Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Monday, June 8, 2026

BEAVERLODGE - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, June 8, 2026

EDSON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, June 8, 2026

HINTON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, June 4, 2026

EDSON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

SMOKY LAKE - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

BEAVERLODGE - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, June 1, 2026

EDSON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, May 28, 2026

EDSON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

BEAVERLODGE - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, May 22, 2026

HINTON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

BEAVERLODGE - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary closure at Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department

Saturday, May 16, 2026

SPIRIT RIVER - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department (ED) at... Read more

Temporary closure at Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department

Monday, May 18, 2026

SPIRIT RIVER - Alberta Health Services is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at the Centra... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, May 14, 2026

HINTON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary closure at Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

SPIRIT RIVER - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department (ED) at... Read more

Elective surgeries resuming at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital

Thursday, May 7, 2026

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Alberta Health Services resumed a small number of elective surgeries at Grande Prai... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

SMOKY LAKE - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the... Read more

Physician coverage found for temporary service advisory at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

HINTON - On-site physician coverage has been found for the previously announced temporary service ad... Read more

High Prairie Health Complex outpatient hours change

Friday, May 1, 2026

HIGH PRAIRIE – Beginning May 4, hours of service at the High Prairie Health Complex outpatient depar... Read more

Emergency department renovations begin next week at Barrhead Healthcare Centre

Monday, April 27, 2026

BARRHEAD - Work begins next week on an emergency department (ED) upgrade and renovation at the Barrh... Read more

Medical device reprocessing issue at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital

Monday, April 27, 2026

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Due to a medical device reprocessing (MDR) issue affecting surgical instrument ster... Read more

Physician coverage found for temporary service advisory at Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, April 24, 2026

ATHABASCA — On-site physician coverage has been found for the previously announced temporary servic... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, April 23, 2026

ATHABASCA — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

FAIRVIEW — Due to a clinical personnel shortage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency department (E... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, April 9, 2026

SMOKY LAKE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the... Read more

Physician coverage found for temporary service advisory at Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

ATHABASCA — On-site physician coverage has been found for the previously announced temporary service... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Saturday, April 4, 2026

FAIRVIEW— The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Wabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, April 3, 2026

WABASCA — The Wabasca Health Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, April 2, 2026

ATHABASCA — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the ... Read more

Program pilot stabilizes emergency department physician coverage at 5 sites

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

EDMONTON — An Alberta Health Services (AHS) program is helping northern healthcare facilities provid... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Saturday, March 28, 2026

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, March 27, 2026

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Update - Temporary service advisory for Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Saturday, March 28, 2026

FAIRVIEW — Physician coverage has been found for the previously announced emergency department (ED) ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, March 27, 2026

SMOKY LAKE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the... Read more

Temporary service advisory at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, March 26, 2026

MCLENNAN — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Sacred Heart C... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 23, 2026

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 16, 2026

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Spirit River Emergency Department

Sunday, March 15, 2026

SPIRIT RIVER — Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department will be without on-site physician c... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

ATHABASCA — Due to a clinical personnel shortage, the Athabasca Healthcare Centre will be without on... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician program expands to Athabasca

Monday, March 9, 2026

ATHABASCA — Patients seeking care at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will have ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage the Hinton Health... Read more

Temporary disruption at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre Emergency Department in McLennan

Thursday, March 5, 2026

MCLENNAN— There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Sacred Heart Co... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

SMOKY LAKE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 2, 2026

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Thursday, February 26, 2026

BEAVERLODGE — The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department (ED) will be without onsite ph... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, February 20, 2026

BARRHEAD - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the B... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Westlock Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, February 13, 2026

WESTLOCK — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the W... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, February 13, 2026

Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverage for per... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, February 9, 2026

Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverage for per... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, February 5, 2026

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the George McDougall ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, February 2, 2026

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 26, 2026

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, January 23, 2026

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 19, 2026

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage the Hint... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

SMOKY LAKE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary disruption at Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

ATHABASCA - There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Athabasca Healthca... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

EDSON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician program comes to Grimshaw

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

GRIMSHAW —Service uses remote physicians to support emergency department patients... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

GRIMSHAW - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the G... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 12, 2026

HINTON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, January 9, 2026

SWAN HILLS - The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed due to a lack of c... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 5, 2026

HINTON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Monday, January 5, 2026

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, January 2, 2026

BEAVERLODGE - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for St. Paul Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, January 2, 2026

ST. PAUL - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the S... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Update: Physician coverage found for temporary service advisory at Smoky Lake Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

SMOKY LAKE— On-site physician coverage has been found for the remainder of the previously announced ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

ATHABASCA — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Athabasca Hea... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician program comes to Smoky Lake

Monday, December 22, 2025

SMOKY LAKE— Patients seeking care at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency d... Read more

Temporary service advisory for St. Paul Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, December 22, 2025

ST. PAUL — Due to a clinical personnel shortage, the St. Paul Healthcare Centre emergency department... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, December 19, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Thursday, December 18, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician program expands to St. Paul

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

ST. PAUL— Patients seeking care at the St. Therese- St. Paul Healthcare Centre emergency department ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, December 12, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, December 8, 2025

HINTON - Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, December 5, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary changes to access at Edson Healthcare Centre

Monday, December 1, 2025

EDSON – Patients and visitors to the Edson Healthcare will be temporarily unable to access the facil... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, December 1, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Newly recruited family physician practising in St. Paul

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

ST. PAUL — A newly recruited family physician is now practising at the local healthcare centre and i... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, November 24, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, November 17, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage the Hint... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, November 14, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed due to a lack of c... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

ATHABASCA — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Athabasca Hea... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, November 10, 2025

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Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Monday, November 10, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Update - Coverage found for temporary service advisory at Grande Cache Emergency Department

Friday, November 7, 2025

GRANDE CACHE — Coverage has been secured for the previously announced service advisory at the Grande... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Grande Cache Emergency Department

Thursday, November 6, 2025

GRANDE CACHE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, t... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Redwater Health Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Redwater Hea... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, October 27, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED... Read more

New kidney care centre now open in Grande Prairie

Friday, October 24, 2025

GRANDE PRAIRIE – The Sargent Family Kidney Care Centre in Grande Prairie is now open.... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Redwater Health Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

REDWATER — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the R... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, October 20, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Westlock Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, October 20, 2025

WESTLOCK — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the W... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, October 17, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Update: Coverage found for temporary service advisory at Westlock Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, October 17, 2025

WESTLOCK — Onsite physician coverage has been secured for the remainder of the previously announced ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Westlock Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, October 16, 2025

WESTLOCK — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the W... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage, the Edson Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to a clinical personnel shortage, the Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergency department... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Westlock Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

WESTLOCK — Due to a clinical personnel shortage, the Westlock Healthcare Centre emergency department... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, October 10, 2025

BOYLE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle Healthcare ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Redwater Health Centre Emergency Department

Friday, October 10, 2025

REDWATER — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the R... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, October 10, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage the... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, October 9, 2025

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

BOYLE — There will be no physician on site temporarily in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Thursday, October 2, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Redwater Health Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

REDWATER — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the R... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, September 26, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

HINTON - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, September 22, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, September 15, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Update: Coverage found for temporary service advisory at Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, September 15, 2025

BARRHEAD — Physician coverage has been found for the remainder of the previously announced emergency... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, September 12, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the B... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, September 12, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Coverage found for portion of temporary service advisory at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, September 11, 2025

HINTON — Physician coverage has been secured for a portion of the previously announced emergency dep... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, September 8, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Newly recruited OB/GYNs to begin practising next month in Grande Prairie

Friday, September 5, 2025

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Two newly recruited physicians will begin practising in Grande Prairie this fall, i... Read more

Update: Temporary phone outage impacting Rainbow Lake Community Health Services resolved

Thursday, September 4, 2025

RAINBOW LAKE — A previously noted telephone service outage in Rainbow Lake impacting the Rainbow Com... Read more

Coverage found for temporary service advisory at Edson Healthcare Centre emergency department

Thursday, September 4, 2025

EDSON — Physician coverage has been found for the remainder of the previously announced emergency de... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, September 4, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Redwater Health Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

REDWATER — Redwater Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 29, 2025

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 29, 2025

BARRHEAD — Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician cov... Read more

Some coverage found for temporary service advisory at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — Physician coverage has been found for a portion of the previously announced emergency d... Read more

Some coverage found for temporary service advisory at William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Physician coverage has been found for the remainder of the previously announced emerg... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Redwater Health Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

REDWATER — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the R... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, August 25, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Update: Coverage found for temporary service advisory at Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 22, 2025

ATHABASCA — Physician coverage has been found for a portion of the previously announced emergency de... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 22, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the B... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, August 21, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician pilot expands to Barrhead, Westlock and Redwater

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

BARRHEAD — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is expanding a pilot project to improve support for emergen... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Redwater Health Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

REDWATER — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the R... Read more

Update: Coverage found for temporary service advisory at Barrhead emergency department

Saturday, August 19, 2023

BARRHEAD — Physician coverage has been found for the remainder of the previously announced temporary... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Spirit River Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

SPIRIT RIVER — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Central Peace Health Complex E... Read more

Partial coverage found for temporary service advisory at Barrhead emergency department

Monday, August 18, 2025

BARRHEAD — Physician coverage has been found for a portion of the previously announced termporary se... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, August 18, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 15, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the B... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, August 14, 2025

ATHABASCA — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Athabasca Healthca... Read more

Update: Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, August 14, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without onsite physician ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed due to a lack of c... Read more

Temporary service advisory for William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Due to lack of clinical personnel, the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow ... Read more

Temporary service interruption at St. Paul Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

ST. PAUL - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the S... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Westlock Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, August 11, 2025

WESTLOCK — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the W... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Monday, August 11, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, August 11, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Sunday, August 10, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, there will be no physician on site in t... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the B... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary closure of Picture Butte ambulatory clinic

Friday, August 1, 2025

PICTURE BUTTE – Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and inability to secure coverage, t... Read more

Temporary service interruptions at St. Paul Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 1, 2025

ST. PAUL — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the S... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, July 31, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary disruption at Wabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

WABASCA — The Wabasca Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed overnight due to a lack ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Wabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 28, 2025

WABASCA — The Wabasca Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed overnight for periods of... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 28, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Overnight Emergency Department closure in Wabasca

Sunday, July 27, 2025

WABASCA — The Wabasca Hospital emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 6:45 p.m. o... Read more

Overnight Emergency Department closure in Wabasca

Saturday, July 26, 2025

WABASCA — The Wabasca Hospital emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 6 p.m. on S... Read more

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Friday, July 25, 2025

EDMONTON – Albertans are encouraged to take precautions this summer when coming across wildlife and ... Read more

Temporary service interruptions at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 21, 2025

SWAN HILLS - The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

Temporary closure at Mayerthorpe Emergency Department

Monday, July 21, 2025

MAYERTHORPE - Due to an unexpected shortage of clinical operations personnel the emergency departmen... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 21, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, July 18, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Coverage found for temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex emergency department

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

FAIRVIEW — Physician coverage has been found for a portion of the previously announced emergency dep... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed overnight for peri... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Monday, July 14, 2025

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 14, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, July 11, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 7, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Due to lack of clinical personnel, the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 7, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, July 4, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, July 3, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary service advisory for William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — The emergency department at the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre i... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at Peace River Emergency Department

Monday, June 30, 2025

PEACE RIVER — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department (ED) at ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at the Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, June 26, 2025

BOYLE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle Healthcare ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, June 23, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Protect yourself against measles, supports available

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

HIGH LEVEL — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all residents in High Level, Fort Vermilion,... Read more

Temporary service advisory for William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Due to lack of clinical personnel, the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow ... Read more

Swan Hills Healthcare Centre resumes inpatient admissions

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

SWAN HILLS — As the wildfire evacuation alert for the community has been lifted, the Swan Hills Heal... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at Spirit River Emergency Department

Thursday, June 12, 2025

SPIRIT RIVER — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department (ED) at... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, June 9, 2025

Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage the Hinton Health... Read more

Swan Hills Healthcare Centre resumes services

Thursday, June 5, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre reopened this morning (June 5) at 7 a.m.... Read more

New EMS station officially opens in Slave Lake

Thursday, June 5, 2025

SLAVE LAKE – The new Alberta Health Services (AHS) Brian Rosche Ambulance Station in Slave Lake mark... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, June 5, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Newly recruited family physician practising in Elk Point

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

ELK POINT — A newly recruited family physician is practising at the local healthcare centre and in t... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, May 30, 2025

HINTON - Due to an unexpected clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary cover... Read more

Health centre parking lot, entrance upgrades to begin soon in Mayerthorpe

Friday, May 30, 2025

MAYERTHORPE – Parking lot improvements and upgrades to entrances and sidewalks will soon begin at th... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, May 30, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at St. Theresa General Hospital Emergency Department

Thursday, May 29, 2025

FORT VERMILION — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the St. Theresa General Hospital... Read more

Construction begins at new EMS station in Redwater

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

REDWATER – Construction is now underway on a new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station at the Red... Read more

Swan Hills Healthcare Centre evacuated, temporarily closed

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

SWAN HILLS — To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, the Swan Hills Healthcare Centre is tem... Read more

Temporary disruptions at the Redwater Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

REDWATER — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Redwater Health Cen... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, May 26, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, May 23, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed overnight due to a... Read more

Emergency department renovations completed at St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

ST. PAUL – Upgrades and renovations within the emergency department at the St. Therese - St. Paul He... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Evacuated patients, residents return to Redwater health centre

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

REDWATER — Over the weekend, Alberta Health Services (AHS) completed the safe return of evacuated ac... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hinton Healt... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Redwater Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

REDWATER — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Redwater Health Cen... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed overnight during p... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, May 9, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed overnight due to a... Read more

Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department re-opens

Friday, May 9, 2025

BOYLE – The emergency department at the Boyle Healthcare Centre (BHCC) has re-opened today, May 9, a... Read more

Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic temporary relocation

Thursday, May 8, 2025

GRANDE PRAIRIE — The Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic has been temporarily relocated to the Queen... Read more

Temporary disruption at Valleyview Health Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

VALLEYVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Valleyview Health Centre Emergen... Read more

Boyle Healthcare Centre evacuated, temporarily closed

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

BOYLE — To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, the Boyle Healthcare Centre is temporarily c... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Newly recruited psychiatrist practising in Fort McMurray

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

FORT McMURRAY — A newly recruited psychiatrist is now practising in the city, improving access to me... Read more

Grande Prairie hospital fully relaunches urology services

Monday, May 5, 2025

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Grande Prairie Regional Hospital has fully relaunched its urology services followin... Read more

Temporary service advisory for William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, May 5, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Due to lack of clinical personnel, the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department

Saturday, May 3, 2025

SPIRIT RIVER — Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily closed until 7 ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, May 1, 2025

SWAN HILLS — Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed overnight for periods ... Read more

Temporary closure of Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Due to indoor air quality issues, the Grande Prairie Public Health Clinic, located ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, April 28, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Redwater Health Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

REDWATER — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Redwater Health Cen... Read more

Temporary interruption at Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergen... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, April 21, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

UPDATE: Service Restored at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Thursday, April 17, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Emergency Department (ED) service has been restored at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Thursday, April 17, 2025

BEAVERLODGE - Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Temporary disruption at Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

BARRHEAD — Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physi... Read more

Construction to start this spring on new local medical clinic in High Level

Monday, April 14, 2025

Planning and design work is now complete for a new primary care and specialty medical clinic in High... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, April 11, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

New transition unit to open at QEII Ambulatory Care Centre

Monday, April 7, 2025

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is adding a new 19-bed inpatient transition unit at t... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, April 4, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, April 4, 2025

MAYERTHORPE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre E... Read more

Temporary disruption at Barrhead Hospital ED

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

BARRHEAD – Due to an unscheduled healthcare staffing disruption, the emergency department at Barrhea... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — TNo physician on site in the emergency department at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Heal... Read more

Temporary service advisory for William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Due to lack of clinical personnel, the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 31, 2025

BARRHEAD — Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physi... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, March 28, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, March 27, 2025

ELK POINT — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergen... Read more

Some physician coverage found at the Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

SWAN HILLS — Physician coverage has been found for a portion of the previously announced emergency d... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Redwater Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

REDWATER — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Redwater Health Cen... Read more

Temporary service interruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

SWAN HILLS — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the... Read more

High Prairie emergency department to close overnight

Saturday, March 22, 2025

HIGH PRAIRIE — The High Prairie Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, March 21, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage... Read more

Temporary service advisory for William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The emergency department at the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre emergency departmen... Read more

Temporary disruption at Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 17, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergen... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, March 14, 2025

EDSON — Edson Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverage ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, March 14, 2025

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be without onsite physician coverag... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, March 13, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, March 7, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary service advisory for William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Due to lack of clinical personnel, the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, February 28, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Redwater Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

REDWATER — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Redwater Health Cen... Read more

Newly recruited physician practising in Grande Prairie

Friday, February 21, 2025

GRANDE PRAIRIE — A newly recruited family physician is now practising in Grande Prairie, improving a... Read more

Newly recruited family physician practising in Cold Lake

Friday, February 21, 2025

COLD LAKE — A newly recruited family physician is practising at the local healthcare centre and in c... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Redwater Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

REDWATER — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Redwater Health Cen... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

EDSON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Edso... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage the Hint... Read more

Some physician coverage found for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department Feb. 12

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

BARRHEAD — Physician coverage has been found for a portion of the previously announced emergency dep... Read more

Temporary disruption at Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

BARRHEAD — Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physi... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, February 10, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Some physician coverage found for Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department Feb. 7

Thursday, February 6, 2025

BARRHEAD — Physician coverage has been found for a portion of the previously announced emergency dep... Read more

New continuing care home spaces now open in Spirit River

Thursday, February 6, 2025

SPIRIT RIVER - Spirit River's first Type B continuing care home spaces (formally known as designated... Read more

Temporary disruption at Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, February 6, 2025

BARRHEAD — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergen... Read more

New EMS station officially opens in Valleyview

Thursday, February 6, 2025

VALLEYVIEW - The new Alberta Health Services EMS facility in Valleyview marked its official grand op... Read more

