EDMONTON – As agricultural and animal-handling activities pick up around the province, Alberta Healt... Read more
MEDICINE HAT — Alberta Health Services is providing free monthly sleep seminars to help parents and ... Read more
SLAVE LAKE — Starting in January, AHS staff will lead a new set of Early Childhood Intervention Prog... Read more
New dashboard highlights quality, safety of EMS care.... Read more
New location will offer patients free parking and better accessibility.... Read more
Patients with rare kidney diseases can achieve remission within months.... Read more
'Tis the season of celebratory gatherings, and – unfortunately - the spread of seasonal illnesses an... Read more
Linda Hughes, Chair of the Alberta Health Services Board, announced today the appointment of Dr. Ver... Read more
Upgrades, repairs improve Northern Lights Regional Health Centre... Read more
Traditionally, the holiday season is a time shared with family and friends. It is also a time when m... Read more
More than $1 million in upgrades have been made in the past year to the Sturgeon Community Hospital.... Read more
Alberta Health Services' Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Health Promotion department are once a... Read more
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to building a heliport at Northern Lights Regional Health... Read more
Vickie Kaminski, President and CEO, has tendered her resignation from Alberta Health Services effect... Read more
Researchers in Calgary and Edmonton have launched a lung cancer screening study to determine the bes... Read more
Researchers in Calgary and Edmonton have launched a lung cancer screening study to determine the bes... Read more
Local group donated thousands of hours and more than $1 million... Read more
$300,000 nurse call system has been installed at the Didsbury District Health Services building that... Read more
Many Calgary women undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction are leaving hospital sooner with ... Read more
More than $182,000 in repairs and upgrades have been completed in the last year at the Canmore Gener... Read more
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will launch a new, more user-friendly external website Monda... Read more
CALGARY -The heliport at Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) will be officially named the Dr. Gregory Pow... Read more
New facility offers comprehensive care for patients with circulatory system disorders.... Read more
Additional PET/CT scans to be performed to clear patient backlog... Read more
BLACK DIAMOND — A $400,000 nurse call system was recently installed at the Black Diamond Oilfields G... Read more
Structure provides additional parking stalls, options for public and staff alike... Read more
Teens can earn extra credits by studying pain management and treatment... Read more
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) cyclotron will be down for seven to 10 additional days, as... Read more
CASTOR — More than $950,000 has been invested at Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital to repair its roof.... Read more
CALGARY – In a North American first, researchers at Foothills Medical Centre have developed a device... Read more
HIGH PRAIRIE — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new famil... Read more
FAIRVIEW — More than $560,000 in upgrades are being made to the Fairview Health Complex.... Read more
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Residents in Grande Prairie and surrounding communities have increased access to me... Read more
COALDALE — Demolition work begins Monday on the former Alberta Health Services (AHS) community healt... Read more
EDMONTON – In followup to the Oct. 21 announcement regarding the temporary shutdown of the AHS cyclo... Read more
EDMONTON — Getting into the best possible shape physically and emotionally prior to surgery makes re... Read more
CALGARY– Calgarians participating in an Alberta Health Services (AHS) supervised exercise program ar... Read more
KILLAM — More than $145,000 has been invested at the Killam Health Care Centre to replace medical ox... Read more
SOUTH ZONE - Starting tomorrow (Tuesday, October 20), Albertans will have the opportunity to protect... Read more
GRANDE PRAIRIE – Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Albertans will have the opportunity to protect... Read more
RED DEER – Starting tomorrow (Oct. 20), Albertans will have the opportunity to protect themselves an... Read more
CALGARY – Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Albertans will have the opportunity to protect themse... Read more
EDMONTON – Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 20, Albertans will have the opportunity to protect thems... Read more
CALGARY – A researcher at Alberta Children’s Hospital is spearheading a national study aimed at iden... Read more
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has signed a one-year extension to its existing contract wi... Read more
LLOYDMINSTER — A new 60-bed continuing care facility, opening today, will help meet the growing and ... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – The Bhutanese refugee community in Lethbridge — one of the largest in Canada — is learn... Read more
