• 2016-17: Report to the community

    Highlights of the Year

Patients, families and communities are the centre of everything we do. Together, we are building a health system that welcomes patients and their families as full partners in their care and improves the quality of our services in Alberta.

Alberta Health Services is focused on supporting people in our communities, through illness prevention and the promotion of wellness, so they enjoy the highest quality of life possible. There are many ways we have emphasized staying healthy and well, while we also support the people who need care. These are a few of the ways, we've provided better care in our communities.

Protecting your health

Reducing harm from Opioids

AHS is committed to addressing the increased misuse and effects of fentanyl use.

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Protecting your health

Mumps Outbreak

This year, Alberta experienced a resurgence of mumps and mounted a quick response to help prevent the spread of this disease.

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Protecting your health

Influenza

Immunizations, also known as vaccinations, help protect against infectious disease.

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Dementia Advice

24hr Advice Line for Dementia

Dementia Advice offered through AHS Health Link expanded to Calgary and Edmonton

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EMS

EMS Stroke Ambulance

Canada’s First Stroke Ambulance provides treatment on the way.

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Cancer Care

Cancer Volunteer

Mammography volunteer detects her own cancer.

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Cancer Care

Cancer Patient Becomes Nurse

Cancer patient becomes nurse.

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Cancer Care

High River Cancer Centre

Expanded cancer clinic opens in High River.

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Caring for Kids

New Operating Suite

New Operating Suite Benefits Stollery Kids

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Caring for Kids

Protect Newborn Brains

Cooling device protects brains of newborns during transport.

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Caring for Kids

Kids ED Pain Program

New ED pain program debuts at ACH

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Care in Our Communities

ID to Help Homeless

AHS expands ID Program – helps homeless access programs to acquire ID

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Mental Health

First Aid For The Mind

Alberta Health Services volunteers lining up to get Mental Health First Aid certification.

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Research

Alberta Stroke Care

Time from onset of stroke to treatment, or door-to-needle time, halved to 36 minutes by AHS strategy.

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Research

Brain Tumour Cancer Research

Cross Cancer research spurs dramatic improvement.

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Innovation

Fabry Disease

Calgary patient with rare inherited condition receives transplant of altered stem cells.

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Innovation

AHS Leading Research

AHS hospitals make national top-research list.

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Innovation

Hydrocephalus Surgery

Revolutionary surgery protects young brains.

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Support for Parents

HEAL website Launch

Health Education and Learning Program.

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Care in a Crisis

Fort McMurray Wildfire Disaster

AHS staff and patients exhibit tremendous bravery and determination.

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Care in a Crisis

Courage and Hope in the Wildfires

AHS staff and patients exhibit tremendous bravery and determination.

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Community

Caring for Indigenous People

Population, Public and Indigenous Health SCN Launch

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Expanding and Growing

Edson Healthcare

New Edson Healthcare Centre Opening.

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Expanding and Growing

Airdrie Urgent Care Centre

Airdrie UCC open 24 hours

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Expanding and Growing

Chinook Regional Hospital Redevelopment

Alberta Health Services took possession of the ultra-modern new wing.

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Who We Are
AHS By The Numbers
Alberta Health Services 2016-17 Annual Report