Six new transition beds open to create acute care capacity

Thursday, February 6, 2025

COLD LAKE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) will open six new transition beds next week at the Cold La... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, February 6, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — Due to lack of clinical personnel, the emergency department at the George McDougall - S... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Redwater Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

REDWATER — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Redwater Health Cen... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, th... Read more

Covenant Health to assume operations at La Crete Community Health & Continuing Care Centres by fall 2025

Friday, January 31, 2025

LA CRETE – Covenant Health is pleased to announce that, by fall 2025, it will assume operations of t... Read more

Temporary disruption at Wabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, January 31, 2025

WABASCA — The Wabasca Health Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician pilot launches in Edson

Monday, January 27, 2025

EDSON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is expanding a pilot project that aims to improve support for ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, January 23, 2025

ELK POINT — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the ... Read more

Temporary service advisory for Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

HINTON — Due to a clinical personnel shortage and an inability to secure temporary coverage, the Hin... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician pilot launches in Lac La Biche

Monday, January 20, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a pilot project to improve support for eme... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician pilot launches in Beaverlodge

Monday, January 20, 2025

BEAVERLODGE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a pilot project to improve support for emer... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician pilot launches in Hinton

Monday, January 20, 2025

HINTON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a pilot project to improve support for emergency... Read more

Virtual Emergency Physician pilot launches in Elk Point

Monday, January 20, 2025

ELK POINT — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a pilot project to improve support for emerge... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Friday, January 17, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Resources to help quit smoking and vaping

Friday, January 17, 2025

EDMONTON – National Non-Smoking Week runs Jan.19-25, a time to raise awareness of the benefits of qu... Read more

Newly recruited radiologist now practising in Grande Prairie

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

GRANDE PRAIRIE — A newly recruited radiologist is now practising in Grande Prairie.... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician... Read more

Temporary disruption at the Redwater Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 13, 2025

REDWATER — There will be no physician on site temporarily in the emergency department at the Redwate... Read more

Temporary disruption at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 13, 2025

MCLENNAN — The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be temporarily without... Read more

Temporary disruption at Valleyview Health Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 13, 2025

VALLEYVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Valleyview Health Centre Emergen... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Friday, January 10, 2025

LAC LA BICHE — Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the William J.... Read more

Temporary disruption at Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, January 9, 2025

EDSON — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Dep... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 6, 2025

HINTON — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency D... Read more

Update - Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, January 2, 2025

HINTON — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency D... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, January 2, 2025

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Update: Physician coverage found for temporary disruption at Westlock Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

WESTLOCK — Physician coverage has been found for the previously announced emergency department disru... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, December 30, 2024

HINTON — Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician... Read more

Temporary disruption at Westlock Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, December 30, 2024

WESTLOCK — Westlock Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physi... Read more

Temporary disruption at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, December 30, 2024

SWAN HILLS — Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-site p... Read more

Update to temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Thursday, December 19, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be tempo... Read more

Newly recruited family physician now practising in Cold Lake

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

COLD LAKE — A newly recruited family physician is now practising at the local healthcare centre and ... Read more

Newly recruited psychiatrist now practising in Grande Prairie

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

GRANDE PRAIRIE — A newly recruited psychiatrist is now practising in the city, improving access to m... Read more

Temporary disruption at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

BOYLE — There will be no physician on site temporarily in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle... Read more

New family physician now practising in Bonnyville

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

BONNYVILLE — A newly recruited family physician is now practising in the community, improving access... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

HINTON — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency D... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Monday, December 16, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Newly recruited family physician now practising in Edson

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

EDSON — A newly recruited family physician is now practising at the local healthcare centre and in t... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

HINTON — the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physi... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

HINTON - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency D... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the George McDougall Smoky Lake He... Read more

Temporary disruption at Spirit River Emergency Department

Monday, December 2, 2024

SPIRIT RIVER - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department (ED) at... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, November 29, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Edson Healthcare Centre Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department

Friday, November 22, 2024

BOYLE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle Healthcare ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Monday, November 18, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary closure of Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Saturday, November 16, 2024

HINTON – Due to gaps in physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department (ED) ... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Friday, November 8, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, November 7, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the George McDougall ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physicia... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Thursday, October 31, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be tempo... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

FAIRVIEW - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Restaurant coming to Grande Prairie Regional Hospital

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Grande Prairie Regional Hospital will have a new on-site restaurant next year to se... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Emergency Department

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency depar... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, October 18, 2024

the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician cover... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, October 17, 2024

The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed overnight due to a lack of nursing s... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Update: Physician coverage found for temporary disruption at Barrhead emergency department

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the Barrhead Healthcare Centre fro... Read more

Temporary disruption at Barrhead emergency department

Monday, October 14, 2024

Due to an unexpected gap in physician coverage, and inability to secure locum coverage, the Barrhead... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, October 11, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

HINTON — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency D... Read more

Update: Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, September 27, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Thursday, September 26, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Boyle Healthcare Centre the fo... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department... Read more

Coverage found for portion of temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for a portion of the previously announced emergency department dis... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Due to an ongoing gap in physician coverage, the Elk Point Healthcare emergency department will be c... 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

Update: Temporary disruption at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Thursday, September 19, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the Boyle Healthcare Centre t... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, September 19, 2024

HINTON - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency D... Read more

Temporary disruption at Boyle Healthcare Centre

BOYLE - There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Boyle Healthcare Centr... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, September 13, 2024

FAIRVIEW - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge emergency department

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency depar... Read more

Update: Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, September 12, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

SMOKY LAKE - There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

LAC LA BICHE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, September 9, 2024

HINTON - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency D... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Central Peace Health Complex emergency departm... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency departm... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, August 30, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, August 29, 2024

SWAN HILLS - The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed overnight due to a lack... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Monday, August 26, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, August 26, 2024

There will temporarily be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDoug... Read more

Outpatient services and community programs resume in Jasper

Friday, August 23, 2024

Alberta Health Services is working hard to ensure the community of Jasper has care available with th... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, August 23, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Acute care services resume in Jasper

Friday, August 23, 2024

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working hard to ensure the community of Jasper has care available w... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed overnight until 7 a.m., August 28, d... Read more

Physician coverage found for temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, August 22, 2024

HINTON — Physician coverage has been found for the previously announced emergency department (ED) di... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department is closed overnight due to a lack of nursing s... Read more

Physician coverage found for temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 16, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake ... 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

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 16, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDougall - Smoky ... Read more

Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre Emergency Department resumes services

Friday, August 16, 2024

The emergency department at the Seton-Jasper Healthcare Centre reopened yesterday, August 15, at 9 a... Read more

Jasper business re-entry guidance

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

To support business owners returning to Jasper, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has prepared informati... Read more

Temporary disruption at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Friday, August 9, 2024

BOYLE - Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily closed beginning at 8 p.m. ... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Friday, August 9, 2024

LAC LA BICHE - William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be tempo... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, August 9, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Physician coverage found for temporary disruption at Cold Lake Emergency Department

Thursday, August 8, 2024

COLD LAKE - Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the Cold Lake Healthca... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Depar... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 2, 2024

COLD LAKE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre emerg... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 2, 2024

HINTON - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency D... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Emergency Department

Thursday, August 1, 2024

BEAVERLODGE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital e... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Thursday, August 1, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed overnight due to a lack... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 29, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, July 26, 2024

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department... Read more

Seton - Jasper Healthcare Centre evacuated due to wildfire

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, the Seton - Jasper Healthcare Centre was evacuated e... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, July 19, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Newly recruited family physician now practising in Smoky Lake

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

A newly recruited family physician is now practising in at the local healthcare centre and in commun... Read more

Temporary disruption at Spirit River Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

SPIRIT RIVER — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department (ED) at... Read more

Physician coverage found for temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Physician coverage has been found for the previously announced emergency department (ED) ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 15, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDou... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, July 12, 2024

FAIRVIEW - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, July 11, 2024

COLD LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre emerg... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

SWAN HILLS - The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed overnight due to a lack... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

COLD LAKE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre emerg... Read more

Temporary disruptions to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, July 8, 2024

SWAN HILLS — The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed overnight due to a lack... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Sunday, July 7, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary disruptions to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, July 4, 2024

SWAN HILLS - The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed nightly due to a lack o... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage ... Read more

Newly recruited family physician practising in Lac La Biche

Thursday, July 4, 2024

A newly recruited family physician is now practising in at the Lac La Biche healthcare centre and in... Read more

Newly recruited ophthalmologist now practising in Grande Prairie

Thursday, July 4, 2024

A newly recruited ophthalmologist is now practising in Grande Prairie... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDougall - Smoky ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage... Read more

Newly recruited family physician now practising in St. Paul

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

A newly recruited family physician is now practising in St. Paul, improving access to primary care f... Read more

Temporary disruption at Grande Cache Emergency Department

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

There will be no physician available in the Grande Cache Community Health Complex emergency departme... Read more

Temporary disruptions to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed nightly from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m., betwee... Read more

Temporary disruption at Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, June 24, 2024

Hinton Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, June 24, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDougall - Smoky ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, June 21, 2024

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage ... Read more

Parents and caregivers invited to AHS Tiny Talk program in Grande Prairie

Thursday, June 20, 2024

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Parents and caregivers wanting to speak with a nurse about their child's health and... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, June 14, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department (ED) at the George McDougall - Smoky ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, June 7, 2024

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage ... Read more

Temporary disruptions to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, June 7, 2024

SWAN HILLS - The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department is closed nightly due to a lack o... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Emergency Department

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department will be temporarily closed for periods of June 5... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, May 31, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency departm... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, May 31, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, there will be no physician on site in the emergen... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, May 31, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... 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

Temporary disruptions at Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

ELK POINT — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Elk Point Healthcare Centre emerg... Read more

Temporary disruption at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Boyle Healthcare Centre from 5... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Hours added for youth addiction, mental health services

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is now providing extended hours for addiction and mental health suppor... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Thursday, May 23, 2024

William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without ... Read more

High Level's first continuing care home spaces to open

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Alberta Health Services & the Boreal Housing Foundation are set to introduce two levels of continuin... Read more

Learn about Grande Prairie home care services at HAC meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Local and area residents interested in learning about home care resources and servi... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, May 13, 2024

George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, May 10, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage ... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche ED to remain open overnight May 8

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the William J. Cadzow - Lac L... Read more

Temporary emergency department closure at Hinton Health Centre

Monday, May 6, 2024

Due to a sudden and unexpected gap in staff coverage, the emergency department at the Hinton Health ... Read more

Physician coverage found for temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, May 3, 2024

FAIRVIEW - Physician coverage has been found for the previously announced emergency department (ED) ... Read more

Upgrades at Lac La Biche medical device reprocessing area

Friday, May 3, 2024

LAC LA BICHE - A renovated and upgraded medical device reprocessing area at the William J. Cadzow-La... Read more

Public invited to Tamarack Health Advisory Council meeting

Thursday, May 2, 2024

EDSON – Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services (AHS) North Zone l... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Physician coverage found for Fairview Health Complex for May 1

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

FAIRVIEW - Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Fairview Healt... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

ELK POINT - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Elk Point Healthcare Centre emerg... Read more

Temporary change in hours at Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department

Monday, April 29, 2024

GRIMSHAW — Alberta Health Services (AHS) has modified the temporary change in hours of service at Gr... Read more

Coverage found at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, April 29, 2024

Overnight nursing coverage has been secured for the emergency department (ED) at the Swan Hills Heal... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, April 29, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, April 25, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Spirit River's first Type B Continuing Care Home spaces to open

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

SPIRIT RIVER – Alberta Health Services will open Spirit River’s first Type B Continuing Care Home sp... Read more

Manning’s first Type B Continuing Care Home spaces to open

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

MANNING – Alberta Health Services is set to open Manning's first Type B Continuing Care Home spaces ... Read more

New psychiatrist now practising in Fort McMurray

Monday, April 22, 2024

FORT MCMURRAY — Local and area residents have increased access to mental health services with the ar... Read more

Bonnyville mental health walk-in service hours expanded

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Alberta Health Services is now providing expanded hours for local mental health walk-in services.... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, April 18, 2024

SMOKY LAKE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

BEAVERLODGE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ... Read more

Emergency wait times at Fort McMurray hospital available online

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Real-time estimated wait times for the emergency department at the Northern Lights Regional Health C... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Monday, April 15, 2024

FAIRVIEW - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary disruptions to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, April 15, 2024

SWAN HILLS - Regular daytime hours at the Swan Hills Healthcare Centre have resumed, effective April... Read more

Public invited to Lakeland Health Advisory Council meeting

Monday, April 15, 2024

LAC LA BICHE - Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services (AHS) North... Read more

Physician coverage found for Fairview Health Complex ED as of 5 p.m.

Friday, April 12, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Fairview Health Complex a... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Friday, April 12, 2024

LAC LA BICHE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage ... Read more

Temporary disruptions to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

SWAN HILLS - There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Swan Hills Health... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, April 1, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Newly recruited family physician now practising in Valleyview

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Local and area residents have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a family physi... Read more

10 physicians join North Zone in last three months of 2023

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Ten newly recruited physicians joined the North Zone of Alberta Health Services in the last three mo... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 25, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, March 22, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Public invited to Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council event

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Local and area residents interested in learning about addiction and mental health services available... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Monday, March 18, 2024

BEAVERLODGE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 18, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Friday, March 15, 2024

LAC LA BICHE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Prenatal, early childhood info available at health fair

Friday, March 15, 2024

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Expectant and new parents are invited to learn more about pregnancy, birth and earl... Read more

AHS expands dialysis care at Lac La Biche Hospital

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

LAC LA BICHE – More local patients with chronic kidney disease can access dialysis at the William J.... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 11, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, March 8, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Friday, March 8, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Learn about recruitment, retention of health professionals

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

EDSON — Local and area residents interested in learning about recruitment and retention of health pr... Read more

Learn about retention of healthcare professionals

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Local and area residents interested in learning about healthcare workforce retentio... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, March 4, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, March 1, 2024

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department March 4-5, 2024... Read more

Temporary disruption at Wabasca Health Care Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Wabasca Health Care Centre will be temporaril... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Monday, February 26, 2024

FAIRVIEW - Due to the unexpected inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, February 26, 2024

SMOKY LAKE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Make sure childhood immunizations are up-to-date

Friday, February 23, 2024

Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans with children to ensure their kids are up-to-date wit... Read more

Physician coverage found for Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department as of 5 p.m. tonight

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the Fairview Health Complex as of ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

FAIRVIEW - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

AHS parking fees to change April 1

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Effective April 1, 2024, public parking rates at Alberta Health Services (AHS) facilities across Alb... Read more

Temporary disruption at William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

Friday, February 16, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruption at Wabasca Health Care Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

WABASCA - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Wabasca Health Care Centre will be ... Read more

Physician coverage found: Beaverlodge emergency department to remain open overnight

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department overni... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge emergency department overnight

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

BEAVERLODGE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, February 12, 2024

George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, February 9, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, February 5, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, February 5, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge emergency department overnight

Monday, January 29, 2024

The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physicia... Read more

Learn about health supports for children at Lakeland Communities Health Advisory Council event

Monday, January 29, 2024

Local & area residents interested in learning about health supports for children under five are invi... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 29, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

New family physician now practising in Edson

Friday, January 26, 2024

EDSON — Local and area residents have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a new ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Thursday, January 25, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 22, 2024

the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without... Read more

Learn about supporting international educated nurses

Friday, January 19, 2024

GRANDE PRAIRIE residents interested in learning about how to support international educated nurses a... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Spirit River Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

From 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 to 7 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17 2024, there will be no staff available i... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, January 15, 2024

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche emergency department to remain open overnight Jan. 12

Friday, January 12, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Physician coverage found: Fairview Health Complex ED to reopen at 7 p.m. Jan. 12

Friday, January 12, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Fairview Health Complex a... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Due to an unexpected lack of registered nursing staff and an inability to secure temporary coverage,... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche emergency department to remain open Jan. 12

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Physician coverage found: Fairview Health Complex ED to reopen at 7 p.m. Jan. 8

Monday, January 8, 2024

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Fairview Health Complex a... Read more

Physician coverage found: Fairview Health Complex ED to reopen at 7 p.m. Jan. 5

Friday, January 5, 2024

FAIRVIEW— Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Fairview Health... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Friday, January 5, 2024

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, January 5, 2024

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, December 29, 2023

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency ... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche ED to remain open overnight Dec. 29

Friday, December 29, 2023

LAC LA BICHE — Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the William J. Cadz... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, December 29, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Depa... Read more

Temporary changes at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre

Friday, December 22, 2023

SWAN HILLS - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily pausing inpatient admissions and temporari... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Boyle emergency department

Friday, December 22, 2023

Due to a lack of available physicians and inability to secure locum coverage, the Boyle Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche emergency department

Friday, December 22, 2023

to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centr... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, December 22, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Record year of generosity for Toys For Tickets campaign

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has completed its most successful Toys For Tickets campaign with a rec... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Monday, December 18, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, December 18, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Valleyview Health Centre Emergency Department

Friday, December 15, 2023

VALLEYVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Valleyview Health Centre emergen... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche ED to remain open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 16

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

LAC LA BICHE — Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the William J.... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Due to an unexpected lack of registered nursing staff and an inability to secure temporary coverage,... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Physician coverage found: Fairview Health Complex emergency department to reopen at 7 p.m. Dec. 12

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Fairview Health Complex f... Read more

New family physician now practising in Westlock

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

WESTLOCK — Local and area residents have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a n... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Monday, December 11, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, December 11, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Monday, December 11, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Depa... Read more

Temporary disruption at Athabasca Emergency Department

Friday, December 8, 2023

The Athabasca Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without on-site physician coverage for ... Read more

Physician coverage found: Elk Point Emergency Department to remain open until 8 a.m. Dec. 6

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Elk Point Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Elk Point Emergency Department

Monday, December 4, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency departm... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex emergency department

Friday, December 1, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department

Friday, December 1, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption to Swan Hills Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, November 30, 2023