MEDICINE HAT — Additional supportive living beds are now available in Medicine Hat for local and are... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – Patients needing the emergency department at Chinook Regional Hospital will start using... Read more
CALGARY – Fewer newborns in Calgary are being readmitted to hospital for concerns over jaundice, tha... Read more
EDMONTON – An Edmonton woman reunites today with the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team that rece... Read more
10 new hospice beds, 12 long-term care beds opening at Foyer Lacombe... Read more
MEDICINE HAT – Alberta Health Services is seeking individuals willing to volunteer their time to sup... Read more
SOUTH ZONE – Albertans whose lives have been touched by cancer are invited to register for a free, h... Read more
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is inviting members of the public to take a sneak peek insid... Read more
TABER — Community health care services in Taber are now conveniently consolidated at the redeveloped... Read more
ATHABASCA — More than $1.5 million in repairs and upgrades have been completed in the last year at t... Read more
McLENNAN / FALHER — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new ... Read more
CALGARY – New research shows training in teamwork and communication translates into better performan... Read more
RED DEER — An Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help communities prevent self-harm a... Read more
COCHRANE — An Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help communities prevent self-harm a... Read more
CALGARY — An Alberta Health Services (AHS) program designed to help communities prevent self-harm an... Read more
GALAHAD — More than $241,000 in repairs and upgrades have been completed in the last year at the Gal... Read more
LETHBRIDGE — The north atrium entrance of Chinook Regional Hospital will reopen Friday at noon. Pati... Read more
SOUTH ZONE — Dr. Lena Derie-Gillespie joins Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) public health team this w... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – A recent increase in the number of gastrointestinal illness cases in the South Zone of ... Read more
COLD LAKE — More than $1.1 million in upgrades were completed this summer at the Cold Lake Health Ce... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – Two compassionate, caring and responsible volunteers are needed to comfort grieving fam... Read more
Eight-week program encourages physical activity, supports tobacco cessation.... Read more
LETHBRIDGE — Local and area residents have an opportunity Saturday Sept. 5 to sell unwanted items an... Read more
Eight-week program encourages physical activity, supports tobacco cessation.... Read more
THREE HILLS — More than $169,000 in repairs and upgrades have been completed in the last year at the... Read more
A $650,000 renovation project will improve comfort, safety and security for patients and their famil... Read more
Construction begins today on a new and improved helicopter landing pad at the Crowsnest Pass Health ... Read more
University Hospital Foundation funds $17.5M Gamma Knife and Clinical 3T MRI Centre.... Read more
GRANDE PRAIRIE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) has declared a whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in... Read more
MEDICINE HAT — People living with a chronic illness or disability who want to explore different form... Read more
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) staff who work with Calgary’s homeless men, women and vetera... Read more
BOW ISLAND — The Bow Island Heath Centre has a new $400,000 nurse call system, which enables patient... Read more
Upgrades and repairs improve service at Two Hills Health Centre.... Read more
Upgrades and repairs improve service at Brooks Health Centre.... Read more
EDMONTON — Getting elderly patients home sooner, stronger and with fewer complications after emergen... Read more
New machine allows images to be taken at bedside in critical situations.... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – As Albertans enjoy the hot summer weather, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is again remin... Read more
CALGARY – As investigation into 19 cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection in Alberta continues, ... Read more
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) today responded to the Ministerial Directive it has receive... Read more
A strong commitment to patient safety, the positive impact of Strategic Clinical Networks, and a car... Read more
ST. ALBERT – Work will begin shortly to replace the 25-year-old ventilation system in all five opera... Read more
FORT McMURRAY – Design work for the construction on the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre’s roo... Read more
LETHBRIDGE — The north atrium entrance of Chinook Regional Hospital will reopen Friday at noon. Pati... Read more
SOUTH ZONE – Following two bat bite incidents reported in the South Zone in the last week alone, Alb... Read more
WHITECOURT - Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family ... Read more
