‘I believe my daughter is smiling down’

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Shawnee Brave Rock saved five lives through organ donation... Read more

Indigenous artwork celebrates community and inclusivity

Monday, September 29, 2025

Lac La Biche display creates culturally safe and welcoming environment... Read more

Red Deer coordinator blazes a trail for Indigenous wellness

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Jasmine Peltier’s life journey helps bridge cultural gap with compassion... Read more

Primary Care Alberta appoints Alberta’s first chief nursing officer

Friday, September 12, 2025

EDMONTON – Primary Care Alberta (PCA) has appointed Dr. Kim Hogarth as chief nursing officer, reflec... Read more

World’s largest islet transplant program celebrates 25 years

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Edmonton Protocol now used globally to treat Type 1 diabetes... Read more

Putting a face to a grateful voice

Monday, June 2, 2025

Indigenous Support Line expands care provincewide... Read more

Improving Palliative Care access for Cold Lake First Nations

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Grant from Health Excellence Canada helping North Zone team to bridge gaps... Read more

Mother and daughter connect on Take Our Kids to Work Day

Monday, December 2, 2024

Program gives a behind-the-scenes look at work life in healthcare... Read more

Tipi of Hope Foundation launches Benches for Hope

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Project brings welcoming, inclusive space to Peter Lougheed Centre... Read more

Indigenous health, public health info available at Fort McMurray fair

Monday, September 23, 2024

FORT McMURRAY - Residents are invited to learn more about local Indigenous health and public health ... Read more

Arthur Child weaves Indigenous traditions into cancer care

Friday, September 20, 2024

Healing plants take root with help of Indigenous communities... Read more

Know warning signs of potential suicidal thoughts, plans

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

EDMONTON - Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and AHS reminds Albertans that recognizing the ris... Read more

Addiction and Mental Health Resources for Jasper Residents

Friday, August 16, 2024

JASPER — As residents of Jasper prepare for re-entry, we know returning to the community will be a c... Read more

Treaty 6 flag flies proudly at Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre

Friday, July 19, 2024

Chiefs, AHS leaders attend ceremony to reaffirm commitment to Indigenous wellness... Read more

Newly recruited anesthetist now practising in Wetaskiwin

Friday, July 12, 2024

WETASKIWIN – A new anesthetist has brought her expertise to Wetaskiwin on a permanent basis.... Read more

iPad donation benefits healthcare in Cold Lake

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Devices support areas of care throughout the community... Read more

AHS camps offer youth hands-on healthcare experience

Friday, June 28, 2024

Grade 9-12 students have the opportunity to try different healthcare techniques, tools and skills wi... Read more

Indigenous culture celebrated May 31, 2024 at free public event in Lac La Biche

Thursday, May 30, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) and local Indigenous Elders are partnering to host a fi... Read more

'Grandmother's lodge' a place for comfort and guidance

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Indigenous ceremonial space an opportunity 'to walk the talk of reconciliation'... Read more

Treaty Six flag flies at Wetaskiwin hospital after historic flag raising

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

A Treaty Six flag was raised at Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre facility today marking the first... Read more

Faces of the Foundations

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Meet Vanessa MacNevin of Northern Lights Health Foundation... Read more

New family physician now practising in Wetaskiwin

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Local and area residents have increased access to care with the recruitment of a new family physicia... Read more

Indigenous advisor garners human rights honour

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Okimaw Award recognizes dedicated advocacy work of AHS staffer... Read more

AHS & Horse Lake First Nation working together

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Goal to improve Indigenous healthcare experience at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital... Read more

National Philanthropy Day honours generosity of Albertans

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Awards recognize exceptional donors to health foundations... Read more

Newly recruited physician to practise in Wetaskiwin starting in January

Friday, November 3, 2023

WETASKIWIN – Local and area residents will have increased access to care with the recruitment of a n... Read more

Blood Tribe taps AHS’ expertise in Workplace Health & Safety

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Teamwork solidifies tribal programs, forges new friendships... Read more

Mobile mammography service to visit four communities

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Women ages 45-74 the group most at risk of developing breast cancer will have local access to mammog... Read more

Cancer patients evacuated from wildfires to call Alberta toll-free number for uninterrupted care

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) wants to ensure any cancer patients evacuated from the Northwest Terri... Read more

Indigenous Support Line answers hundreds of calls

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Callers get detailed help to access the right service on first try... Read more

Indigenous support line launches in central Alberta

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Indigenous peoples in the Central Zone of AHS now have access to a support line to help them navigat... Read more

From housekeeping to healthcare

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

AHS employee inspired to take Health Care Aide training... Read more

North Zone teams help neighbours through wildfire upheavals

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital serves as staging area for healthcare-centre evacuees... Read more

