Every day in communities across the province, we work with our partners to transform how healthcare is being delivered in Alberta and will be delivered in the years ahead. We commit ourselves to improving the quality of healthcare we provide and to address the challenges we face by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, research and innovation across the organization.

Every day for almost 10 years, patients and families have been at the centre of everything we do. Together, our achievements have made us a national and international leader in many areas of healthcare, in addition to being recognized as a top employer in Canada.

We strive to provide care Albertans trust. And we do so by being compassionate, accountable and respectful. We are focused on always improving the way we treat and prevent illness and injury, and how we care for Albertans where they are – hospitals, communities and even in their homes. From the boardroom to the front lines, through our staff, physicians and volunteers, we are dedicated to providing our patients and families the healthcare they deserve with respect, fairness and dignity. We connect and listen to our people and Albertans because what they say matters.

This year has been no different as our teams continually work to protect the health of Albertans and respond to their needs. For example, last fall we broke ground on the new Calgary Cancer Centre, a world-class facility that will double the capacity to treat patients with the best technology. We are providing more support for people in their communities through initiatives such as the Community Paramedic Program, which allows seniors in long-term care to be cared for in their home setting avoiding trips to the hospital. This reduces stress for seniors, increases their comfort and reduces unnecessary patient transports to hospitals. We’ve also increased the number of continuing care spaces available to Albertans. These are just some of the ways we are investing dollars where it matters most to Albertans.

AHS will remain committed to finding ways to work more efficiently and effectively for the people we serve. We will continue to focus on strengthening the health and wellness of our people and Albertans, while improving access, flow and community-based options. We want Albertans to be partners in health to achieve better health outcomes for themselves, their families and their communities for the years to come.

We are proud to share this report to the community and some of the highlights of 2017-18. Together, we are doing amazing things every day.