SWAN HILLS — Due to an unexpected lack of registered nursing staff and an inability to secure tempor... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency department ... Read more

Temporary change in hours at Grimshaw / Berwyn & District Health Centre Emergency Department extended

Monday, November 27, 2023

Alberta Health Services has extended the temporary change in hours of service at Grimshaw/Berwyn and... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department

Friday, November 24, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche emergency department

Friday, November 24, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, November 20, 2023

— Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare... Read more

AHS accepting toys as payment for parking tickets

Monday, November 20, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is bringing back its Toys for Tickets campaign, which gives people who... Read more

Local events in Grande Prairie to raise awareness around addiction, recovery

Friday, November 17, 2023

National Addictions Awareness Week runs Nov. 19-25... Read more

Physician coverage found: Smoky Lake emergency department to remain open next week until Nov. 23

Friday, November 17, 2023

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake ... Read more

Falls Prevention Month a reminder to stay safe all year

Friday, November 17, 2023

November is Falls Prevention Month, and Alberta Health Services encourages Albertans to take steps t... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department

Friday, November 17, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Changes to Alberta Health Services executive team

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Last week, the Government of Alberta announced a vision to refocus Alberta’s public healthcare syste... Read more

Public invited to Lakeland Communities Health Advisory Council meeting

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services (AHS) North Zone leadershi... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, November 10, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency department ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Friday, November 10, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruption at Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department

Friday, November 10, 2023

SPIRIT RIVER — There will be no physician on site in the emergency department at the Central Peace H... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, November 10, 2023

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Public invited to Whitecourt Health Advisory Council meeting

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WHITECOURT – Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services (AHS) North Z... Read more

Public invited to Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council meeting

Monday, November 6, 2023

FORT McMURRAY – Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services (AHS) Nort... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche ED to remain open 9 p.m. Nov. 6 to 8 a.m., Nov. 7

Monday, November 6, 2023

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the William J. Cadzow - Lac L... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, November 6, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Connect Care now in more sites, programs across Alberta

Sunday, November 5, 2023

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) today completed its seventh launch of Connect Care, bringing... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Friday, November 3, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Cen... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, November 3, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Depa... Read more

Fort McMurray public health centre earns ‘Baby-Friendly’ designation

Friday, November 3, 2023

FORT McMURRAY – Fort McMurray Community Health Services has been recognized by the Breastfeeding Com... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency depa... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche emergency department to remain open

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex emergency department

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency department ... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche ED to remain open 5 p.m. Nov.1 to 8 a.m., Nov. 2

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the William J. Cadzow - Lac L... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, October 30, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, October 27, 2023

BEAVERLODGE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency department ... Read more

Pregnancy, early childhood info available at health fair

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Expectant and new parents are invited to learn more about pregnancy, birth and early childhood at a ... Read more

ED renovations underway at St. Therese- St. Paul Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ST. PAUL – Work is underway on an emergency department (ED) upgrade and renovation at the St. Theres... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex emergency department

Friday, October 20, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency department ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Valleyview Health Centre Emergency Department

Monday, October 16, 2023

VALLEYVIEW— Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Valleyview Health Centre emergenc... Read more

Temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

Monday, October 16, 2023

FAIRVIEW — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency ... Read more

No physician coverage at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department

Friday, October 13, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Depa... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Newly recruited international nurses arriving in province

Thursday, October 5, 2023

EDMONTON – Nearly 70 internationally educated nurses from about 15 countries are coming to practise ... Read more

Physician coverage found: Lac La Biche ED to remain open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 6

Thursday, October 5, 2023

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Physician coverage found: Fairview Health Complex ED to remain open Oct. 6-7

Thursday, October 5, 2023

FAIRVIEW — Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department at the Fairview Health Com... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Friday, September 29, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruption at Boyle emergency department

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Due to a lack of physician availability and inability to secure locum coverage, the Boyle Healthcare... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED for 12 hours

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

BEAVERLODGE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ... Read more

New family physician now practicing in Lac La Biche

Monday, September 25, 2023

LAC LA BICHE — Local and area residents now have improved access to primary care with the recruitmen... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Thursday, September 14, 2023

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Beaverlodge Emergency Department

Monday, September 11, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Depa... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary change in hours at Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department extended

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has extended the temporary change in hours of service at Grimshaw/Berw... Read more

Temporary disruption at Spirit River Emergency Department

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department (ED) at the Central Pe... 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

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

Residents reminded to protect themselves and others against pertussis (whooping cough)

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

An increase of pertussis whooping cough cases has been identified in the La Crete area and Alberta H... Read more

Public invited to Fort Vermilion Health Advisory Council meeting

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services AHS North Zone leadership ... Read more

Public invited to Slave Lake Health Advisory Council meeting

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services AHS North Zone leadership ... Read more

Public invited to Grande Prairie Health Advisory Council meeting

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services AHS North Zone leadership ... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, August 28, 2023

William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on... Read more

Public invited to local Health Advisory Council meeting

Monday, August 28, 2023

WHITECOURT – Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services (AHS) North Z... Read more

Public invited to local Health Advisory Council meeting

Monday, August 28, 2023

FORT McMURRAY – Local and area residents are invited to hear from Alberta Health Services (AHS) Nort... Read more

New family physician now practicing in Westlock

Monday, August 28, 2023

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

New family physician now practising in Cold Lake

Friday, August 25, 2023

Cold Lake and area residents now have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of anothe... Read more

New obstetrician/gynecologist now practising in Barrhead

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Local and area residents now have improved access to obstetrics and gynecology care (OB/GYN) with th... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

Swan Hills Healthcare Centre resumes 24/7 Emergency Department services August 22 at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

SWAN HILLS – The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre will resume 24/7 Emergency Department operations on Tu... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, August 21, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Updated: Temporary disruption at Swan Hills emergency department

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Due to an unanticipated lack of physician coverage and the inability to secure locum coverage, the S... Read more

Temporary disruption at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without... Read more

New program improves access to local hip, knee surgeries in Fort McMurray

Friday, August 11, 2023

FORT McMURRAY — Northern Albertans now have improved access to hip and knee surgeries with the openi... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Friday, August 11, 2023

LAC LA BICHE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Bic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Boyle emergency department

Friday, August 11, 2023

BOYLE — Due to a lack of physician availability and inability to secure locum coverage, the Boyle He... Read more

Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 11, 2023

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake He... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge ED overnight

Friday, August 11, 2023

BEAVERLODGE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ... Read more

Two newly recruited family physicians now practising in Whitecourt

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Local and area residents now have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of two family... Read more

Physician coverage found: Smoky Lake ED to remain open August 4 – August 8

Friday, August 4, 2023

Physician coverage has been found for the emergency department (ED) at the Smoky Lake – George McDou... Read more

High Level-born physician returns home to practise

Friday, August 4, 2023

Dr. Taylor Nelson, a family medicine physician who was born and raised here, is now practising at th... Read more

Temporary disruption at Spirit River Emergency Department

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department (ED) at the Central Pe... Read more

Improving delivery of mental health and addiction services

Thursday, August 3, 2023

EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working to consolidate all mental health and addiction s... Read more

Newly recruited family physician now practising in High Prairie

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Dr. Courage Itiekhao is a family medicine physician who is now practising at the High Prairie Commun... Read more

UPDATED: Temporary disruptions at George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 4, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Cent... Read more

New family physician now practising in Bonnyville

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Dr. Sonia Andeel is a family medicine physician with obstetric surgical skills who is now practising... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department overnight

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Depa... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche emergency department

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruptions at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, July 24, 2023

William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on... Read more

Simple tips to enjoy recreational water activities safely

Friday, July 21, 2023

PROVINCE-WIDE - With the warmer weather, Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans to follow re... Read more

Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves again... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche emergency department

Monday, July 17, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, July 10, 2023

William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Thursday, July 6, 2023

The William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily with... Read more

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department temporarily closed overnight

Friday, June 30, 2023

BEAVERLODGE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at the B... Read more

New orthopedic surgeons now practising in Fort McMurray

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Residents now have improved access to orthopedic surgical care... Read more

New family physician now practising in Athabasca

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

ATHABASCA — Local and area residents now have improved access to primary care with the recruitment o... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Thursday, June 22, 2023

The William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily withou... Read more

New family physician now practising in Barrhead

Thursday, June 22, 2023

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

Temporary hours change at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily changing hours of service at the Swan Hills Healthcare ... Read more

Outpatient services & community programs resume in Edson

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Alberta Health Services is working hard to ensure the community of Edson has care available with the... Read more

Edson Healthcare Centre ED to re-open Saturday

Friday, June 16, 2023

The emergency department (ED) at the Edson Healthcare Centre (EHC) will reopen with physician servic... Read more

Temporary disruption at Smoky Lake Emergency Department

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Smoky Lake – George McDougall He... Read more

Edson Healthcare Centre evacuated and temporarily closed

Saturday, June 10, 2023

EDSON — To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, the Edson Healthcare Centre is temporarily c... Read more

Slave Lake Public invited to local Health Advisory Council meeting

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Local and area residents are invited to hear from AHS North Zone leadership about local healthcare d... Read more

High Level Public invited to local Health Advisory Council meeting

Friday, June 9, 2023

Local and area residents are invited to hear from AHS North Zone leadership about local healthcare d... Read more

Grande Prairie Public invited to local Health Advisory Council meeting

Local and area residents are invited to hear from AHS North Zone leadership about local healthcare d... Read more

Temporary disruption at Smoky Lake Emergency Department

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Smoky Lake – George McDougall Healthcare Cent... Read more

Family physician takes on permanent role in Fort Vermilion

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Dr Willem Skein is a long term locum physician who recently accepted a full time permanent position ... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche emergency department

Friday, June 2, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Acute care services resume in Swan Hills

Friday, June 2, 2023

Alberta Health Services is working hard to ensure the community of Swan Hills has care available wit... Read more

Temporary disruption at Smoky Lake emergency department

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Smoky Lake – George McDougall Healthcare Cent... Read more

Fox Creek Laboratory & Diagnostic Imaging reopens

Friday, May 26, 2023

Laboratory and diagnostic imaging (DI) appointments and walk-in services have resumed at the Fox Cre... Read more

Limited acute care services resume in High Prairie

Friday, May 26, 2023

AHS is working hard to ensure the community of High Prairie has care available with the resumption o... Read more

Acute care services resume in Valleyview

Thursday, May 25, 2023

VALLEYVIEW — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working hard to ensure the community of Valleyview has... Read more

Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department resumes services

Thursday, May 25, 2023

The emergency department at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre reopened this morning, May 25, with physici... Read more

Acute care and maternity services resume in Edson

Thursday, May 25, 2023

The community of Edson has care available with the resumption of acute care and maternity services a... Read more

Fox Creek Emergency Department re-opens

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

FOX CREEK – The emergency department at the Fox Creek Healthcare Centre re-opened today, May 24, at ... Read more

Valleyview Laboratory & Diagnostic Imaging re-opens

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Laboratory and diagnostic imaging (DI) appointments, and walk-in x-ray services, have resumed at the... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

High Prairie Laboratory & Diagnostic Imaging re-opens

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Laboratory and diagnostic imaging (DI) appointments, and walk-in x-ray services, have resumed at the... Read more

Valleyview Emergency Department re-opens

Thursday, May 18, 2023

VALLEYVIEW – The emergency department at the Valleyview Health Centre will re-open today, May 18, at... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Swan Hills Healthcare Centre evacuated and temporarily closed

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, the Swan Hills Healthcare Centre is temporarily clos... Read more

Outpatient services and community programs resume in Edson

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

EDSON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working hard to ensure the community of Edson has care avai... Read more

Valleyview Health Centre evacuated and temporarily closed

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, the Valleyview Health Centre is temporarily closed d... Read more

Temporary diversion at Beaverlodge Hospital ED

Saturday, May 13, 2023

The Beaverlodge Hospital ED is temporarily closed from 7 am to 7 pm today, Saturday, May 13, due to ... 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

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Cent... Read more

High Prairie Community Health and Wellness Clinic re-opens

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

HIGH PRAIRIE — The Community Health and Wellness Clinic at the High Prairie Health Complex (HPHC) wi... Read more

Edson Healthcare Centre emergency department re-opens

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The emergency department at the Edson Healthcare Centre (EHC) has opened today, May 9, at 8 a.m.... Read more

High Prairie Health Complex emergency department re-opens

Monday, May 8, 2023

HIGH PRAIRIE — The emergency department at High Prairie Health Complex (HPHC) will reopen tonight, M... Read more

Care and support available from AHS across province

Monday, May 8, 2023

AHS continues to closely monitor the provincial wildfire situation and is reminding Albertans how to... Read more

AHS responds to provincial wildfires

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Alberta Health Services, with the help of our EMS teams, have evacuated several healthcare sites in ... Read more

Fox Creek Healthcare Centre evacuated and temporarily closed - Update 2

Sunday, May 7, 2023

FOX CREEK — To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, the Fox Creek Healthcare Centre is tempo... Read more

High Prairie Health Complex evacuated and temporarily closed

Sunday, May 7, 2023

HIGH PRAIRIE — To ensure the safety of all patients, residents, and staff, the High Prairie Health C... Read more

Fox Creek Healthcare Centre evacuated and temporarily closed - Update 1

Saturday, May 6, 2023

FOX CREEK — Alberta Health Services (AHS) and our EMS partners evacuated all patients from the Fox C... Read more

Edson Healthcare Centre evacuated and temporarily closed

Saturday, May 6, 2023

EDSON — To ensure the safety of all patients and staff, the Edson Healthcare Centre is temporarily c... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, May 1, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... Read more

Temporary change in hours at Grimshaw/Berwyn & District Health Centre Emergency Department extended

Friday, April 28, 2023

Emergency Department will continue to be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and closed overnight, from 9 p.m... Read more

Many AHS resources available to help your mental health

Thursday, April 28, 2022

During Mental Health Week (May 1-7), AHS is reminding Albertans the steps they can take towards posi... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, April 17, 2023

William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without ... Read more

Temporary service reduction at Fort Vermilion Emergency Department

Friday, April 14, 2023

The St. Theresa General Hospital emergency department will be temporarily without lab and diagnostic... 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

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare C... 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

No physician coverage in Wabasca emergency department

Monday, April 3, 2023

The Wabasca Health Care Centre emergency department is temporarily without on-site physician coverag... Read more

First outpatient hip replacements in North Zone performed in Westlock

Monday, April 3, 2023

More northern Alberta residents are able to return home on the day of surgery after having hip or kn... Read more

Temporary disruption at Smoky Lake Emergency Department

Friday, March 31, 2023

George McDougall Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

Elk Point Healthcare Centre resumes full services

Friday, March 31, 2023

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre will resume normal operations today... Read more

Temporary closure at Boyle emergency department

Friday, March 31, 2023

The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed from Friday... Read more

New addiction and mental health child and youth supports in Grande Prairie

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

AHS is improving access to addiction and mental health services for children and youth in Grande Pra... Read more

New addiction and mental health child and youth supports in Fort McMurray

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

AHS is improving access to addiction and mental health services for children and youth in Fort McMur... Read more

New family physician now practising in High Level

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

High Level and area residents now have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of anoth... Read more

Temporary disruption at Smoky Lake Emergency Department

Sunday, March 26, 2023

SMOKY LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Smoky Lake – George McDougall He... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Friday, March 24, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Lac La Biche William J Cadzow Healthcare Centr... Read more

New youth inpatient psychiatry beds open in Grande Prairie

Friday, March 24, 2023

Northern Alberta youth have greater access to mental health supports with the opening of a four bed ... Read more

Beaverlodge ED temporarily closed overnight

Thursday, March 16, 2023

The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital emergency department ED will be temporarily closed overnight on T... Read more

Temporary disruption at Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Lac La Biche – William J. Cadzow Healthcare C... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca ED for 24 hours

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The Wabasca Health Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physici... Read more

Extension to temporary hours change at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is extending the reduced hours of service at Boyle Healthcare Centre, ... Read more

Onoway addiction, mental health office temporarily relocating

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Local addiction and mental health offices will be temporarily relocating to the Onoway Administratio... Read more

Temporary change of hours at Elk Point Emergency Department extended

Friday, February 17, 2023

Alberta Health Services is extending the temporary reduction in hours at the Elk Point Healthcare Ce... Read more

New family physician now practising in Beaverlodge/Hythe

Monday, February 6, 2023

Beaverlodge now have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of another family physicia... Read more

New pediatrician now practising in Grande Prairie

Monday, February 6, 2023

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new pediatrician now pra... Read more

Extension to temporary hours change at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Monday, January 30, 2023

AHS is extending the change to hours of service at Boyle Healthcare Centre, due to high vacancies am... Read more

Temporary closure at Cold Lake Emergency Department

Friday, January 27, 2023

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician.... Read more

Temporary change in hours at Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department extended

Friday, January 27, 2023

Alberta Health Services has extended the temporary change in hours of service at Grimshaw Berwyn and... Read more

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED temporarily closed overnight

Friday, January 20, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at the Beaverlodge Mun... Read more

Temporary change of hours at Elk Point Emergency Department

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Alberta Health Services is temporarily reducing the hours of service for the emergency department at... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Alberta Health Services is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcar... Read more

Update on services at the Swan Hills Healthcare Centre

Monday, January 16, 2023

Alberta Health Services is resuming regular full-time emergency department operations at the Swan Hi... Read more

AHS offers resources to help Albertans quit tobacco

Monday, January 16, 2023

Many Albertans may be considering a New Year’s resolution to quit tobacco, and Alberta Health Servic... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Friday, January 13, 2023

AHS is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcare Centre due to a lack of ... Read more

Dialysis access expands in two northern Alberta communities

Friday, January 13, 2023

The hemodialysis units at St. Therese-St. Paul Healthcare Centre and Northern Lights Regional Health... Read more

No physician coverage for 24 hours at McLennan emergency department

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

As a result of an unexpected physician shortage the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre in McLennan... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Monday, January 9, 2023

From 7 p.m. January 9 to 7 a.m. January 10 there will be no staff available in the Elk Point Emergen... Read more

