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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.
December 5, 2025
Site selected for a stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital
The new stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital will be located on the University of Alberta’s South Campus in Edmonton, at the northeast corner of 122nd Street and 51st Avenue. Alberta is continuing to grow, and this site was chosen for its large size, potential for future expansion and proximity to the university’s existing hospital, supporting stronger collaboration with academic and research partners.
As an undeveloped green space, the location would enable construction to begin without the need to demolish or relocate existing buildings, streamlining the project timeline to deliver on the province’s commitment to build another major hospital in the City of Edmonton. A new stand-alone Stollery Children’s Hospital is vital to Alberta as it will support high-quality pediatric care and address the increasing demand for specialized children’s health services. (more...)
Dual practice hopes to enhance access
The province is introducing Bill 11, the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2025 (No. 2), intended to modernize physician participation rules to give doctors flexibility to work in both the public system and private settings. Dual practice would allow physicians to continue providing insured services through the provincial health insurance plan while also delivering private services.
Alberta’s government has looked to proven models in other jurisdictions to guide the development of a model that strengthens access while safeguarding the public system. Dual practice exists in New Brunswick and Quebec, and is widely used in countries with top-performing health systems, including Denmark, the Netherlands, the U.K., France, Germany, Spain and Australia.
If passed, this dual practice model would be closely monitored to protect Alberta’s public healthcare system. The government, for example, would ensure dual practice physicians maintain separate records for the services they provide, so no public funding subsidizes private services. (more...)
Understand human factors, enhance patient safety
Human factors studies the interrelationship between humans, the tools and equipment they use in the workplace, and the environment in which they work.
During this three-day course, you will explore the role of human factors in healthcare using hands-on activities and case studies in various clinical areas.
We are pleased to co-host this upcoming course with Health Quality Alberta, Ward of the 21st Century and the University of Calgary, with course offerings in both Edmonton and Calgary.
Questions? Visit Human Factors in Healthcare Course.
Register now for Career Pathways learning sessions
Your career is not always a linear journey, so planning it shouldn’t be, either. These upcoming Career Pathways learning sessions can help:
Dates are available January through April 2026. For course details and registrations, visit MyLearningLink.
Advance skills with new patient and family care education
A new Patient- and Family-Centred Care module series is now available for staff, physicians, and volunteers. It builds on the knowledge gained through the foundational Patient Experience 101 module.
Learn how to build strong partnerships with patients and families to improve care experiences and outcomes. The optional modules are interactive and engaging, featuring practical strategies and interactive content, and counts toward professional development and continuing education credits.
Questions? Visit Engagement & Patient Experience News.
‘We know our staff are in the perfect position to help’
New resources and training available in domestic violence care. (more...)
Glenrose celebrates 20 years of Courage Awards
Awards recognize patients and caregivers who embody strength, resilience and the spirit of courage. (more...)
Fitness classes mean a lot to me. I get to move my body, reset mentally and connect with others. (more...)
Festival of Trees celebrates the heart of giving
This year’s event supports University Hospital Foundation’s $250M Head & Heart Campaign. (more...)
24-hour golfers brave torrential rain for good cause
Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation Charity Golf Classic raises $28,000. (more...)
Gaye Ross Memorial Scholarship winners announced
Drumheller Area Health Foundation celebrates two recipients. (more...)
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