RED DEER – As construction on the new parkade at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre continues to ... Read more
BEAVERLODGE — Expectant mothers and their partners are invited to a day-long prenatal class Sept. 12... Read more
Deb Gordon, Vice-President and Chief Health Operations for Northern Alberta, provided the following ... Read more
EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services provided an update today on the status of the report of the Vendo... Read more
LLOYDMINSTER — Regional residents will benefit from increased access and reduced wait times for rout... Read more
EDMONTON — Canada’s first stroke ambulance — complete with a CT scanner, clot-busting drugs and the ... Read more
AHS invites the public to join a virtual ride-along during one of EMS’ busiest nights of the year.... Read more
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to take action that will address recommendations ... Read more
In extremely rare diagnosis, doctor finds Takayasu’s arteritis in Airdrie boy.... Read more
Highlights progress in priority areas, includes Consolidated Financial Statements.... Read more
More than 239 family doctors taking patients in Calgary area.... Read more
Clinical research trial injects customized virus to transfer healthy gene into retina.... Read more
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take precautions necessary to prot... Read more
FORT McMURRAY — Another obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) has been recruited to Fort McMurray, incr... Read more
DRUMHELLER — Parents and children alike can discover the joys of multidisciplinary play at while lea... Read more
FORT McMURRAY – Local and area residents who require elective spine surgeries can now get the care t... Read more
Temporary disruptions for vehicle and pedestrian traffic accessing the site.... Read more
LETHBRIDGE — Patients here can now benefit from a new retina camera that delivers state-of-the-art d... Read more
MEDICINE HAT – Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Prevent Alcohol Risk-Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY) p... Read more
Construction to begin this summer to improve patient flow.... Read more
CALGARY – Patients and families must be welcomed partners within their health care teams, and be eng... Read more
More than 60 per cent of callers used 811 just three days after its launch.... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – June 1-6 is Seniors Week, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) offers a number of speciali... Read more
CALGARY — Calgary researchers are looking for people who faint to participate in a study that’s tryi... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – The public can learn more about stroke signs and treatment at a free, drop-in event Thu... Read more
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) confirms that one of the four dialysis patients affected by... Read more
SOUTH ZONE – Individuals or groups planning special community events where food will be served are i... Read more
Event teaches Grade 9 students about dangers of impaired and distracted driving.... Read more
Alberta Health Services introduces new telephone number for Health Link.... Read more
PARKLAND COUNTY – Alberta Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services (AHS EMS) paramedics have a ne... Read more
EDMONTON – The local global leading islet cell transplant team recently performed its 500th islet ce... Read more
Women in Alberta recovering from gynecological cancers can now discuss their concerns, securely and ... Read more
As Albertans gear up for the May long weekend, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding all reside... Read more
RED DEER– Recent water testing results have shown that water from some private wells in Kneehill Cou... Read more
HIGH PRAIRIE — Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to make progress on its goal to increase acce... Read more
Public Health nurses to facilitate drop-in group on Fridays beginning May 22 in Wetaskiwin... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – Local businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to volunteer for the annual... Read more
SLAVE LAKE — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of another new f... Read more
Albertans now have information about palliative care and end-of-life care at their fingertips with t... Read more
Events teach Grade 9 students about dangers of impaired and distracted driving.... Read more
During Mental Health Week, May 4-10, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is encouraging Albertans to parti... Read more
Service expansion enables more patients to access treatment locally.... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – Individuals or groups planning special community events where food will be served are i... Read more
MEDICINE HAT – Community agencies, local food producers and residents are coming together this month... Read more
Local surgeon performs first leg-lengthening procedure of its kind in Canada.... Read more
Construction has started on the Grande Cache Community Health Complex heliport, which will improve a... Read more
ST. PAUL — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be provided in the St. Paul area by Prairie EMS eff... Read more