Beaverlodge Hospital emergency department (ED) to close overnight Sunday

Sunday, January 8, 2023

BEAVERLODGE — The Beaverlodge Hospital emergency department will be temporarily closed from 3 p.m. S... Read more

Fort McMurray COVID-19 immunizations move to community health centre

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

AHS has moved its COVID-19 immunization services from Thickwood Medical Centre to Fort McMurray Comm... Read more

2023 New Year’s babies will not be announced

Thursday, December 29, 2022

We hope to resume this practice in 2024... Read more

Extension to temporary hours change at healthcare centre

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Until January 31, 2023, the Boyle Healthcare Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closed ov... Read more

Central Peace Health Complex Emergency Department temporarily closed for 24-hour period

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

As a result of an unexpected nursing shortage, the Central Peace Health Complex emergency department... Read more

Public invited to meeting of Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual and public meeting of the Wood Buffalo Heal... Read more

Public invited to meeting of Lakeland Communities Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lakeland Communities Health ... Read more

Temporary closure at Boyle emergency department

Friday, December 23, 2022

The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed from Friday December 23 at 4 p.m. un... Read more

AHS thanks donors to Toys for Tickets campaign

Thursday, December 22, 2022

The campaign gave people who received an AHS parking ticket an opportunity to donate a new, unwrappe... Read more

Temporary closure at McLennan Emergency Department extended overnight

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is extending the temporary closure of the Emergency Department at Sacr... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department overnight

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

As a result of an unexpected physician shortage the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Departm... Read more

Temporary closure at McLennan Emergency Department

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Sacred Heart Commun... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department for 24 hours

Monday, December 19, 2022

The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physicia... Read more

Manning emergency department closed overnight Thursday and Friday

Thursday, December 15, 2022

MANNING - The Manning Community Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be closed overnight on ... Read more

Emergency wait times at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital available online

Thursday, December 15, 2022

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Real-time estimated wait times for emergency department at the Grande Prairie Regio... Read more

AHS signs letter of intent for Mountview Health Complex

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Alberta Health Services has signed a letter of intent to pursue becoming the anchor tenant in the Mo... Read more

Temporary hours change at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre

Monday, December 12, 2022

AHS is temporarily changing hours of service at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre due to a staffing short... Read more

Temporary ED closure in Cold Lake overnight

Friday, December 9, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department overnight

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

As a result of an unexpected physician shortage the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Departm... Read more

Community labs transition from APL to DynaLIFE

Monday, December 5, 2022

Today community lab services in larger urban centres in the province have transitioned from Alberta ... Read more

Temporary ED closure in Cold Lake overnight

Friday, December 2, 2022

From 11 p.m. December 4 to 7 a.m. December 5 the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department wi... Read more

Recently recruited physician now accepting new patients in Barrhead

Friday, December 2, 2022

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

Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season

Friday, December 2, 2022

EDMONTON – To help ensure the holiday season is a happy and healthy one, Alberta Health Services (AH... Read more

Extension to temporary hours change at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is extending the change to hours of service at Boyle Healthcare Centre... Read more

Upgraded suites to boost surgical care at Northern Lights Regional Health Centre

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Upgrades and renovations to all six operating rooms at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre.... Read more

Two new family physicians now practising in Spirit River

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of two new family physicians ... Read more

AHS accepting toys as payment for parking tickets

Thursday, November 24, 2022

AHS brings back Toys for Tickets campaign giving people who recently received an AHS parking ticket ... Read more

Temporary ED closure in Cold Lake overnight

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

Family physician takes on permanent role in Westlock

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Westlock and area families now have improved access to care with the arrival of a new physician prac... Read more

Newly recruited family physician accepting new patients

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Local and area residents now have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a new fami... Read more

New program improves access to hip surgeries in North

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Northern Albertans now have increased access to hip surgery with the opening of a new surgical progr... Read more

AHS raises awareness around addiction and recovery in Grande Prairie

Monday, November 21, 2022

National Addiction Awareness Week provides opportunities to raise awareness and inform Albertans abo... Read more

Local addiction, mental health walk-in clinics now open in Bonnyville

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Addiction and Mental Health weekly walk in clinics now open in Bonnyville... Read more

Local addiction, mental health walk-in clinics now open in Cold Lake

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Addiction and Mental Health weekly walk in clinics now open in Cold Lake... Read more

Local addiction, mental health walk-in clinics now open in St. Paul

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Addiction and Mental Health weekly walk in clinics now open in St. Paul... Read more

New psychiatrist now practising in Grande Prairie

Monday, November 14, 2022

Grande Prairie and area residents have increased access to mental health services with the recruitme... Read more

New location in Grande Prairie for community lab services starting Dec. 5

Monday, November 14, 2022

DynaLIFE Medical Labs is opening a new state-of-the-art community lab on December 5 2022... Read more

Temporary ED closure in Cold Lake overnight

Monday, November 14, 2022

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician cover... Read more

Peace River COVID-19 testing moves to health centre

Thursday, November 10, 2022

COVID-19 Testing in Peace River will move to the Peace River Community Health Centre starting Novemb... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge Emergency Department for 25 hours

Monday, November 7, 2022

The Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site phy... Read more

Swan Hills Emergency Department to temporarily close overnight

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed and unavailable to patients... Read more

Donation to help children access communication supports

Monday, October 31, 2022

A $866,000 donation from the Children's Ability Fund will support young children with communication ... Read more

Temporary change in hours at Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department extended

Monday, October 31, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has extended the temporary change in hours of service at Grimshaw/Berw... Read more

COVID-19 immunization in Mayerthorpe to move to health centre

Monday, October 31, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is moving its COVID-19 immunization centre, currently located at the D... Read more

Stay safe for tricks and treats this Halloween

Monday, October 31, 2022

AHS is reminding Albertans of a few simple tips to keep young ones safe during Halloween festivities... Read more

Extension to temporary hours change at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Friday, October 28, 2022

Alberta Health Services is temporarily extending the change to hours of service at Boyle Healthcare ... Read more

Keep your child healthy during respiratory season

Friday, October 28, 2022

Alberta Health Services is reminding parents of ways to help protect their children from respiratory... Read more

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department temporarily closed for twelve hours

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Due to an unexpected nursing shortage, the Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be... Read more

Temporary 12-hour closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcar... Read more

Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department temporarily closed for eight hours

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at the Fairview Health... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Friday, October 14, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcar... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Friday, October 7, 2022

ELK POINT — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Poi... Read more

Temporary ED closure in Cold Lake overnight

Friday, October 7, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departme... Read more

Temporary overnight closure of Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Temporary ED closures in Cold Lake overnight... Read more

Several In-hospital labs across Alberta to shift to hospital patients only December 5

Monday, October 3, 2022

All Albertans can continue to access lab services at their local community laboratory sites.... Read more

Extension to temporary hours change at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Alberta Health Services is temporarily extending the change to hours of service at Boyle Healthcare ... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcar... Read more

Obstetrical services pausing at Westlock Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Westlock Healthcare Centre obstetrical services temporarily pausing until October 31, 2022.... Read more

COVID-19 immunization in Onoway to move to health centre

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

AHS moving COVID-19 immunization centre to Onoway Community Health Services Sept. 21.... Read more

Temporary change in hours at Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department

Friday, September 16, 2022

Alberta Health Services is temporarily changing hours of service at Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Hea... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

AHS temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcare Centre... Read more

AHS to update surgical waitlist with automated calls in North Zone

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Patients listed on surgical waitlists in the North Zone of Alberta Health Services can expect an aut... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Alberta Health Services is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcare Cent... Read more

Physician coverage found: Barrhead ED to remain open

Friday, September 9, 2022

Physician coverage has been found for the Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department ED on Satu... Read more

World Suicide Prevention Day aims to spark conversations and inspire hope

Friday, September 9, 2022

Alberta Health Services recognizes September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Alberta Health Services AHS is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcare ... Read more

Temporary closures at Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

The Grimshaw Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily closed for a... Read more

Temporary closure at Elk Point Emergency Department

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcar... Read more

Extension to temporary hours change at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

AHS is temporarily extending the change to hours of service at Boyle Healthcare Centre... Read more

Temporary closures at Grimshaw Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

The Grimshaw Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department ED will be temporarily closed fo... Read more

Temporary ED closure in Cold Lake overnight

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

New physician now practising in Whitecourt

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Dr. Osayande (Tesh) Oteghekpen, a family medicine physician, is providing care at Life Medical Clini... Read more

Two new physicians practising in Wabasca

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Dr. Mohammad Khan began practicing at the Bigstone Wabasca Medical Clinic on May 24. Dr. Glory Chukw... Read more

Swan Hills Healthcare Centre resumes full services August 29

Friday, August 26, 2022

The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre will resume normal operations on Monday, August 29.... Read more

Public invited to meeting of Tamarack Health Advisory Council

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Local and area residents are invited to learn about the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD) Netw... Read more

Temporary ED closure in Cold Lake overnight

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departme... Read more

Community celebration planned for Grande Prairie Regional Hospital

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

AHS is hosting a community celebration at the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on Saturday, Augu... Read more

12-hour period without physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Monday, August 22, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department ED will be temporarily without onsite physician ... Read more

Wabasca Health Care Centre resumes 24/7 Emergency Department services August 22

Monday, August 22, 2022

The Wabasca Health Care Centre will resume 24/7 Emergency Department operations on Monday August 22.... Read more

Temporary closures at Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department

Monday, August 22, 2022

The Grimshaw and Berwyn and District Health Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily closed o... Read more

Temporary closure in George McDougall Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Friday, August 19, 2022

The Emergency Department at the George McDougall Healthcare Centre in Smoky Lake will be without phy... Read more

Temporary closures at Elk Point Emergency Department

Friday, August 19, 2022

AHS is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcare Centre... Read more

Temporary closures at Elk Point Emergency Department

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily closing the Emergency Department at Elk Point Healthcar... Read more

Grimshaw Emergency Department temporarily closed overnight Monday & Tuesday

Monday, August 15, 2022

Grimshaw Emergency Department temporarily overnight for 12 hours... Read more

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department temporarily without physician coverage for 48 hour period

Friday, August 12, 2022

BEAVERLODGE UPDATE— The Emergency Department at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital will temporarily ... Read more

12-hour periods without physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, August 11, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED will be temporarily without on site physician coverage... Read more

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED temporarily without physician coverage overnight

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Emergency Department at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital will be without physician coverage... Read more

Monkeypox immunization appointments now available across the province

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Starting today, Albertans aged 18 and older who self-identify as meeting the eligibility criteria fo... Read more

Beaverlodge Emergency Departmemt temporarily without physician coverage for 24 hours

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Due to an unexpected inability to secure physician coverage the Emergency Department at the Beaverlo... Read more

Beaverlodge Emergency Department temporarily without physician coverage for 24 and 12-hour periods

Monday, August 8, 2022

Beaverlodge ED temporarily without physician coverage for periods on August 8 & 9th.... Read more

No physician coverage overnight in Lac La Biche Emergency Department

Monday, August 8, 2022

The William J. Cadzow Health Centre ED will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage August... Read more

Keep food, water safe when enjoying outside this summer

Friday, August 5, 2022

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Outdoor barbecuing and picnics often mean limited access to refrigeration and clean... Read more

Emergency Department at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital temporarily without physician coverage

Monday, August 1, 2022

BEAVERLODGE — The Emergency Department at the Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital will be without physici... Read more

Physician coverage found: Emergency Department in Smoky Lake to remain open

Friday, July 29, 2022

Physician coverage has been found for the George McDougall Healthcare Centre ED in Smoky Lake this w... Read more

No physician coverage in George McDougall Healthcare Centre in Smoky Lake Emergency Department over long weekend

Thursday, July 28, 2022

The Emergency Department at the George McDougall Healthcare Centre in Smoky Lake will be without phy... Read more

AHS and HSAA ratify collective agreement

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Health Sciences Association of Alberta have ratified a new col... Read more

Keep food, water safe when enjoying outside this summer

Keep food, water safe when enjoying outside this summer... Read more

Grimshaw / Berwyn & District Health Centre ED temporarily closed overnight

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

AHS working hard to ensure local residents continue to have access to the care they need.... Read more

Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

AHS is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infecti... Read more

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED temporarily closed overnight

Monday, July 25, 2022

This is a temporary measure and AHS is working hard to ensure local residents continue to have acces... Read more

Upcoming ED closures in Cold Lake

Monday, July 25, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre ED will be tempora... Read more

Extension to temporary hours change at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Friday, July 22, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily extending the change to hours of service at Boyle Healt... Read more

COVID-19 visitor restrictions rescinded at AHS acute care sites

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

EDMONTON – Visitor restrictions at Alberta Health Services (AHS) acute care, ambulatory care, urgent... Read more

AHS will no longer require COVID-19 immunization as condition of employment

Monday, July 18, 2022

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is rescinding its Immunization of Workers for COVID-19 Poli... Read more

Overnight ED closure in Cold Lake

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departme... Read more

No physician coverage in Spirit River ED for 24-hour period

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department ED will be without physician coverage for 24 h... Read more

Diabetic Eye Exams Now Available in Lac La Biche

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Patients with diabetes living in and around Lac Le Biche now have a local option for specialized eye... Read more

Overnight ED closures in Cold Lake

Monday, July 11, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departme... Read more

12-hour period without physician coverage in Barrhead ED

Monday, July 11, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

Extension to hours change at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Alberta Health Services is extending the temporarily change to hours of service at Swan Hills Healt... Read more

National Injury Prevention Day brings awareness to preventable injuries - North Zone

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

AHS supports Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day, which aims to help Canadians learn how to p... Read more

12-hour period without physician coverage in local ED

Monday, July 4, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician co... Read more

Overnight closure at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department

Thursday, June 30, 2022

COLD LAKE — Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emerg... Read more

No physician coverage in Central Peace Health Complex emergency department for 48-hour period

Thursday, June 30, 2022

SPIRIT RIVER — The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be without physician ... Read more

Temporary summer hours change at Boyle Healthcare Centre

Thursday, June 30, 2022

AHS is temporarily changing hours of service at Boyle Healthcare Centre... Read more

As Albertans head outdoors for the summer, remember summer safety tips

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

With the weather warming up for the season Albertans are heading outdoors to enjoy time with family ... Read more

12-hour periods without physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED

Monday, June 27, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

Upcoming ED disruptions in Lac La Biche

Friday, June 24, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre Emergency Depar... Read more

New Emergency Medical Services provider in Cold Lake

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Associated Ambulance taking over Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Cold Lake from CLAS... Read more

Temporary hours change at Wabasca-Desmarais Healthcare Centre

Monday, June 20, 2022

WABASCA – Alberta Health Services is temporarily changing hours of service at Wabasca-Desmarais Heal... Read more

Upcoming temporary ED closures in Cold Lake

Monday, June 20, 2022

The Cold Lake Healthcare Centre ED will be temporarily without on-site physician coverage... 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

Seven-hour service disruption in Boyle Healthcare Centre ED June 19

Friday, June 17, 2022

The Boyle Healthcare Centre ED will be temporarily without on site physician coverage June 19... Read more

12 hour periods without physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED

Friday, June 17, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED will be temporarily without on site physician coverage... Read more

No physician coverage in Spirit River ED overnight this weekend

Friday, June 17, 2022

SPIRIT RIVER — The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be without physician ... Read more

Overnight ED closure in Cold Lake

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

Overnight ED disruption in Lac La Biche

LAC LA BICHE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Lac La Biche (William J. Cadzo... Read more

No physician coverage in Spirit River ED for 24 hours

Monday, June 13, 2022

SPIRIT RIVER — The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be without physician ... Read more

Hinton to welcome new physician-anestheologist

Friday, June 10, 2022

HINTON — A family medicine physician with enhanced anesthesia skills will be joining the Hinton Medi... Read more

Temporary summer hours change at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre

Friday, June 10, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily changing hours of service at Swan Hills Healthcare Cent... Read more

Temporary hours change at Wabasca-Desmarais Healthcare Centre

Friday, June 10, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily changing hours of service at Wabasca-Desmarais Healthca... 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

Seniors’ Week supports healthy activity and independence

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

It is Seniors Week June 6-12 and an opportunity to learn how seniors can stay safe... Read more

Temporary ED disruption in Lac La Biche

Friday, June 3, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Lac La Biche (William J. Cadzow) Healthcare C... Read more

Overnight ED closure in Cold Lake

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

COVID-19 immunization services relocated to health centre

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Alberta Health Services has closed operations at the COVID-19 assessment centre located at the Cold ... 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

Third new physician in 2022 to join High Prairie team

Monday, May 30, 2022

A new family medicine physician will be practicing at the High Prairie Community Health and Wellness... Read more

Albertans reminded to walk, wheel and bike safely

Monday, May 30, 2022

It's Safe Kids Week, and Alberta Health Services is encouraging safe and active transportation as fa... Read more

Obstetrical, surgical services paused at healthcare centre in Lac La Biche

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Alberta Health Services is temporarily pausing surgical and obstetric services at the William J Cadz... 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

New family physician now practising in High Prairie

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Local and area residents have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a new family p... Read more

Newly recruited family physician in McLennan and Falher now accepting patients

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

A newly recruited family medicine physician is now accepting patients at two local and area medical ... Read more

Newly recruited family physician in Elk Point now accepting patients

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Elk Point and area residents now have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a new ... Read more

72 hour period with no physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais ED

Monday, May 16, 2022

WABASCA DESMARAIS - The Wabasca Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporaril... Read more

Overnight ED closures in Cold Lake

Monday, May 16, 2022

COLD LAKE - Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emerg... Read more

Keep ATV safety top of mind this long weekend

Monday, May 16, 2022

Ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all Albertans to ... Read more

Overnight emergency department closures in Cold Lake

Monday, May 9, 2022

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician cover... Read more

Swan Hills Emergency Department to close overnight

Friday, May 6, 2022

The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed and unavailable to patients... Read more

Obstetrical services pause at Whitecourt Healthcare Centre extended

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Alberta Health Services is extending a temporary pause in obstetrical services at the Whitecourt Hea... Read more

