Alberta achieved 318,920 surgeries last year and continues to outperform the national average for surgical wait times in procedures such as hip replacements, hip fracture repair and knee replacements.
The province dedicated $243 million over three years in Budget 2025 to the Medical Device Reprocessing Upgrade Program to modernize departments across the province. These upgrades will help reduce surgical delays, lower wait times and ensure Albertans receive timely surgeries when they need them. (more...)
Review revised Home Parenteral Systemic Therapy Policy
The Home Parenteral Systemic Therapy Policy has been updated and includes two main practice changes:
Questions? Email info@cancercarealberta.ca.
Remember to register for i4 2025 conference
On Nov. 5 and 6, i4 is celebrating 10 years of innovation, inspiration and impact in Canadian healthcare. The future of healthcare is being shaped by people, technology and bold ideas, and i4 brings them together. From digital breakthroughs to human-centred care, i4 offers real conversations about what’s next in healthcare.
There’s still time to register – get in before it closes. (more...)
Status renewal required: Healthcare aide regulation coming early 2026
On July 16, the Government of Alberta announced healthcare aides (HCAs) will become a regulated profession effective Feb. 2, 2026. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) will define the standards HCAs must meet. We will share more information as it becomes available.
In the meantime, please remind HCAs to maintain active HCA Directory status (a condition of employment) and renew by Nov. 30.
Once the regulation takes effect:
See more information on the CLHA website.
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for your health. It helps you think clearly, regulate emotions and keeps you energized. With daylight savings ending on Nov. 2, now is a great time to explore resources to help you build healthy sleep habits:
Questions? Email wellness@ahs.ca.
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