Gather around the warmth, help is at hand

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Fireside Connections give support, build community for vulnerable in Lethbridge... Read more

AHS improves access to Indigenous spiritual ceremonies

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is expanding supports for the practice of Indigenous spiritual ceremon... Read more

Indigenous ‘healing gardens’ to sprout across South Zone

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

To mark National Indigenous Peoples Month (June) and National Indigenous Peoples Day today, Alberta ... Read more

AHS now offering translation services in many Indigenous languages

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

AHS is now offering interpretation services in 23 Indigenous languages... Read more

Community comes together to raise tipi after wildfire

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Symbol of home resonates with Indigenous community in Valleyview... Read more

AHS staff celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Month

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

For the month of June, Alberta Health Services’ staff and sites will be celebrating National Indigen... Read more

Healing Gardens to honour Indigenous Peoples

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Traditional plants will sow seeds of reconciliation... Read more

‘Smudge button’ supports Indigenous patients and families

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Grande Prairie team devises custom ventilation for in-hospital smudging... Read more

Wildfire information, advice, and supports available

Friday, May 12, 2023

To help Albertans impacted by the wildfires AHS is offering supports and resources... Read more

Faces of the Foundations: John Strong

Friday, May 5, 2023

Meet John Strong of the Wetaskiwin Health Foundation... Read more

Indigenous support line launches across southern Alberta

Monday, May 1, 2023

Indigenous Peoples in the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) now have access to a support l... Read more

New family physician now practising in High Level

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Local & area residents now have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of another perm... Read more

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital supports Indigenous ceremony through simplified ventilation process

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital has streamlined how a traditional ceremony is made available to Ind... Read more

‘How do you thank 10,000 people?’

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Friends of University Hospitals shoots music video to show gratitude... Read more

Fort Mac team garners award for e-bike initiative

Monday, April 3, 2023

Bicycle built for four provides seniors with fun, friendship and fresh air... Read more

Dreamcatcher embodies healing spirit

Monday, March 27, 2023

Indigenous artist crafts gift of appreciation for Cross Cancer Institute... Read more

Studentship program offers rare research opportunity

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Indigenous Wellness core seeks post-secondary students to participate... Read more

Social workers complete our healthcare picture

Friday, March 3, 2023

Their vital work looks at underlying factors to boost well-being... Read more

Obstetrics upgrade advances care in Wainwright

Monday, February 6, 2023

Family’s bequest funds patient-friendly updates to unit... Read more

AHS renews agreement with Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association

Saturday, January 28, 2023

EDMONTON – Today Alberta Health Services (AHS) signed a new three-year agreement to continue its lon... Read more

Indigenous-led Patient Navigation service re-launched

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

South Zone project helps to identify & remove obstacles to accessing healthcare... Read more

Many hands helped pave the road to Bea's recovery

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Lethbridge woman gets a fresh start & 'good life' at 60... Read more

Community comes together to honour and remember

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Centennial Centre ceremony marks National Day of Truth and Reconciliation... Read more

Pilot project brings hospital-level care into patient homes

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Wetaskiwin local and area residents are now receiving hospital level care in their homes following p... Read more

Royal Alex crosswalk honours Indigenous peoples

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Symbols of First nations, Métis & Inuit culture provide a warm welcome... Read more

Wetaskiwin opens Indigenous Healing Room

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

New gathering space offers comforts of home... Read more

Looking sweet upon the seats of a bicycle built for four

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Legion donation funds adaptive e-bike for Fort McMurray seniors... Read more

AHS, partners to hold one-day ‘pop-up clinic’ Friday in Lethbridge

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Alberta Health Services and its partner agencies will hold a pop-up clinic on Sept. 23 to bring seve... Read more

Mobile mammography service to visit Stony Plain and Enoch Cree Nation

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Women ages 50 to 74 the group most at risk of developing breast cancer will have local access to mam... Read more

Indigenous art therapy helps to heal hearts & minds

Friday, June 24, 2022

Lethbridge inpatient forges connections, finds peace & support... Read more

Healing Room opens today at Wetaskiwin Hospital

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

WETASKIWIN – A dedicated space in the Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre that will provide a place ... Read more

Indigenous support line launches across northeastern Alberta

Monday, June 20, 2022

Indigenous Peoples in the east of AHS North Zone now have a dedicated support line... Read more

National Indigenous Peoples Week celebrations - South Zone

Friday, June 17, 2022

LETHBRIDGE – As part of our celebrations for National Indigenous History Month and National Indigeno... Read more

Carmen goes above & beyond to share Indigenous history

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Teammates welcome weekly presentations on culture, truth & reconciliation... Read more