Overnight ED closure in Cold Lake

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

New physicians now practising in Barrhead

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Area residents now have improved access to primary care services with the recruitment of a two new f... Read more

Small steps can lead to improved mental health

Monday, May 2, 2022

AHS reminds Albertans of the small steps they can take to help themselves and others... Read more

Upcoming shifts with no physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais Care Centre ED

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without onsite physici... Read more

Stay safe and keep your routine immunizations up to date

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

AHS is recognizing National Immunization Awareness Week... Read more

Temporary ED Closure in Cold Lake

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage, the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

Record number of living donor transplants offer new hope through Edmonton Kidney Transplant Program

Monday, April 25, 2022

The Edmonton Kidney Transplant Program performed a record number of living donor kidney transplants ... Read more

Spirit River ED temporarily closed overnight

Thursday, April 21, 2022

The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed for 12 hours o... Read more

Central Peace Health Complex ED temporarily closed overnight

Monday, April 18, 2022

SPIRIT RIVER — The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily closed... Read more

New physician joins clinic in Wabasca

Monday, April 18, 2022

WABASCA — Family medicine physician Dr. Tarig Suliman will be practicing at the Wabasca/Desmarais He... Read more

New physician now practising in Swan Hills

Monday, April 18, 2022

The dedicated team at the Swan Hills Healthcare Centre is pleased to welcome a new physician... Read more

New family medicine physician now practising in Fairview

Local and area families have improved access to care with the arrival of a new family medicine physi... Read more

Oral Health Month suggests healthy habits for sweet smile

Monday, April 18, 2022

Limiting added sugars prevents tooth decay protects overall health... Read more

Service disruption in Boyle ED April 15

Thursday, April 14, 2022

The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on site physician cover... Read more

Diabetes management support program launches

Monday, April 11, 2022

Residents in northern Alberta who live with diabetes are invited to participate in a new free teleph... Read more

Obstetrical services pausing at Whitecourt Healthcare Centre

Friday, April 8, 2022

Alberta Health Services is temporarily pausing obstetrical services at the Whitecourt Healthcare Cen... Read more

Alberta Health Services Board announces departure of President & CEO and transition plan

Monday, April 4, 2022

The Alberta Health Services Board today announced the departure of Dr Verna Yiu and the launch of a ... Read more

No physician coverage at the Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department overnight

Friday, April 1, 2022

The Athabasca Healthcare Centre Emergency Department ED will be temporarily without on-site physicia... Read more

AHS expands Continuing Care Facility Directory

Albertans now have access to more robust information about a larger range of continuing care homes a... Read more

New physician now practising in Hinton

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

A new physician will improve access to care including surgery for local and area families... Read more

Overnight period without physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED

Friday, March 25, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

Temporary ED closures for McLennan

Friday, March 18, 2022

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department (ED) in McLennan will be without on-si... Read more

Overnight period without physician coverage in Barrhead ED

Friday, March 18, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physici... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca ED for four days

Friday, March 18, 2022

The Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

Temporary ED closure for Sacred Heart Community Health Centre

Monday, March 14, 2022

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre ED for three days

Friday, March 11, 2022

The Wabasca Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site ph... Read more

Overnight ED closures in Cold Lake

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departme... Read more

Upcoming periods without physician coverage in Barrhead ED

Friday, March 4, 2022

Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician covera... Read more

New continuing care spaces, options opening this month in Hinton

Thursday, March 3, 2022

More local seniors will be able to get the around the clock care they need in the community... Read more

Increased availability for walk in pediatric immunization

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

AHS will temporarily open COVID19 pediatric immunization walk in appointment times... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais ED overnight

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

The Wabasca Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site ph... Read more

No physician coverage in Barrhead ED for 12-hour periods

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

Overnight ED closure in Cold Lake

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departme... Read more

Temporary change to Medicine Hat community lab hours

Monday, February 28, 2022

The Alberta Precision Laboratories patient service centre in Medicine Hat will be temporarily reduce... Read more

Overnight ED closure in Cold Lake

Friday, February 25, 2022

The Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without onsite physician co... Read more

No physician coverage in Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital ED for 24 hours

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre ED over weekend

Thursday, February 18, 2021

The Wabasca Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site ph... Read more

Upcoming ED closures in Cold Lake

Monday, February 14, 2022

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician cover... Read more

No physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department for 12-hour period

Monday, February 14, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

Swan Hills emergency department reduces closure time in February

Friday, February 11, 2022

SWAN HILLS Coverage by a locum physician will reduce the ED closure time in Swan Hills this month... Read more

No physician coverage for Sacred Heart CHC ED for 24 hours

Monday, February 7, 2022

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre ED for two 24-hour periods

Monday, February 7, 2022

The Wabasca Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site ph... Read more

Upcoming ED closures in Cold Lake

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

This is a temporary measure and AHS is working hard to ensure local residents continue to have acces... Read more

Swan Hills emergency department closures in February

Monday, January 31, 2022

The Swan Hills Healthcare Centre emergency department will be closed due to physician vacancies... Read more

New physician now practising in High Prairie

Monday, January 31, 2022

Local and area families have improved access to care with the arrival of a new physician... Read more

New High Prairie Dialysis Unit to open in February

Monday, January 31, 2022

Construction and recruitment is now complete for the new High Prairie Renal Dialysis Unit... Read more

Weekend ED closures in Cold Lake

Friday, January 28, 2022

The Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician c... Read more

Elk Point Healthcare Centre ED to resume normal hours throughout February

Thursday, January 27, 2022

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will resume regular weekday hours... Read more

ED closure upcoming for Sacred Heart Community Health Centre

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

No physician coverage in Cold Lake Healthcare Centre ED overnight

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departme... Read more

No physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for 12 hours

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

New physician now practising in Mayerthorpe

Monday, January 24, 2022

MAYERTHORPE Local and area families have improved access to care with the arrival of a new physician... Read more

No physician coverage in the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre ED for 48 hours

Monday, January 17, 2022

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

No physician coverage in Fairview Health Complex ED overnight

Friday, January 14, 2022

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department will be without physician coverage... Read more

No physician coverage in Cold Lake Healthcare Centre ED for varying periods

Friday, January 14, 2022

Due to the inability to secure physician coverage the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Departm... Read more

No physician coverage in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre ED for 24-hour period

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

New physician now practising in Whitecourt

Monday, January 10, 2022

Local and area families now have improved access to care with the arrival of a new physician practis... Read more

Family physician takes on permanent role in Westlock

Monday, January 10, 2022

Local and area families now have improved access to care with the arrival of a new physician practis... Read more

No physician coverage in Cold Lake ED for 8-hour and 16-hour periods

Saturday, January 8, 2022

The Cold Lake Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician c... Read more

No physician coverage Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre ED for 7 days

Friday, January 7, 2022

The Wabasca Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site ph... Read more

Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Friday, January 7, 2022

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lakeland Communities Health ... Read more

No physician coverage in Fairview Health Complex ED overnight

Thursday, January 6, 2022

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department will be without physician coverage... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre ED for 19 hours

Thursday, January 6, 2022

The Wabasca Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site ph... Read more

No physician at Swan Hills Healthcare Centre

Thursday, January 6, 2022

There will be no physician on site including in the Emergency Department at the Swan Hills Healthca... Read more

Fairview Health Complex sets specific outpatient service hours

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Fairview Health Complex has set specific hours for outpatient services at the hospital which beg... Read more

No physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for 12 hours

Friday, December 31, 2021

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician... Read more

No physician coverage in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre ED for 96 hour period

Thursday, December 30, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

OR services temporarily paused at Westlock healthcare centre

Friday, December 24, 2021

The Westlock Healthcare Centre will temporarily suspend operating room services... Read more

OR services temporarily paused at Slake Lake healthcare centre

Friday, December 24, 2021

The Slave Lake Healthcare Centre has temporarily suspended operating room services... Read more

No physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for seven, 12 and 36 hour periods

Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

St. Therese-St. Paul Healthcare Centre temporarily pauses surgical services

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The St Therese St Paul Healthcare Centre is temporarily pausing surgical services... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre ED for 24 hours

Monday, December 20, 2021

The Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

New heliport now available to support emergency operations

Monday, December 20, 2021

Starting today, STARS air ambulance helicopters will be able to land and take off at a new helicopt... Read more

AHS recruits two family physicians for Grande Cache

Friday, December 17, 2021

Alberta Health Services has recruited two family medicine physicians for the community to fill posit... Read more

Outpatient clinics at Manning Community Health Centre resume normal weekend hours

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Outpatient clinics at the Manning Community Health Centre will resume normal weekend operating hours... Read more

No doctors in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for 12 hours Dec 18, 19 & 21

Thursday, December 16, 2021

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

No physician coverage overnight in St. Theresa General Hospital ED for one week

Monday, December 13, 2021

The St Theresa General Hospital emergency department will be without physician coverage... Read more

Move to new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital complete

Alberta Health Services has completed the move from the former Queen Elizabeth II Hospital to the ne... Read more

New Grande Prairie Regional Hospital opens Dec. 4

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Alberta's newest hospital is ready to begin accepting patients this weekend... Read more

No overnight physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED on Nov. 30

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

Temporary closures of Elk Point Healthcare Centre ED extended

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will continue to be temporarily without on site... Read more

Residents in La Crete invited to info session on healthy living program

Monday, November 29, 2021

Alberta Health Services and the True North Health Advisory Council invite area residents to attend a... Read more

No physicians in The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre for 24 and 72 hour periods this week

Monday, November 29, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

Community events in Grande Prairie to raise awareness around addiction

Friday, November 19, 2021

National Addictions Awareness Week provides opportunities to address harms related to substance use ... Read more

Edson Healthcare Centre pauses surgical services this weekend

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Edson Healthcare Centre is pausing surgical services for two days... Read more

Residents in Lesser Slave Lake area invited to an HAC community conversation

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Residents in Lesser Slave Lake area invited to an HAC community conversation... Read more

No physician coverage in Fairview ED for 12 hours Tuesday

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be without physician coverage for 12 hour... Read more

Supports expand for people experiencing family violence

Friday, November 5, 2021

Domestic Abuse Response Team available in 23 additional Alberta communities... Read more

Extension of temporary closure of Elk Point Emergency Department

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will continue to be temporarily without on site... Read more

Public invited to meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Council

Friday, October 29, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Cou... Read more

Temporary closure of weekend outpatient clinics in Manning extended

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The Manning Community Health Centre weekend outpatient clinics, which have been closed since Oct. 1,... Read more

New family physician recruited to Elk Point

Thursday, October 21, 2021

New family physician arriving in the community... Read more

New pediatrician now practising in High Level

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Local and area families now have improved access to care for their children with the arrival of a ne... Read more

Hours temporarily reduced at La Crete ambulatory care centre

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Operating hours reduced... Read more

Hours temporarily reduced at local ambulatory care centre

Monday, October 18, 2021

Operating hours at the La Crete Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre are being temporarily reduced due to... Read more

New family physician now practising in Fairview

Friday, October 15, 2021

Residents of Fairview and area have improved access to care with the arrival of a new family physici... Read more

New ophthalmologist now practising in Grande Prairie

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

A new ophthalmologist is now practising in Grande Prairie... Read more

Two new general surgeons now practising in Hinton

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Residents of Hinton and area will continue to have access to surgical services locally with the arri... Read more

No physician coverage in Fairview Health Complex ED for 24 hours Oct. 8

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without physician coverage... Read more

No physician coverage in Fairview Health Complex ED for 24 hours Oct 5

Monday, October 4, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department will be temporarily without physician coverage for ... Read more

Extension of temporary closure of Elk Point Emergency Department

Friday, October 1, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician c... Read more

Weekend outpatient clinics closed throughout October in Manning

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The Manning Community Health Centre will close its weekend outpatient clinics from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31... Read more

No physician coverage in local ED Sept. 20, 22, 23, 30

Friday, September 17, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be without on-site physician... Read more

AHS continues to schedule prioritized cancer surgeries

Thursday, September 9, 2021

EDMONTON – There have been some social media posts suggesting that emergent or urgent cancer surgeri... Read more

AHS postpones scheduled surgeries due to COVID-19

Friday, September 3, 2021

EDMONTON – The rise in COVID-19 cases in the community and the resulting demand on hospital resource... Read more

Alberta Health Services implementing immunization policy for physicians, staff and contracted providers

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will require all employees and contracted healthcare provid... Read more

EMS receives funding for 100 paramedic positions

Monday, August 30, 2021

New funding to help stabilize staffing as high EMS call volume continues.... Read more

AHS statement on Grande Prairie QEII Hospital Capacity

Sunday, August 29, 2021

GRANDE PRAIRIE – As a result of an increase in COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization at the QE... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais emergency department for 48 hours

Friday, August 27, 2021

The Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

AHS postpones some non-urgent surgeries to create additional hospital capacity

Friday, August 27, 2021

EDMONTON - With the rise in COVID-19 cases in the community and the increasing demand on hospital re... Read more

No physician coverage at McLennan Emergency Department Thursday

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

McLENNAN - The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily wi... Read more

Operating Room services temporarily paused at Westlock healthcare centre

Friday, August 20, 2021

Full surgical services to resume at local hospital Aug 23... Read more

Whitecourt Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Monday, August 30, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Cou... Read more

Slave Lake Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Friday, August 20, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lesser Slave Lake Health Adv... Read more

New Grande Prairie Regional Hospital to open Dec. 4

Thursday, August 19, 2021

The new 243 bed Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is scheduled to open to the public Dec 4 Alb... Read more

No physician coverage in Boyle for 48 hours this week

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician ... Read more

Local Spirit River ED resumes normal operations at 8 p.m.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department has secured on-site physician coverage and wil... Read more

No physician coverage in Spirit River for 24 hours

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physician ... Read more

Rapid-flow immunization clinics to close in two communities

Friday, August 6, 2021

AHS will soon be closing the rapid-flow COVID-19 immunization clinics in Grande Prairie and Fort McM... Read more

Bed numbers temporarily reduced at McLennan health centre

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily reducing the number of acute care beds at the Sacred He... Read more

Edson hospital pauses surgical services this weekend

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Edson Healthcare Centre is pausing surgical services this weekend including C-sections due to a lack... Read more

New AHS webpage provides information on bed reductions

Friday, July 30, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a new webpage that provides information regarding short-t... Read more

Routine school immunizations resume this week in North Zone

Thursday, July 29, 2021

AHS will be providing catch-up immunizations in the North Zone for students who did not receive thei... Read more

Temporary bed closure at Westlock Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

As a result of a staffing shortage AHS has made the decision to reduce the number of acute care beds... Read more

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program funding to support medical device reprocessing renovations in Peace River

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Approximately $2 million will be spent on medical device reprocessing (MDR) renovations and upgrades... Read more

First and second doses provided at local COVID-19 outreach immunization clinics in Kinuso and Falher

Monday, July 26, 2021

Anyone over the age of 12 who has not received either a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to ... Read more

No physician coverage in McLennan ED Saturday, Sunday

Friday, July 16, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

No physician coverage overnight in Fort Vermilion ED for two weeks

Friday, July 16, 2021

The St. Theresa General Hospital emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without physician cov... Read more

Grande Prairie COVID-19 immunization clinic expands walk-in appointments

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Walk-in appointments at the Grande Prairie COVID-19 immunization clinic at the Montrose Cultural Cen... Read more

No physician coverage overnight Friday in Fairview ED

Friday, July 9, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department will be temporarily without physician coverage over... Read more

Edson COVID-19 immunization clinic relocating Monday

Friday, July 9, 2021

EDSON - Alberta Health Services COVID-19 immunization clinic at the Edson Community Health and Welln... Read more

AHS to strengthen 'FireSmart' buffer around health centre

Friday, July 9, 2021

A safe, FireSmart buffer around the Edson Healthcare Centre will be strengthened as AHS begins a veg... Read more

New family physician now practising in Whitecourt

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

New family physician setting up practice in Fairview

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

A new family medicine physician is now practising in the community.... Read more

Family doctors accept permanent roles in Le Crete and High Level

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Three family medicine physicians have accepted permanent positions in La Crete and High Level.... Read more

No overnight physician coverage in Boyle ED June 28 - July 2

Monday, June 28, 2021

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

No physician coverage overnight June 28-29 in Fairview ED

Monday, June 28, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without physician coverage... Read more

No physician coverage this weekend in Boyle ED

Friday, June 25, 2021

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

Temporary ED closures scheduled for this week in Boyle

Monday, June 21, 2021

BOYLE - The Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

Walk-in clinic open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization (North Zone)

Friday, June 18, 2021

NORTH ZONE – Albertans can now receive their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine without an appoi... Read more

Family physician takes on permanent role in Fort Vermilion

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Local residents will soon have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a former locu... Read more

Another psychiatrist now practising in Grande Prairie

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Local and area residents have increased access to mental health services with the arrival of another... Read more

Temporary Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department closures scheduled for this week

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

No physician coverage in Boyle Healthcare Centre ED for 25-hour period

Sunday, June 13, 2021

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

Negotiations to Proceed With Preferred Proponent for Community Lab Services

Friday, June 11, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has identified DynaLIFE Medical Labs as the preferred proponent to pro... Read more

Temporary closure of Fairview Emergency Department

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without physician coverage... Read more

Temporary Boyle ED closures scheduled for this week

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician ... Read more

No on-site ED physician coverage Tuesdays, Thursdays (Elk Point)

Monday, May 31, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physician c... Read more

No on-site physician coverage in emergency for 24 hours (Elk Point)

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physic... Read more

Albertans urged to take precautions when driving ATVs

Friday, May 21, 2021

With the healthcare system - especially intensive care units - under stress due to COVID-19, Alberta... Read more

Parking lot upgrades at local health centre starts next week

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Lac La Biche Parking lot improvements at the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre are se... Read more

Surgical services temporarily paused at St. Paul hospital

Thursday, May 20, 2021

St. Paul Healthcare Centre is temporarily pausing surgical services, including C-sections, as a resu... Read more

