We would like to address the future of the Breton Medical Clinic which has been – and will continue to be – a cornerstone of the community. ... More
Alberta Health Services (AHS), along with Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) and DynaLIFE, are working together to address concerns about wait ... More
We want to reassure you that women continue to receive safe obstetrical care in Lethbridge and area. ... More
We are providing information today on work underway to reduce the amount of time Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams are waiting with patients... More
Since the summer there have continued to be temporary closures of the Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service, which remain a concern not on... More
Virtual care - the use of telephone, video, email and secure messaging to connect patients with healthcare providers - has long been utilized wit... More
Getting a third dose helps yourself and others in fight against COVID-19... More
Wearing a mask is a proven way to help reduce and prevent the spread of COVID-19. But even now, there is a great deal of misinformation circulati... More
Any patient needing emergency care anywhere in Alberta, or needing an acute care bed, will receive the high quality of care you expect from AHS.... More
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is immediately increasing the number of CT and MRI scans, in order to bring wait-times down.... More
The Sundre Hospital and Care Centre is an essential service, providing excellent, timely healthcare to residents of Sundre and surrounding areas... More
Decision made following lengthy review, based on patient safety.... More
Alberta Health Services is committed to working with its community partners to find solutions to the increase in crime and social disorder near t... More
When AHS and Albertans work together, we develop a greater understanding of what matters to people when it comes to healthcare, and reach better ... More
AHS is committed to ensuring our patients get the best care possible when they visit our hospitals and healthcare facilities, and that extends to... More
On any given day, hundreds of central Albertans receive excellent care at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC). ... More
Providing the best possible healthcare is the single most important priority for Alberta Health Services.... More
AHS takes its responsibility as the keepers of personal healthcare information extremely seriously.... More
Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to work diligently on multiple fronts to resolve the staffing challenges in the emergency department at R... More
As the opioid crisis in Alberta continues to work its way into our cities, towns, suburbs and homes, Alberta Health Services (AHS) remains commit... More
We know that paying for parking can place additional stress or frustration on people visiting a hospital for care, or visiting loved ones receivi... More
Alberta Health Services announced on March 15 that Peace River residents will continue to have access to high quality air ambulance service... More
There is currently some debate as to where a supervised consumption service (SCS) should be located in Red Deer.... More
Recently, it has been suggested that our long-term care facilities do not serve fresh food, particularly at the Willow Creek Continuing Care Cent... More
Alberta Health Services understands the importance of fertility treatments... More
All Albertans deserve to get timely and effective care in the most appropriate setting.... More
Last week, Alberta has hosted provincial health ministers from across the country, to discuss common healthcare concerns, and share solutions.... More
Community water fluoridation has recently been a popular topic of discussion in media and various communities. As a result, numerous claims, opin... More
Alberta continues to have one of the safest healthcare systems in the country, and the majority of employees, physicians and volunteers are posit... More
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) issued a media release recently about five occupational health and safety complaints they filed ... More
When it comes to providing high quality emergency medical services (EMS) in Alberta, patient safety is at the core of every decision we make, fro... More
Providing easily accessible and appropriate healthcare services to newcomers to Alberta is important to us.... More
In healthcare, there are times when a patient needs to be in a hospital, and there are times when a patient can get the care they need elsewhere.... More
Spiritual care is essential to comprehensive cancer care. CancerControl Alberta provides all aspects of patient care that go beyond medical treat... More
Every day, hundreds of central Albertans receive excellent care at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. ... More
At hospitals across the province, and indeed across Canada, physicians are on-call and ready to respond to urgent or non-urgent cases.... More
This program has been successful in reducing recidivism rates among those prisoners who have taken part.... More
We live in a time where technology supports innovation at a rapid pace, with new opportunities to launch businesses and connect people and commun... More
There have not been and there will be no employment losses of unionized employees as a result of ongoing initiatives to slow our expense growth.... More
MRI scans are an essential medical diagnostic tool for helping diagnose many illnesses and conditions. ... More
AHS supports the Rocky Mountain House town council decision to remove the water tower so the newly completed heliport upgrade at the Rocky Mounta... More
Alberta Health Services (AHS) employees in southern Alberta and across the province are dedicated individuals who work hard every day to provide ... More
STI rates in Alberta are the highest they have been in decades, with no sign of levelling off.... More
Your recent news story about sick leave for AHS non-union employees does not accurately reflect the situation at AHS... More
We understand that diseases, like measles, are concerning to Albertans. We share those concerns.... More
Alberta Health Services (AHS) will be collaborating with community leaders, local staff, physicians and Sundre residents to explore options... More
A new continuing care option is coming to Sundre. Capacity is growing by 25 beds.... More
Four of nine operating rooms at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre were temporarily closed March 1 following a flooding incident.... More
Alberta Health Services has recently received several questions about new parking meters recently installed at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital... More
As demand for these procedures grows across the province, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is investing in performing more scans to meet the needs o... More
Improving access for families to child and adolescent mental health services, particularly in Medicine Hat, is important for Alberta Health Servi... More
When it comes to responding to emergency calls, Alberta Health Services EMS’s primary responsibility is to deliver safe and effective patient car... More
