Do you have a health concern for yourself or a child? Call Health Link by dialing 811 for quick and easy advice from a registered nurse 24/7. They will ask questions, assess symptoms and determine the best care for you.
Remember, in a medical emergency, always call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department.
Get information on pregnancy to end of life care and everything in between. Health Link is an excellent resource to get you the health information you need.
Health Link also manages the health information available online at www.MyHealth.Alberta.ca.
A dementia diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience for both patients and their families. Dementia Advice through Health Link, helps ease the stress by providing compassionate advice about living with dementia.
Dementia Advice can:
Since launching, province-wide, in May 2016, there have been more than 1,000 referrals supporting Albertans living with or caring for someone who has dementia, including those with Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information, please visit the Dementia Advice website.
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) bring local doctors and other healthcare providers like dietitians, nurse practitioners, and social workers together to provide comprehensive care to Albertans.
Health Link works with some PCNs to triage and refer people to after-hours clinics or an on-call doctor for time-sensitive healthcare needs.
For more information on PCNs, or to find a PCN or a doctor please go to: www.pcnpmo.ca
If you need health advice or information call Health Link 24/7
by dialing 811 or visit www.MyHealth.Alberta.ca.
Health Link support is available in more than 240 languages.
If you would like more information about the Health Link service please email us healthlink@albertahealthservices.ca
Health Link promotional materials are available by order and posters can be downloaded.