Indigenous support line launches across northwestern Alberta

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Indigenous Peoples in the west and central areas of Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) North Zone now ha... Read more

Indigenous support line launches in northwest Alberta

Monday, May 30, 2022

Indigenous Peoples in the North Zone Area 1 of Alberta Health Services have a dedicated support line... Read more

Support to help Indigenous Peoples navigate health system in North Zone

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Phone line to launch in phases across AHS North Zone starting May 30... Read more

A truly special delivery from the Northwest Territories

Monday, May 16, 2022

Lois Hole maternity team welcomed northern moms-to-be to Edmonton... Read more

Space at Royal Alex to honour Indigenous culture

Friday, May 6, 2022

'The Cultural Room' to be given new meaningful name... Read more

Teens turn to Indigenous program to heal after dad’s death

Friday, April 22, 2022

Youth enjoy meaningful options to move forward, connect with culture... Read more

AHS garners award for diversity & inclusion

Monday, April 11, 2022

Canadian College of Health Leaders bestows national honours for second time... Read more

National nursing award honours leadership at AHS

Thursday, March 31, 2022

Canadian College of Health Leaders celebrates achievements of Sean Chilton... Read more

Help shape the future of EMS

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Albertans invited to take survey, give feedback on ambulance services... Read more

Albertans invited to have their say on the future of EMS

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Albertans have an opportunity to help shape the future of Emergency Medical Services in the provinc... Read more

Volunteers sought for Wisdom Council and Elder Circle

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

AHS is recruiting new volunteer members to the Wisdom Council and Elder Circle... Read more

New mom cuts ribbon at brand-new hospital

Monday, March 14, 2022

Leaders gather to celebrate opening of Grande Prairie Regional Hospital... Read more

Community partners improve access to vaccine

Monday, March 7, 2022

AHS joins Calgary groups to raise awareness boost vaccination rate... Read more

Building bridges to reach at-risk populations

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Lethbridge teams earn trust by meeting people where they are... Read more

Street Connect team helps homeless in Fort Mac

Monday, August 9, 2021

Collaborations during third wave strengthened community ties... Read more

Ceremonial cleansing creates culturally safe space for immunization

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Partnership with Friendship Centre aims to remove barriers, encourage COVID-19 vaccination... Read more

AHS launches navigation service for Indigenous Peoples

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Indigenous Peoples in South Zone can now receive one-on-one help to access the health services they ... Read more

Friends of Chinook spruce up furniture in ICU waiting room

Monday, July 20, 2020

More than 2.3 million raised since 1989 to fund hospital needs... Read more

Slave Lake public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to share their thoughts on local healthcare delivery and servic... Read more

Westlock public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to share their thoughts on local healthcare delivery and servic... Read more

Alberta doctor and partner win Amazing Race Canada

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Indigenous team takes top prize in national reality TV show... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Area residents are invited to share their thoughts on local healthcare delivery and services at an u... Read more

Blood Tribe, AHS celebrate their partnership

Organizations work together to add long-term care beds... Read more

AHS hosts Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week events

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Canadians will be recognizing the diverse cultures by celebrating Indigenous Peoples Awareness Week... Read more

AHS hosts events for National Indigenous Peoples Week

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Canadians will be recognizing the diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities... Read more

Alberta newborns eligible for quick pain free hearing test

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Newborns in the province are now eligible for a quick and pain-free test to screen for permanent hea... Read more

Research aims to improve Indigenous health outcomes

Thursday, January 31, 2019

AHS launched a three year research project designed to help Indigenous people navigate the health sy... Read more

New Indigenous artwork unveiled at RDRHC

Monday, November 26, 2018

Patients visitors and staff at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) have a new opportunity to e... Read more

Royal Alex celebrates Indigenous health

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Open House showcases AHS' integration of culture and healthcare... Read more

Blanket exercise explores Indigenous experience

Friday, August 17, 2018

Edmonton staff physicians learn more about truth and reconciliation... Read more

Indigenous Health Program builds culturally-safe spaces

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Important role in creating a bridge between western and traditional Indigenous medicine.... Read more

Filling the Tank with Health and Wellness

Monday, November 28, 2016

Training courses in the Wood Buffalo area help people find ways to self-care and stress management.... Read more

AHS promotes National Addictions Awareness Week - North Zone

Thursday, November 10, 2016

NORTH ZONE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is helping Albertans to reduce risk factors and promote p... Read more

Mammography volunteer detects her own cancer

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Screen Test celebrates 25 years and 2,500 cancers caught early.... Read more

Here's your chance to be heard

Friday, May 13, 2016

AHS now recruiting for advisory council volunteers to share information, gather public viewpoints.... Read more