Every year, AHS sends a Capital Submission list which identifies AHS’s top priority major capital projects and the two largest projects include t... More
Every day, Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) with Alberta Health Services are in the community, working to protect and promote the good health... More
The change in scope is a result of higher than expected tenders and cost escalation... More
Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) cyclotron continues to be down as engineers work to get the machine back up and running... More
This week, the latest AHS performance report was released to the public which included hand hygiene compliance rates... More
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Some patients requiring PET/CT scans are having their scans postponed due to a mechanical issue with a machine that produces the material require... More
The Royal Alexandra Hospital, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital and CapitalCare Norwood and their programs and services - are critical parts of t... More
Alberta Health Services places great value on the work that Clinical Assistants and Clinical/Surgical Assistants do across the province, each day... More
On August 17, Alberta Health Services (AHS) Laboratory and Medicine Hat Diagnostic Lab (MHDL) provided staff with an update on the transition pla... More
It is Alberta Health Services duty to protect health, and this includes ensuring that Albertans can enjoy safe food, no matter what the event or ... More
Deb Gordon, Vice-President and Chief Health Operations for Northern Alberta, provided the following statement today regarding two Protection for ... More
Alberta Health Services – and in particular, our transplant team – is a leader in living liver transplants, both nationally and internationally.... More
At AHS, our first priority is always on ensuring patients get the care and treatment they need, as safely and effectively as possible.... More
Postponing surgeries, or any other important medical procedures, is not something we take lightly.... More
Every day, 68 foundations work hard to support Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) in its goal to deliver high quality care to patients across the pro... More
Alberta Health Services is constantly looking to hire the very best and most qualified people for any position within our health care organizatio... More
Alberta Health Services has recently made changes to the way it disposes of some equipment and items used during the dialysis process.... More
The demand for health care services continues to rise in Alberta, still the fastest-growing province in the country. ... More
In the past 12 months, almost 160,000 Albertans underwent surgery - whether for an ongoing health problem, or an urgent, potentially life-threate... More
On any given day, hundreds of Albertans are admitted to hospital due to illness or injury.... More
Alberta Health Services (AHS) periodically finds itself on the receiving end of criticism for its size and the fact 30 per cent of the provincial... More
Whether it is a paramedic using their wireless device to send patient information to a hospital, or a home care worker downloading a health chart... More
Every day across the province, our EMS staff are faced with extremely difficult, often tragic, situations.... More
Alberta Health Services’ first priority – always – is to ensure we provide the very best treatment and care to Albertans.... More
Today, Alberta Health Services announced several steps being taken to contain costs and to ensure that we are being responsible stewards of publi... More
Albertans can count on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to respond whenever they need help. ... More
Our Emergency Departments are there for anybody who needs urgent health care – and that includes people who may require treatment for a mental he... More
Almost two thirds of all Alberta Health Services (AHS) employees making at least $100,000 a year are working on the front lines of health care.... More
The holiday season is a busy time for many Albertans, and our province’s Emergency Departments are no exception.... More
It is vitally important for Albertans to have confidence in their health care system. They expect – and deserve – health care that is timely, eff... More
The very nature of an emergency department means that it can be a stressful, difficult and challenging place to be - for both our patients, famil... More
Planning for the future is particularly important today, with Alberta – and the Edmonton Zone in particular – facing significant population growt... More
Over a four week period this fall, AHS invited all AHS employees, medical staff and volunteers to complete the 2014 Workforce Engagement Survey. ... More
AHS takes clean hands seriously. It is the single most important thing we can do to prevent the spread of infection, and it is why we have spent ... More
Today, Alberta Health Services posted online the expense reports of a former executive secretary with the former Capital Health Region.... More
Alberta Health Services is aware that Dynalife intends to appeal the decision to select Sonic Healthcare as its preferred proponent of laboratory... More
Patient and family access to maternity services is of great importance to Albertans, and we value the role that midwives and physicians play in m... More
Every patient’s needs are different, and that is why health care systems have different levels of care and treatment for a variety of patients, t... More
When our frontline staff advocate for their patients – and their hospital – we take those concerns seriously.... More
For many years, lab testing in Medicine Hat, Brooks and Foremost has been provided by our contractor, Medicine Hat Diagnostic Lab (MHDL).... More
A common criticism directed at Alberta Health Services is that there are too many managers and not enough frontline staff – too many clipboards, ... More
Nine years ago, the Auditor General delivered a report on Alberta’s long-term care facilities, and demanded health authorities and government tak... More
Every day, Albertans trust us to care for them and ensure they are looked after while they are in our hospitals and health care facilities.... More
AHS always takes the concerns of staff extremely seriously, particularly our staff members working on the frontline. And that includes our dedica... More
Alberta faces a significant challenge – our percentage of seniors is growing rapidly, which in turn leads to added stresses and strains on our he... More
On two days in late September, we experienced significant capacity challenges at the Rockyview General Hospital in Calgary....... More
We have recently experienced capacity issues at both Alberta Children’s Hospital and Stollery Children’s Hospital, particularly in our pediatric ... More
Media reports have recently focused on the provincial sex offender program that is run at the forensic centre at Alberta Hospital Edmonton.... More
Is it a hospital, or isn’t it – that’s the question many people in Sherwood Park have asked since the opening of their new health care facility... More