Elk Point emergency department to close over 24-hour period

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily closed as it will be withou... Read more

Obstetrics service temporarily paused at Westlock hospital

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Westlock Healthcare Centre will be temporarily unable to provide C-sections as part of its obste... Read more

Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department to close over over 24-hour period

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without on-site physician coverage for ... Read more

Fairview Health Complex emergency department to close over 12-hour period

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician ... Read more

Construction on new local dialysis unit now underway

Friday, May 7, 2021

Construction has started at the High Prairie Health Complex on a new renal dialysis clinic... Read more

Fort McMurray Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Friday, May 7, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory... Read more

New family physician practising in McLennan, Falher

Friday, May 7, 2021

A new family physician is now practising in McLennan and Falher improving access to primary for loca... Read more

Local cataract surgery program to launch this month

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

EDSON – Local and area residents requiring cataract surgery will soon be able to undergo the procedu... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

EDSON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Tamarack Health Advisory Council (HAC) invite area res... Read more

Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

COLD LAKE – Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lakeland Communi... Read more

Power restored, Lac La Biche emergency department reopens

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

LAC LA BICHE - The emergency department at the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre has ... Read more

Parking lot upgrades at Athabasca Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

All services remain open and accessible, temporary changes to parking entrances... Read more

Lac La Biche ED temporarily closes following power disruption

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

LAC LA BICHE — The emergency department (ED) at the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre... Read more

New ophthalmologist now practising in Grande Prairie

Monday, April 19, 2021

A new ophthalmologist is now practising in the city, providing expanded healthcare services to local... Read more

AHS seeks to provide more publicly-funded surgeries for Albertans

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Plan calls for an expansion of chartered surgical facilities to reduce wait times.... Read more

Residents invited to HAC virtual information session

Monday, April 12, 2021

SLAVE LAKE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Lesser Slave Lake Health Advisory Council (HAC) i... Read more

Connect Care Wave 3 launches to support healthcare in North Zone

Saturday, April 10, 2021

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) today fully launched Connect Care Wave 3 at 24 sites,... Read more

New general surgeon now practising in St. Paul

A newly recruited general surgeon is now working out of the St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre... Read more

Connect Care Wave 3 prepares to launch to support healthcare in North Zone

Thursday, April 8, 2021

4,000 staff and 279 physicians and other prescribers involved in North Zone launch of Wave 3... Read more

New EMS station for Slave Lake to provide better, faster service

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program funding to improve service at the Slave Lake Healthca... Read more

Invitation to Wood Buffalo HAC Community Conversation

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

AHS and the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council invite local and area residents to a second virtual... Read more

More than 17,000 eligible Albertans in Phase 2A have booked COVID-19 immunization appointments

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

AHS has helped an additional 6,500 Albertans book COVID-19 immunizations since 10 a.m. today, meanin... Read more

Phase 2A launch underway

Monday, March 15, 2021

The COVID-19 online immunization booking tool will be offline March 16 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.... Read more

About 8,000 eligible Albertans in phase 2A have booked COVID-19 immunization appointments

Monday, March 15, 2021

About 8,000 more Albertans have booked to receive their COVID-19 immunization today... Read more

Temporary closure of McLennan Emergency Department

Thursday, March 11, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) in McLennan will be temporarily c... Read more

AHS to upgrade online immunization booking tool

Monday, March 8, 2021

Service will be temporarily unavailable from midnight to 2 a.m. Tuesday... Read more

AHS recognized as a 2021 Top Employer

Monday, March 8, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has once again been recognized as a top employer in multiple categorie... Read more

AHS to upgrade online immunization booking tool

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Service will be temporarily unavailable from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday.... Read more

Swallowing button batteries can cause serious injury

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Parents should be aware of signs a child might have ingested small power cell.... Read more

Message to Albertans

Friday, February 26, 2021

As we end the week, I want to publicly acknowledge the frustration and worry that was experienced by... Read more

AHS statement on immunization clinic lines

Thursday, February 25, 2021

AHS is aware some COVID-19 immunization clinics in Alberta are experiencing long line ups of individ... Read more

COVID-19 immunization appointments update

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Find the latest COVID-19 immunization appointment numbers and booking tool updates.... Read more

AHS urges Albertans to seek medical attention if needed

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is urging Albertans to seek medical attention if they need care. ... Read more

AHS statement on EMS dispatch court decision

Friday, February 12, 2021

Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health are pleased that the Court of Queen's Bench has granted a... Read more

Beds added to residential addiction treatment program

Friday, February 12, 2021

There is now increased capacity at a local AHS 21-day residential treatment program... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Friday, February 12, 2021

Free, virtual AHS workshops help identify and transform stress.... Read more

AHS statement on EMS dispatch in Wood Buffalo

Thursday, February 11, 2021

EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health have filed a joint application for an injuncti... Read more

AHS statement on recent developments around EMS dispatch

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health learned last night that the Regional Municipality of Wood... Read more

Project approved for demolition of unused health properties

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The Government of Alberta has approved a project to demolish three vacant AHS owned properties: the ... Read more

Slave Lake Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Monday, February 1, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lesser Slave Lake Health Adv... Read more

Temporary closure of Elk Point Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician c... Read more

AHS celebrates National Non-Smoking Week

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

National Non-Smoking Week runs January 17 to 23... Read more

AHS launches public campaign to remind Albertans to listen to their bodies

Monday, January 18, 2021

EDMONTON — Beginning January 18, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a public campaign to rem... Read more

Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory... Read more

Temporary change to High Level ED access begins Sunday

Friday, January 8, 2021

Enter through main entrance while emergency department doors upgraded.... Read more

Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lakeland Communities Health ... Read more

Construction scheduled to start on local dialysis clinic

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Construction is scheduled to start this month on a renal dialysis clinic at the High Prairie Health ... Read more

Two new specialists now practising in Grande Prairie

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Local residents have increased access to care with the arrival of two new specialis... Read more

AHS offers wide range of addiction, mental health support (North Zone)

Monday, December 21, 2020

NORTH ZONE – Uncertainty can be overwhelming, and this year has been particularly stressful for many... Read more

New family physician recruited to Valleyview

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

VALLEYVIEW – Local residents will soon have increased access to primary care with the recruitment of... Read more

Grande Prairie Regional Hospital selected as official name

Thursday, December 3, 2020

GRANDE PRAIRIE – The Government of Alberta has announced the city's new hospital will be named the G... Read more

AHS promotes National Addictions Awareness Week North Zone

Monday, November 23, 2020

AHS is teaming up with individuals, community groups, schools and businesses across the province to ... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Friday, November 13, 2020

Free, virtual AHS workshops help identify and transform stress.... Read more

New Tool Supports Close Contact Notification

Thursday, November 12, 2020

AHS has launched an online portal to enable the automated notification of close contacts of COVID-19... Read more

New general surgeon, family physician recruited to St. Paul

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

A new general surgeon and family medicine physician have been recruited to St. Paul... Read more

New general surgeon now practising in Fort McMurray

Friday, October 30, 2020

Local access to surgical care has increased with the recruitment of a new general surgeon now practi... Read more

Area residents invited to learn about Greg's Wings Project

Friday, October 30, 2020

AHS and the Tamarack Health Advisory Council invite area residents to a virtual screening of Falling... Read more

First weekly data report posted for 2020 / 21 influenza season

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Alberta Health Services (AHS) today posted the first weekly data update for the 2020/21 provincial i... Read more

AHS Engaging Event Organizers in Close Contact Notification

Monday, October 26, 2020

CALGARY – Starting today, Alberta Health Services (AHS) will engage event organizers in the process ... Read more

Answers to common questions about AHS EMS dispatch

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Following a review by the Health Minister AHS Emergency Medical Services is moving forward with plan... Read more

New family physician now practising in Grande Prairie

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

New family physician now practising in Whitecourt

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Free, virtual AHS workshop helps identify and transform stress.... Read more

Lakeland Communities residents invited to virtual HAC Community Conversation

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

SMOKY LAKE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Lakeland Communities Health Advisory Council (HAC... Read more

Invitation to Wood Buffalo HAC Community Conversation

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council (HAC) invite local and ar... Read more

Volunteers sought for AHS advisory councils

Monday, October 5, 2020

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is recruiting new volunteer members to Health Advisory Councils (HAC) ... Read more

Pathway improves access to Hep C diagnosis, treatment

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Albertans can now receive Hepatitis C screening and treatment through their family doctor, improving... Read more

Technical issue delays negative test results; all affected being contacted

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is following-up with Albertans whose COVID-19 test results were not su... Read more

AHS introduces Continuing Care online visitation request tool

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Alberta Health Services has developed an online tool that allows designated family / support persons... Read more

New OB/GYN now practising in Cold Lake

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Local residents now have improved access to obstetrics and gynecology care with the recruitment of a... Read more

COVID-19 test results now available through text message

Thursday, September 10, 2020

CALGARY - Albertans can now receive their COVID-19 test results - either positive or negative - thro... Read more

AHS launches parking app at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre

Thursday, September 3, 2020

FORT MCMURRAY - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a new parking app at Fort McMurray's Nort... Read more

AHS launches parking app at the QEII Hospital

Thursday, September 3, 2020

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a new parking app at Grande Prairie's Qu... Read more

AHS to Reinstate Parking Fees

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Changes impact both Staff and Public... Read more

New specialized care spaces to open this fall in Redwater

Thursday, August 6, 2020

REDWATER – Local and area residents will soon have access to 12 new supportive living facility space... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Free, virtual AHS workshop helps identify and transform stress.... Read more

UPDATE: AHS response to the Columbia Icefields accident

Sunday, July 19, 2020

EDMONTON – UPDATE: We are extremely proud of the healthcare and emergency services teams that provid... Read more

New family physician now practising in Barrhead

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

Local photos selected for display on walls of new hospital

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

More than 60 photos shot and submitted by area residents have been chosen to adorn the walls of the ... Read more

Addiction, mental health clinic reopens after flood repair

Monday, June 8, 2020

The Peace River Addiction & Mental Health Clinic has been reopened after restoration work was comple... Read more

COVID-19 Testing Available for All Albertans

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

All Albertans are now eligible for COVID-19 testing, whether experiencing symptoms or not... Read more

Virtual addiction treatment day program open for registration

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Registration is now open for a new virtual addiction treatment day program based out of the Fort McM... Read more

New advice line supports Albertans with disabilities

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

CALGARY - Alberta Health Services has launched a Rehabilitation Advice Line for Albertans over the a... Read more

Construction of temporary healthcare facility complete

Saturday, May 2, 2020

Field hospital to add capacity to treat COVID-19 cases if required... Read more

Rural AHS sites move to appointment-only lab collections

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Rural hospitals and urgent care facilities are moving to appointment-only lab work for outpatients... Read more

Peace River addiction, mental health clinic temporarily closes

Facility flooded over weekend, restoration timeline unknown at this time.... Read more

AHS takes over operations of local continuing care facility

Friday, April 17, 2020

AHS has taken over day-to-day operations of the Manoir du Lac continuing care facility in McLennan... Read more

AHS, Covenant Health, and three major health care unions agree to joint statement on Personal Protective Equipment use during COVID-19 pandemic

Friday, March 27, 2020

AHS, AUPE, CH, HSAA and UNA have reached a joint agreement on the safe and effective use of personal... Read more

New online tool to help determine need for COVID testing

Friday, March 13, 2020

Alberta Health Services has developed a simple online assessment tool to help people decide whether ... Read more

Doors open on renovated palliative care rooms in Cold Lake

Monday, February 24, 2020

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre unveiled its two newly renovated palliative care rooms... Read more

New family physician now practising in Swan Hills

Friday, February 14, 2020

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

New OB/GYN now practising in Grande Prairie

Friday, February 14, 2020

Local residents now have improved access to obstetrics and gynecology... Read more

Hospital now offers midwifery services for local families

Friday, February 7, 2020

FORT McMURRAY – Full midwifery services are now available at Fort McMurray’s Northern Lights Regiona... Read more

Recruitment underway for new advisory council in Grande Prairie

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

AHS is now recruiting northern Alberta residents to become members of a new Addiction and Mental Hea... Read more

Website helps families manage childhood injuries, ailments

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

The HEAL website aims to provide families across Alberta with easily accessible, accurate informatio... Read more

Albertans reminded to be food safe this holiday season

Friday, December 13, 2019

It is important to wash your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of food-borne... Read more

Candy Cane Campaign to spread cheer and safety tips

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Alberta Health Services has once again teamed up with community partners to run the Candy Cane Campa... Read more

Toys for Tickets campaign

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

AHS today launched its Toys for Tickets campaign... Read more

New family physician now practising in Grande Prairie

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

National Addictions Awareness Week in Grande Prairie

Thursday, November 21, 2019

AHS is partnering with individuals, community groups, schools and businesses to organize a number of... Read more

Fort McMurray residents 55 and up invited for Grand Ole evening of fun

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Local and area residents ages 55 and up are invited to attend the fifth annual Grand Ole YMM Opry Co... Read more

Fort McMurray public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

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

First weekly data report posted for 2019/20 influenza season

Friday, November 8, 2019

AHS today posted the first weekly data update for the 2019/20 provincial influenza season online.... 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

Redwater Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Monday, November 4, 2019

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

Spirit River Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Monday, November 4, 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

Public invited to enhanced respite open house next week

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Barrhead and area residents are invited to a community open house next week to learn more about the ... Read more

New family physician now practising in Slave Lake

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

Family physician comes home to practise at health centre in Edson

Friday, October 4, 2019

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician who... Read more

New pediatrician now practising in Grande Prairie

Monday, September 30, 2019

A new pediatrician has been recruited to practise in the city of Grande Prairie... Read more

Fort McKay public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Monday, September 16, 2019

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

Paddle Prairie public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Monday, September 16, 2019

Paddle Prairie local and area residents are invited to share their thoughts on local healthcare deli... Read more

Three new family physicians now practising in Peace River

Friday, September 13, 2019

Local Peace River residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of three new fami... Read more

Parents reminded of September spike in asthma cases

Friday, September 13, 2019

AHS reminds parents of the September spike in pediatric asthma flare-ups that occurs approximately t... Read more

Edson public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Thursday, September 12, 2019

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

Access dementia nurses through Health Link by calling 811

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Whether you are a person living with dementia, a concerned family member of someone diagnosed with d... Read more

High Prairie public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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

McLennan public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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

New family physician now practising in Lac La Biche

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Local Lac La Biche residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family ... Read more

Nearly 500 residents access CT scans in the community

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Nearly 500 local and area residents have undergone computed tomography (CT) exams at the William J. ... Read more

Lac La Biche local advisory council to host public information session

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Residents are invited to a public information session on Sept. 11 to learn more about efforts by Alb... Read more

New family physician now practising in Edson

Friday, August 30, 2019

Local Edson residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physici... Read more

Dialysis service hours extended at Peace River Health Centre

Thursday, August 29, 2019

More patients able to access treatment closer to home with greater flexibility... Read more

Get your child immunized before back-to-school

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

With September right around the corner, AHS is reminding Albertans to make sure immunization is on b... Read more

Wood Buffalo Addiction and Mental Health offering services in one convenient new location

Friday, August 23, 2019

Residents of Fort McMurray and surrounding areas can now access walk-in counselling and referral se... Read more

Fort McMurray - Health on the Move in the North Zone

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Mobile health van provides increased access to healthcare services & information... Read more

Family Care Clinic hours temporarily change July 29

Friday, July 26, 2019

SLAVE LAKE – Weekday hours at the Slave Lake Family Care Clinic (FCC) are temporarily changing to 9 ... Read more

Albertans urged to be safe as possible on ATVs

Friday, July 12, 2019

Province-wide – Summer weather brings people out to explore the backcountry, and Alberta Health Serv... Read more

New family physician soon to be practising in Athabasca

Friday, July 12, 2019

ATHABASCA – Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family p... Read more

Shutterbugs invited to submit photos for new hospital

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Photographers are invited to submit photos for display in the new regional hospital under constructi... Read more

New family physician now practising in Spirit River

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

New family physician now practising in Cold Lake

Monday, June 10, 2019

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

Addiction mental health supports in place for residents

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Alberta Health Services will be providing enhanced addiction and mental health services... Read more

Northern Lights Regional Health Centre open and operational

FORT McMURRAY- The Northern Lights Regional Health Centre in Fort McMurray remains open and fully op... Read more

New family physician now practising in Elk Point

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

New family physician now practising in High Prairie

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

HIGH PRAIRIE – Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new famil... Read more

Public invited to celebrate Paramedic Services Week

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Alberta - National Paramedic Services Week (May 26-June 1) honours the Emergency Medical Services (E... Read more

New family physician now practising in Cold Lake

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

COLD LAKE – Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family p... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council... Read more

Workshops focus on sexual gender minority inclusion

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a free upcoming community workshop about inclusive he... Read more

Public invited to info session about sexting

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Area residents are invited to attend a free community information session to learn about sexting... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting of the True North Health Advisory Co... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council... Read more

Halal meal options now offered to patients at Northern Lights Regional Health Centre

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

FORT McMURRAY– Patients receiving care at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre (NLRHC) are now... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

GRANDE CACHE – Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Peace Health Advisory... Read more

Public invited to community conversation about cannabis

Friday, April 26, 2019

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Local residents seeking to broaden their perspective about cannabis are invited to ... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Lakeland Communities Health Advisory... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Monday, April 22, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting of the Lesser Slave Lake Health Advi... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Monday, April 22, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Council... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Council... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Lakeland Communities Health Advisory... Read more

Public Health Advisory Council meeting postponed

Friday, March 15, 2019

The Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council public meeting planned for March 20 has been postponed... Read more

Be active and stay healthy with Walk On program

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Residents living in Fort McMurray and the surrounding Wood Buffalo region who are looking to continu... Read more

Residents invited to information session about teen vaping

Monday, March 11, 2019

Area residents are invited to attend a free community information session to learn about the harms v... Read more

New X-ray machine in service at local healthcare centre

Monday, March 11, 2019

Full X-ray services have resumed for patients at the Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Thursday, March 7, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Monday, March 4, 2019

Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Lakeland Communities Health Advisory... Read more

Patients notified about local endoscopy cleaning issue

Monday, February 25, 2019

About 500 individuals at low risk of exposure to infection no ongoing risk... Read more

Health services temporarily relocated during construction

Friday, February 1, 2019

Community health services at the Lac La Biche Provincial Building will be temporarily relocated... Read more

Two medical detox beds open in Swan Hills

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Two medical detox beds have opened at the Swan Hills Healthcare Centre... Read more

Spike in opioid overdose calls prompts public warning

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

AHS is warning the public to take precautions after a significant spike in opioid overdose calls ove... Read more

New family physician now practising in Mayerthorpe

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Dr. Nabeel Al-Gailani is a family medicine physician now practising out of the Mayerthorpe Healthcar... Read more

Two new family physicians now practising in Wabasca

Monday, January 21, 2019

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of two new family physicians ... Read more

Volunteers sought for health, provincial advisory councils

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Recruiting new volunteer members to Health Advisory Councils across Alberta... Read more

Continued vigilance encouraged for M. chimaera infection in open heart patients

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is notifying physicians to consider exposure to M. chimaera bacteria a... Read more

X-ray services temporarily affected during construction

Monday, January 14, 2019

X-ray services at the Boyle Healthcare Centre will be temporarily affected when upgrades to its duct... Read more

Local public health services now available weekly

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Local residents now have improved access to a wide range of public health services as Alberta Health... Read more

Residents invited to share views about healthcare at public meeting hosted by True North Health Advisory Council

Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on January 23... Read more

Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Residents are invited to share their thoughts on local healthcare delivery and services at a meeting... Read more

Residents invited to share views about healthcare at public meeting hosted by Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council

Friday, December 21, 2018

FORT MCMURRAY - Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on January 16 to sha... Read more

Collective agreement reached with AUPE Auxiliary Nursing

Friday, December 14, 2018

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has ratified a three-year collective agreement with the Alb... Read more

New advisory council to focus on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression

Thursday, December 13, 2018

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a new Provincial Advisory Council early next year that wi... Read more

Candy Cane Campaign to spread cheer and safety tips

Friday, December 7, 2018

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Alberta Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and health promotion depa... Read more

New smartphone application supports cancer patients

Thursday, November 29, 2018

A free smartphone application is now available to support cancer patients and their families through... Read more

Residents 55 and up invited for Grand Ole evening of fun

Monday, November 26, 2018

Local and area residents ages 55 and up are invited to attend the fourth annual Grand Ole YMM Opry C... Read more

Installation begins on new X-ray machine in Mayerthorpe

Monday, November 26, 2018

Installation began November 19 2018 on a new X-ray machine at the Mayerthorpe Healthcare Centre.... Read more

Alberta breast cancer patients experiencing improved care

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

AHS initiative reduces wait time for treatment, increases same-day mastectomies.... Read more

Flu clinic info now on Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

EDMONTON – Up-to-date Alberta Health Services (AHS) influenza immunization clinic information is now... Read more

AHS promotes National Addictions Awareness Week

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Several events planned in Grande Prairie later this month.... Read more

Residents invited to share views about healthcare at public meeting hosted by Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

FORT MCMURRAY– Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on November 21. ... Read more

Upgraded MRI machine operational at Northern Lights

Monday, November 5, 2018

FORT McMURRAY – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services resumed today at the Northern Lights Regio... Read more

Residents invited to share views about healthcare at public meeting hosted by Lesser Slave Lake Health Advisory Council

Monday, November 5, 2018

Slave Lake – Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on November 19. This is... Read more

Health clinic adds morning, afternoon appointment slots

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Evening clinics adjusted to provide more staffing during busiest times.... Read more

Sick or treat? Let your costume be the only scary thing

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

With Halloween one day away this time of year can be spooky but influenza can be really scary.... Read more

Residents invited to share views about healthcare at public meeting hosted by Tamarack Health Advisory Council

Friday, October 26, 2018

Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on November 8.... Read more

Workshops focus on sexual gender minority inclusion

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Local and area residents are invited to attend a free community workshop about inclusive health and ... Read more

Residents invited to share views about healthcare at public meeting hosted by Lakeland Communities Health Advisory Council

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on November 7... Read more

AHS influenza immunization program begins Monday

Friday, October 12, 2018

Starting Oct. 15 Albertans have the opportunity to protect themselves and others against influenza t... Read more

Installation begins on upgraded MRI machine

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Installation begins this week on a new magnetic resonance imaging scanner at the Northern Lights Reg... Read more

AHS seeks new members for Wisdom Council

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Alberta Health Services is currently seeking Indigenous Albertans to become members of the Wisdom Co... Read more

New family physician now practising in Valleyview

Thursday, October 4, 2018

VALLEYVIEW – Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family ... Read more

New family physician now practising in High Prairie

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

New family physician practising in Westlock Barrhead

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician.... Read more

Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Parking Services office relocates

Thursday, September 27, 2018

GRANDE PRAIRIE — The Alberta Health Services Parking Services Office at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospi... Read more

Volunteers needed to assist leading six-week workshop series

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Volunteers needed to lead a free AHS workshop series designed to help Albertans develop skills to li... Read more

Residents invited to learn more about addiction and mental health services at Peace Health Advisory Council session

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

GRANDE PRAIRIE –Local and area residents are invited to attend a public information session on Tuesd... Read more

Residents invited to public meeting hosted by True North Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

PADDLE PRAIRIE – Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on September 26th. ... Read more

New day program for youth launched in the North Zone

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

GRANDE PRAIRIE – A new day program for youth has been launched for the residents of Grande Prairie a... Read more

Local public health services resuming later this week

Monday, September 10, 2018

REDWATER – Alberta Health Service (AHS) is restoring local public health services starting Thursday,... Read more

Residents invited to public meeting hosted by Lesser Slave Lake Health Advisory Council

Friday, September 7, 2018

High Prairie – Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on September 17th.... Read more

AHS promotes World Suicide Prevention Day on Sept. 10 - North Zone

Friday, September 7, 2018

NORTH ZONE – Monday, Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an internationally recognized even... Read more

Residents invited to public information session hosted by Tamarack Health Advisory Council

Friday, September 7, 2018

WHITECOURT – Local and area residents are invited to attend a public information session on Saturday... Read more

Residents invited to public meeting hosted by Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

ANZAC – Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health A... Read more

Local heliport temporarily closed for upgrades

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

SMOKY LAKE — The heliport at the George McDougall-Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre is being temporarily ... Read more

Residents invited to share views about healthcare at public meeting hosted by Lakeland Communities HAC

Thursday, August 30, 2018

ATHABASCA– Local and area residents are invited to attend a meeting of the Lakeland Communities Heal... Read more

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre heliport temporarily closed for repairs

Monday, August 20, 2018

COLD LAKE — The heliport at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre will be temporarily closed for repairs, begi... Read more

Installation begins today on replacement CT scanner

Friday, August 17, 2018

FORT McMURRAY – Installation begins today on a new computed tomography (CT) scanner at the Northern ... Read more

Newly recruited family physician accepting new patients

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

FAIRVIEW — A new local family physician – Fairview’s fourth – is now accepting patients.... Read more

New supportive living residence now open in Smoky Lake

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

SMOKY LAKE — A new supportive living residence is helping to meet Smoky Lake’s growing and changing ... Read more

Provincial lab announces first CEO and official name

Thursday, July 26, 2018

EDMONTON – The Board of Alberta Health Services (AHS) has appointed Craig Ivany as CEO of Alberta’s ... Read more

Permanent dialysis clinic opens at local healthcare centre

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

WHITECOURT – A permanent dialysis clinic inside the Whitecourt Healthcare Centre opens today, expand... Read more

Bat in Jasper National Park tests positive for rabies; protect yourself from rabies

Friday, July 20, 2018

JASPER – Alberta Health Services and Parks Canada have confirmed that a bat captured in Jasper Natio... Read more

Albertans reminded to protect themselves from West Nile virus infection

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

NORTH ZONE – Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect... Read more

Heliport at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre reopens

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

COLD LAKE — The heliport at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre has reopened and is fully operational.... Read more

Albertans reminded about summer ATV safety

Friday, June 29, 2018

Ahead of the Canada Day long weekend and National Injury Prevention Day on July 5, Alberta Health Se... Read more

AHS team to improve healthcare for homeless population

Friday, June 15, 2018

FORT McMURRAY – A new local healthcare team is hitting the streets to deliver a wide range of servic... Read more

Alberta Health Services warns public about text scam

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning the public about a text scam involving the use of the organ... Read more

New online tool to help Albertans understand health system

Monday, June 11, 2018

CALGARY — The first module of Healthcare 101 – a new online information series – is now available to... Read more

AHS ranked among best in world for integration of care

Friday, June 8, 2018

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been identified as being one of the top five most integ... Read more

Dialysis treatment now offered at Hinton Healthcare Centre

Monday, June 4, 2018

HINTON – Residents living in Hinton and surrounding areas now have improved access to hemodialysis s... Read more

New Opioid Dependency Program opens in High Prairie

Monday, June 4, 2018

HIGH PRAIRIE – High Prairie and area residents have increased access to opioid replacement therapy.... Read more

Alberta Health Services celebrates World No Tobacco Day

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is raising awareness about the health risks associated with smoking du... Read more

Public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Feedback welcome at meeting of Tamarack Health Advisory Council... Read more

Residents invited to public meeting hosted by True North Health Advisory Council

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Rainbow Lake – Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on May 31.... Read more

ATV users urged to drive sober, safely this long weekend

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Albertans planning to ride their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) over the Victoria Day long weekend are ... Read more

Heliport at Westlock Healthcare Centre reopens

Friday, May 11, 2018

WESTLOCK — The heliport at Westlock Healthcare Centre has reopened and is fully operational.... Read more

Residents invited to information session hosted by Tamarack Health Advisory Council

WESTLOCK– Local and area residents are invited to attend a public information session on May 25.... Read more

Cold Lake Healthcare Centre heliport temporarily closed for upgrades

Friday, May 4, 2018

COLD LAKE — The heliport at Cold Lake Healthcare Centre will be temporarily closed to allow for upgr... Read more

Residents invited to public meeting hosted by Peace Health Advisory Council

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Peace River – Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on May 15.... Read more

Residents invited to share views at public meeting - Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council

Friday, April 27, 2018

FORT MCMURRAY– Local and area residents are invited to attend a public meeting on May 16. This is an... Read more

Queen Elizabeth II outpatient lab hours changing April 30

Monday, April 23, 2018

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Schedule adjustment to provide more staffing during busiest times.... Read more

AHS co-hosts provincewide bladder cancer education event

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Bladder Cancer Canada are inviting bladder cancer patien... Read more

Public Health services now available in Janvier

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

JANVIER — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is now offering Public Health services in Janvier.... Read more

AHS co-hosts provincewide bladder cancer education event

Monday, March 26, 2018

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Bladder Cancer Canada are inviting bladder cancer patien... Read more

Funds secured for CT scanning suite at local health centre

Thursday, March 22, 2018

LAC LA BICHE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has partnered with the Lac La Biche Regional Health Fou... Read more

Dialysis treatment now offered at Edson Healthcare Centre

Friday, March 16, 2018

EDSON – Residents living in Edson and surrounding areas now have access to hemodialysis services at ... Read more

AHS encourages Albertans to catch some ZZZs

Friday, March 16, 2018

Today, Alberta Health Services marks World Sleep Day, an internationally recognized event designed t... Read more

Air ambulance service update

Thursday, March 15, 2018

PEACE RIVER – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that Peace River residents will continue t... Read more

Provincewide effort lessens patient impact of ICU delirium

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Frontline staff in intensive care units (ICUs) around the world are today paying special attention t... Read more

Public invited to Tamarack HAC information session

Thursday, March 1, 2018

EDSON – Local and area residents are invited to attend an information session March 13 and learn mor... Read more

New CT scanner coming to Northern Lights Regional Health Centre

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Work is now underway to upgrade and replace the computed tomography (CT) scanner at Northern Lights ... Read more

Estimated emergency wait times now on Amazon’s Alexa

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

CALGARY — Estimated emergency department wait times and the latest Alberta Health Services (AHS) new... Read more

Alberta Health Services wins three top employer awards

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to garner recognition as one of the best places t... Read more

Alberta Health Services reaches agreement with nurses

Friday, February 16, 2018

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has ratified a three-year collective agreement with United ... Read more

Play to spark community conversations about reconciliation - St. Paul

Friday, February 9, 2018

Alberta Health Services is proud to support the Theatre for Living production, šxʷʔam̓ət (home).... Read more

Play to spark community conversations about reconciliation - Peace River

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Alberta Health Services is proud to support the Theatre for Living production, šxʷʔam̓ət (home).... Read more

AHS warns about caller advising breast self-exam

Friday, January 26, 2018

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is working with the RCMP to warn women in northern Alberta to be aware... Read more

Albertans urged to check naloxone kits

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Albertans in possession of naloxone kits are being asked to check the contents to ensure they contai... Read more

AHS celebrates National Non-Smoking Week

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

January 21-27 is National Non-Smoking Week, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is partnering with com... Read more

Wood Buffalo seniors encouraged to be active stay healthy

Monday, January 15, 2018

Seniors living in Fort McMurray and the surrounding Wood Buffalo region are invited to start the new... Read more

AHS expanding screening for tuberculosis exposure at Fort McMurray daycare

Monday, January 8, 2018

Today, Alberta Health Services (AHS) will be expanding screening for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) exp... Read more

Construction begins on new heliport at local hospital

Thursday, December 21, 2017

The heliport is being built on land at the back of the hospital, as an elevated platform approximate... Read more

New advisory council to focus on seniors, continuing care

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

The council includes 15 people from across the province who have personal interactions with continui... Read more

Residents invited to take part in mental wellness workshops

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Local residents are invited to attend a new series of mental wellness workshops designed to improve ... Read more

Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

'Tis the season of celebratory gatherings and – unfortunately – the spread of seasonal illnesses and... Read more

Online patient feedback portal outage from Nov. 9 to 14

Friday, November 17, 2017

Alberta Health Services (AHS) online patient feedback portal experienced an outage from November 9 t... Read more

Make a pledge for Change Day Alberta

Monday, November 6, 2017

Join the international movement to spark positive change for health... Read more

Alberta Health Services named one of Canada’s Top Employers

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Ca... Read more

First weekly data report posted for 2017-18 influenza season

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Alberta Health Services (AHS) today posted the first weekly data update for the 2017-18 influenza se... Read more

AHS influenza immunization program begins Monday - North Zone

Friday, October 20, 2017

NORTH ZONE – Starting Monday (Oct. 23), Albertans have the opportunity to protect themselves and oth... Read more

AHS EMS to use canine comfort to help protect paramedics

Monday, October 16, 2017

CALGARY – Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (AHS EMS) is enlisting some four-legged... Read more

New local EMS station streamlines service

Thursday, October 12, 2017

WABASCA-DESMARAIS – A new local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station is now open and operational... Read more

Upgrades temporarily affect outpatient lab hours at QEII

Friday, October 6, 2017

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding area residents the Queen Elizabeth II (... Read more

AHS marks Mental Illness Awareness Week

Monday, October 2, 2017

ATHABASCA – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is hosting activities to mark this year’s Mental Illness A... Read more

Electrical upgrades at QEII Hospital temporarily affect outpatient laboratory hours

Friday, September 29, 2017

GRANDE PRAIRIE – The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Regional Hospital’s outpatient laboratory will be clo... Read more

Third pediatrician recruited to community in past five months

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

FORT McMURRAY — Another new pediatrician has been recruited to practise in Fort McMurray, increasing... Read more

AHS promotes World Suicide Prevention Week

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

NORTH ZONE – September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, an internationally recognized event de... Read more

Website helps parents manage childhood illness, injury

Thursday, September 7, 2017

CALGARY – With the new school year upon us, Alberta Health Services (AHS) would like to remind paren... Read more

Advisory council to focus on seniors and continuing care

Thursday, September 7, 2017

CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is recruiting volunteer members for its new Provincial Advis... Read more

AHS warns about caller advising breast self-exam

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

EDMONTON/NORTH – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning women in the Edmonton area and northern Al... Read more

Sodium bicarbonate drug shortage update

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Dr. Francois Belanger, Vice President, Quality and Chief Medical Officer, provided the following upd... Read more

AHS notifying individuals of potential tuberculosis exposure

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

JASPER - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has today notified 37 individuals potentially exposed to a co... Read more

Sodium bicarbonate drug shortage mitigation

Saturday, June 17, 2017

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) is taking steps to minimize patient impacts from a shortage... Read more

Two new family medicine physicians recruited to Slave Lake

Monday, June 12, 2017

Three additional family medicine physicians providing care in town on interim basis.... Read more

New High Prairie Community Health and Wellness Clinic opens next week

Thursday, June 8, 2017

HIGH PRAIRIE – The High Prairie Community Health and Wellness Clinic is moving into its new building... Read more

Reduce the risk of falls from windows and balconies

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

EDMONTON – It’s Child Safety Week and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans of the po... Read more

Albertans urged to be safe as possible on ATVs this summer

Monday, June 5, 2017

It’s Child Safety Week and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all Albertans to make all-terr... Read more

Apply to join the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council

Friday, June 2, 2017

FORT McMURRAY– Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites members of the public to apply to join the loca... Read more

AHS advisory council recruiting new members

Friday, June 2, 2017

FORT McMURRAY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is recruiting new volunteer members to the Wood Buffal... Read more

Foundation funds new Audiology equipment in St. Paul

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

St. PAUL – Residents in and around St. Paul will soon be able to benefit from two pieces of new equi... Read more

Simple precautions can reduce risk of hantavirus

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take simple steps to protect themselves from... Read more

AHS doctor honoured for role in developing MAID process

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

EDMONTON – The Alberta Health Services (AHS) physician who led the development of Alberta’s framewor... Read more

AHS celebrates World No Tobacco Day

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

PEACE RIVER – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is raising awareness about World No Tobacco Day, observe... Read more

Public invited to attend EMS Fleet Days - North

Friday, May 26, 2017

National Paramedic Services Week May 28-June 3 honours the Emergency Medical Services profession and... Read more

AHS celebrates World No Tobacco Day next week

Friday, May 26, 2017

Alberta Health Services is raising awareness about World No Tobacco Day observed annually on May 31.... Read more

Albertans encouraged to continue proper cooking of oysters following outbreak conclusion

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

On May 11, the Public Health Agency of Canada declared the outbreak of gastrointestinal illnesses li... Read more

Residents invited to attend heliport open house

Thursday, May 18, 2017

FORT McMURRAY — Residents of Fort McMurray and the surrounding Wood Buffalo area are invited to atte... Read more

Parking lot repaving to begin this week at QEII Hospital

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Residents advised of temporary changes to parking access.... Read more

AHS holds events to mark Mental Health Week, May 1-7 - North Zone

Monday, May 1, 2017

NORTH ZONE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites you to boost your mental health by enjoying some ... Read more

Tips to manage stress as wildfire anniversary approaches

Friday, April 28, 2017

FORT McMURRAY – Next week marks the first anniversary of the Fort McMurray wildfire and evacuation, ... Read more

AHS marks National Organ, Tissue Donor Awareness Week

Monday, April 24, 2017

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is honouring organ and tissue donors and their families who have given... Read more

Newly recruited physicians to set up practice this summer

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Two new arrivals bring total number of doctors recruited in past six months to nine.... Read more

Hospital heliport construction expected to start later this year

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Heliport will offer direct route to emergency department, operating room, ICU.... Read more

New High Prairie Health Complex to open next month

Monday, March 20, 2017

HIGH PRAIRIE - The new High Prairie Health Complex will open to the public on the week of April 10, ... Read more

Albertans urged to properly cook oysters to reduce ongoing risk of gastrointestinal illness

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Alberta Health Services (AHS), together with provincial and federal partners, continue to investigat... Read more

Seven new physicians recruited to Fort McMurray post-wildfire

Thursday, March 9, 2017

FORT McMURRAY — Residents of Fort McMurray will soon have increased access to pediatrics, psychiatry... Read more

Boyle Healthcare Centre resumes regular service

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

The Boyle Healthcare Centre is once again fully operational and able to admit patients.... Read more

Alberta's stroke teams slash time to diagnose, treat patients

Monday, March 6, 2017

Provincewide improvement initiative reduces average 'door-to-needle' time by half.... Read more

Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department reopens

Friday, March 3, 2017

BOYLE – The Emergency Department at the Boyle Healthcare Centre reopened at 3 p.m. today (Friday, Ma... Read more

Alberta cancer incidence, mortality rates trend downwards

Friday, February 3, 2017

CALGARY – The rate at which Albertans are dying from cancer continues to decrease, according to newl... Read more

Planning for new Beaverlodge health facility moves forward

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Plans are moving ahead for a new health care facility in Beaverlodge, replacing one of the oldest ho... Read more

Residents invited to take the Winter Walk Day Challenge

Thursday, January 26, 2017

SWAN HILLS – February 1 is Winter Walk Day in Alberta – and Alberta Health Services is encouraging S... Read more

Residents invited to take the Winter Walk Day Challenge

Thursday, January 26, 2017

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Feb. 1 is Winter Walk Day in Alberta – and Alberta Health Services is encouraging G... Read more

Albertans reminded to cook shellfish to reduce risk of illness

Friday, January 20, 2017

EDMONTON – Ten cases of gastrointestinal illness potentially linked to consumption of raw oysters ar... Read more

AHS to open "mini" dialysis units in Whitecourt and Hinton

Friday, December 9, 2016

Six-station dialysis unit will also partially open at new Edson Healthcare Centre.... Read more

Candy Cane Campaign to spread cheer and safety tips

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

NORTH ZONE – Alberta Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Health Promotion departme... Read more

Mental health and wellness resources for the holidays

Thursday, December 1, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – The holiday season can be a time of peak stress for people, particularly for those s... Read more

New breast milk drop site opens in Fort McMurray

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) and NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank are excited to anno... 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

New Edson Healthcare Centre Opening November 1

Monday, October 24, 2016

EDSON - The new Edson Healthcare Centre (3837 6 Ave.), including its emergency department, opens to ... Read more

Influenza immunization program begins Monday

Friday, October 21, 2016

Starting Monday (October 24), Albertans will have the opportunity to protect themselves and others a... Read more

Auxiliary funds new equipment at QEII Regional Hospital

Monday, October 17, 2016

Patients at the Queen Elizabeth II Regional Hospital are now benefiting from several pieces of new e... Read more

AHS recruits five new members to Peace HAC

Monday, October 17, 2016

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has appointed five volunteer members to its Peace Hea... Read more

Four new members recruited to Lakeland Communities HAC

Monday, October 17, 2016

Health Advisory Councils give communities a voice in health care planning.... Read more

AHS recruits five new members to Lesser Slave Lake HAC

Monday, October 17, 2016

Health Advisory Councils give communities a voice in health care planning.... Read more

AHS recruits four new members to Tamarack HAC

Monday, October 17, 2016

Health Advisory Councils give communities a voice in health care planning.... Read more

AHS recruits four new members to True North HAC

Monday, October 17, 2016

Health Advisory Councils give communities a voice in health care planning.... Read more

Provincewide study looks at ways to keep seniors healthier

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Researchers weigh impacts of personalized education and covering costs of medications.... Read more

Inappropriate access investigation prompts patient notification

Monday, September 26, 2016

EDMONTON – Following the conclusion of a privacy investigation, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is not... Read more

AHS launches Academy for Tobacco Prevention

Thursday, September 22, 2016

New interactive resource another tool to help prevent tobacco use among.... Read more

Screen Test celebrates 25 years of early cancer detection

Monday, September 19, 2016

CALGARY – Screen Test is celebrating 25 years of mobile mammography services across Alberta, which h... Read more

Website helps parents manage common childhood illnesses and injuries

Thursday, September 15, 2016

A new website is now online that will help parents manage common childhood illnesses and injuries wh... Read more

Fibre cable cut near Dixonville impacts communications in northwest Alberta

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

DIXONVILLE - A fibre cable cut about 20 kilometres north of Dixonville has impacted communications w... Read more

Mental health expert to answer questions via Twitter chat, Fort McMurray

Thursday, September 8, 2016

FORT McMURRAY — Parents, teachers and students will have an opportunity to learn more about self-car... Read more

Construction begins on new EMS station in Wabasca

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

WABASCA – Construction of a new EMS station, near the Wabasca/Desmarais Healthcare Centre property, ... Read more

Beyond the Headlines

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Physicians provide excellent on-call care at Northern Lights Regional Health Centre.... Read more

Task force to develop Beaverlodge community health care plan

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

BEAVERLODGE – A joint task force with members from Beaverlodge, including leadership from the Town o... Read more

Addictions experts to answer questions via Twitter chat

Monday, July 25, 2016

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Anyone interested in learning more about specialized addictions programs that are a... Read more

Healthcare service restoration for Fort McMurray near completion

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – Residents of Fort McMurray now have access to all of the healthcare services that we... Read more

New family physician accepting patients in Manning

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

MANNING — A newly recruited family physician is now accepting patients, increasing local access to p... Read more

New nurse practitioner providing support to community

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

RED EARTH CREEK – Residents now have access to a nurse practitioner who will be providing support to... Read more

Albertans reminded to protect themselves from West Nile virus infection

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to protect themse... Read more

Newly recruited family physician practising in Mayerthorpe

Monday, July 4, 2016

MAYERTHORPE — Local residents in Mayerthorpe have increased access to primary care with the arrival ... Read more

Newly recruited physician now practising in Swan Hills

Monday, July 4, 2016

SWAN HILLS – A newly recruited family physician is now practising medicine in Swan Hills.... Read more

Cancer care service phased restoration for Fort McMurray

Thursday, June 30, 2016

A phased re-opening of the Fort McMurray Cancer Centre will begin July 11, 2016.... Read more

Healthcare service restoration for Fort McMurray continues

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – The temporary Fort McMurray Medical Centre at the Keyano Syncrude Sport and Wellness... Read more

More than $870,000 invested in local health care

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

ELK POINT — More than $870,000 in roof repairs at the Elk Point Healthcare Centre have recently been... Read more

Healthcare service restoration for Fort McMurray continues

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Residents of Fort McMurray now have access to almost all healthcare services that were available in ... Read more

Heat safety: simple tips to keep in mind this summer

Monday, June 20, 2016

It’s the first day of summer and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to keep heat s... Read more

First baby born at Northern Lights Regional Health Centre following the wildfire evacuations

Friday, June 17, 2016

FORT McMURRAY — Staff and physicians at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre (NLRHC) in Fort M... Read more

Healthcare service restoration for Fort McMurray continues

Friday, June 10, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – Residents of Fort McMurray will have access to core hospital services starting June ... Read more

Celebrate newly renovated Barrhead Community Cancer Centre

Thursday, June 9, 2016

BARRHEAD — The public is invited to attend an open house to view the newly completed renovations at ... Read more

Full obstetrics service returns to Slave Lake

Monday, June 6, 2016

Expectant mothers in Slave Lake can once again have their babies in their own community with the ret... Read more

AHS raises awareness of e-cigarette health effects on World No Tobacco Day

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

NORTH ZONE— Alberta Health Services (AHS) Tobacco Reduction Program is raising awareness about the h... Read more

Board names Dr. Verna Yiu as AHS President and CEO

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

The Alberta Health Services Board has named Dr. Verna Yiu the organization’s new President and CEO, ... Read more

New website helps Albertans say thanks for care received

Friday, May 20, 2016

CALGARY – A new website launched today by Alberta Health Services (AHS) responds to ongoing requests... 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

UPDATE: AHS involvement in Fort McMurray wildfire disaster

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is continuing to support Albertans impacted by a wildf... Read more

Evacuated patients and clients to be airlifted to care facilities

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – All acute care patients and continuing care clients evacuated earlier from Northern ... Read more

All patients successfully evacuated from Northern Lights Regional Health Centre

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has evacuated all patients and continuing care clients... Read more

AHS wants you to get loud about your mental health

Monday, April 25, 2016

Make a difference in your wellbeing and encourage others.... Read more

Local heliport reopens, improving access to critical care

Thursday, April 21, 2016

STARS can now land its helicopters at Westlock Healthcare Centre.... Read more

Event showcases continuing care services and supports

Monday, April 18, 2016

Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health are hosting public expositions in Calgary and Edmonton t... Read more

AHS following up on cluster of TB in homeless population

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

FORT McMURRAY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is completing followup on a cluster of infectious pulm... Read more

More than $200,000 invested in local health care

Monday, April 4, 2016

Upgrades and repairs improve service at Radway Continuing Care Centre.... Read more

Permanent Dialysis Unit coming to Lac La Biche

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

A permanent six-station dialysis unit will be constructed at the William J. Cadzow – Lac La Biche He... Read more

Mental health services at Lakeland temporarily relocated

Monday, March 28, 2016

SLAVE LAKE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) programming and services at the Lakeland Centre (101 Main... Read more

Residents invited to information session about dementia

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Local and area residents are invited to a free information session called Understan... Read more

Local heliport opens, improving access to critical care

Monday, March 7, 2016

STARS can now land at Grande Cache Community Health Complex.... Read more

New family physician now practising in Fairview

Thursday, February 25, 2016

FAIRVIEW — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a newly-recruit... Read more

Catch-up immunization clinics offered in Lac La Biche

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Parents of eligible children encouraged to book an appointment.... Read more

New supportive living residence now open in Slave Lake

Friday, February 5, 2016

SLAVE LAKE – Points West Living, Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Town of Slave... Read more

Study shows almost half of cancers are preventable

Thursday, February 4, 2016

About 45 per cent of cancer cases in Alberta are linked to a handful of modifiable factors, accordin... Read more

Pertussis outbreak declared over in North, Central zones

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

NORTH ZONE – Pertussis outbreaks in the North and Central zones of Alberta Health Services (AHS) hav... Read more

AHS expands access to take-home naloxone kits

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

29 walk-in clinics now able to prescribe drug, offer training to fentanyl users... Read more

Residents invited to take the Winter Walk Day Challenge

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

February 3 is Winter Walk Day in Alberta and Alberta Health Services is encouraging residents to mak... Read more

AHS celebrates National Non-Smoking Week, North Zone

Monday, January 18, 2016

GRANDE PRAIRIE — This week (Jan. 17-23) is National Non-Smoking Week, and Alberta Health Services (A... Read more

Residents can sign up to receive daily positive texts

Monday, January 18, 2016

NORTH ZONE – Northern Alberta residents seeking more positivity in their lives can now sign up for A... Read more

AHS celebrates National Non-Smoking Week, North Zone

Friday, January 15, 2016

PEACE RIVER — Next week (Jan. 19-25) is National Non-Smoking Week, and Alberta Health Services (AHS)... Read more

Influenza data prompts immunization reminder

Thursday, January 14, 2016

EDMONTON – Following confirmation of five deaths in individuals with influenza and a significant wee... Read more

New breast milk drop site opens in Grande Prairie

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) and NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank are excited to ann... Read more

Local Family Care Clinic moves to Healthcare Centre

Friday, January 8, 2016

SLAVE LAKE – Alberta Health Services (AHS), in partnership with Alberta Health and the Town of Slave... Read more

AHS expands early childhood programming in Slave Lake

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

SLAVE LAKE — Starting in January, AHS staff will lead a new set of Early Childhood Intervention Prog... Read more

Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season

Thursday, December 10, 2015

'Tis the season of celebratory gatherings, and – unfortunately - the spread of seasonal illnesses an... Read more

Dr. Verna Yiu appointed interim President and CEO

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Linda Hughes, Chair of the Alberta Health Services Board, announced today the appointment of Dr. Ver... Read more

More than $2.5 million invested in Ft. McMurray health care

Monday, December 7, 2015

Upgrades, repairs improve Northern Lights Regional Health Centre... Read more

Candy Cane Checkstops to spread cheer and safety tips

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Alberta Health Services' Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Health Promotion department are once a... Read more

Northern Lights Health Centre heliport will be delayed

Friday, November 27, 2015

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to building a heliport at Northern Lights Regional Health... Read more

Government responds to concerns about site of Fort McMurray continuing care facility

Friday, November 20, 2015

After listening to concerns raised by the Fort McMurray community, the government is moving the site... Read more

New family physician now practising in High Prairie

Thursday, October 29, 2015

HIGH PRAIRIE — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new famil... Read more

More than $560,000 invested in local health care

Thursday, October 29, 2015

FAIRVIEW — More than $560,000 in upgrades are being made to the Fairview Health Complex.... Read more

Full-time child psychiatrist recruited to Grande Prairie

Monday, October 26, 2015

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Residents in Grande Prairie and surrounding communities have increased access to me... Read more

Alberta’s influenza immunization program begins Oct. 20

Monday, October 19, 2015

GRANDE PRAIRIE – Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Albertans will have the opportunity to protect... Read more

More than $1.5 million invested in local health care

Monday, September 21, 2015

ATHABASCA — More than $1.5 million in repairs and upgrades have been completed in the last year at t... Read more

New family physician practising in McLennan and Falher

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

McLENNAN / FALHER — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new ... Read more

Training in teamwork essential for saving young lives

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

CALGARY – New research shows training in teamwork and communication translates into better performan... Read more

More than $1.1 million invested in local health care

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

COLD LAKE — More than $1.1 million in upgrades were completed this summer at the Cold Lake Health Ce... Read more

Whooping cough outbreak declared in AHS North Zone

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

GRANDE PRAIRIE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) has declared a whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in... Read more

Work continues on new heliport for Fort McMurray

Thursday, August 6, 2015

FORT McMURRAY – Design work for the construction on the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre’s roo... Read more

New family physician now practising in Whitecourt

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

WHITECOURT - Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family ... Read more

Alberta Health Services offers local prenatal class

Friday, July 24, 2015

BEAVERLODGE — Expectant mothers and their partners are invited to a day-long prenatal class Sept. 12... Read more

Another OB/GYN specialist recruited to Fort McMurray

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

FORT McMURRAY — Another obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) has been recruited to Fort McMurray, incr... Read more

Spine surgery program improving lives in Wood Buffalo

Monday, June 22, 2015

FORT McMURRAY – Local and area residents who require elective spine surgeries can now get the care t... Read more

AHS recruits another new family physician to High Prairie

Monday, May 11, 2015

HIGH PRAIRIE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to make progress on its goal to increase acce... Read more

New family physician practising in Slave Lake

Thursday, May 7, 2015

SLAVE LAKE — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of another new f... Read more

Construction begins on heliport at local health complex

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Construction has started on the Grande Cache Community Health Complex heliport, which will improve a... Read more

AHS announces new contract EMS delivery for St. Paul

Monday, April 27, 2015

ST. PAUL — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be provided in the St. Paul area by Prairie EMS eff... Read more

Parents invited to learn how to protect kids from addictions

Monday, April 20, 2015

FORT McMURRAY – Local parents are invited to a free event next month to learn how to help their chil... Read more

Alberta Health Services offers kindergarten Health Fair, Grimshaw

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

GRIMSHAW — Children starting kindergarten this September and their families are invited to a kinderg... Read more

AHS North Zone hosts recognition events for National Volunteer Week

Friday, April 10, 2015

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is celebrating volunteers for the vital role they play in the support ... Read more

Experts discuss raising healthy kids for life

Thursday, March 5, 2015

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Learn about literacy and language, physical activity and immunization.... Read more

New OB/GYN specialist recruited to Fort McMurray

Thursday, February 26, 2015

FORT McMURRAY — Residents in the Wood Buffalo area will soon have increased access to obstetrical an... Read more

New family physician now practising in Fairview

Thursday, February 12, 2015

FAIRVIEW — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a newly-recruit... Read more

Northern Alberta Renal Program offers seven-day dialysis

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

EDMONTON – Three Alberta Health Services (AHS) dialysis sites in Edmonton are now open seven days a ... Read more