It’s Immunization Awareness Week and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is encouraging parents to learn m... Read more
EDMONTON – Six Alberta Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services (AHS EMS) paramedics reunite toda... Read more
FORT McMURRAY – Local parents are invited to a free event next month to learn how to help their chil... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – An afternoon of discovery awaits local youth at the annual Ignite UR Spark Fair, where ... Read more
Events teach Grade 9 students about dangers of impaired and distracted driving.... Read more
In an Alberta first, surgical implant provides daytime freedom from ventilator.... Read more
Albertans can register intent to donate Monday at Alberta Blue Cross office.... Read more
GRIMSHAW — Children starting kindergarten this September and their families are invited to a kinderg... Read more
As spring cleaning season begins, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans to take simpl... Read more
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is celebrating volunteers for the vital role they play in the support ... Read more
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is celebrating volunteers for the vital role they play in the support ... Read more
Pediatric dental care offered in southern Alberta through Oral Health Action Plan.... Read more
EDMONTON – The Lois Hole Hospital for Women today celebrates five years of providing a wide range of... Read more
Alberta’s five-year capital plan significantly increases investment in health facilities to meet Alb... Read more
EDMONTON – The Government of Alberta’s Budget 2015/16 will result in a funding reduction of $370 mil... Read more
Upgrades include more treatment spaces and more privacy for patients.... Read more
CALGARY – A new research study underway in the emergency department at Foothills Medical Centre show... Read more
Increased truck traffic may cause slight delays accessing the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDR... Read more
Pilot project aims to reduce preventable emergency department visits.... Read more
EDMONTON – Surgeons at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) have become the first transplant tea... Read more
Alberta Health Services (AHS) intends to implement changes that will enhance local input and decisio... Read more
LETHBRIDGE – The North Atrium entrance at Chinook Regional Hospital will temporarily close Saturday ... Read more
MEDICINE HAT – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is addressing increasing local ambulance call volumes b... Read more
Book the brainchild of three moms who saw need for ‘family-friendly road map’.... Read more
The Government is taking action to improve access to health care for Albertans.... Read more
New Atrial Fibrillation Program reduces stroke risk, improves quality of life.... Read more
EDMONTON — Many local stroke patients are receiving a clot-busting drug faster than ever, significan... Read more
Our condolences go out to Dr. Cy Frank's family, friends and many colleagues.... Read more
GRANDE PRAIRIE - Learn about literacy and language, physical activity and immunization.... Read more
Multi-pronged approach to public awareness credited for managing outbreak.... Read more
Alberta study gets major boost as researchers near goal of 50,000 participants.... Read more
Teamwork eases suffering, makes dramatic changes in quality of patients’ lives.... Read more
Win-win for Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Camrose Pediatric Specialty Clinic.... Read more
FORT McMURRAY — Residents in the Wood Buffalo area will soon have increased access to obstetrical an... Read more
CALGARY – Four childlike robots are being used to comfort young patients during stressful medical pr... Read more
EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services has recently approved and implemented a new policy for cell phone... Read more
Innisfail Health Centre now offers plastic, retinal surgical services.... Read more
FAIRVIEW — Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a newly-recruit... Read more
OLDS — More local seniors are now able to get the round-the-clock care and support they need in thei... Read more
Patients now have a dedicated space for prayer, traditional ceremonies.... Read more
Alberta Health Services (AHS) announced today that it is following similar cost-containment measures... Read more
EDMONTON – Three Alberta Health Services (AHS) dialysis sites in Edmonton are now open seven days a ... Read more
EDMONTON – The rate at which Albertans are being diagnosed with cancer, or dying from the disease, i... Read more
UHF donates $1 million, partially raised through national Manuary campaign.... Read more
Doctors expected to arrive in spring, start practising by summer or fall.... Read more
EDMONTON – A four-month-old Calgary boy with a congenital heart defect has been given time – and an ... Read more
New provincial strategy boosts access, screening, treatment for patients at risk.... Read more
MEDICINE HAT – Installation begins today on a new, state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)... Read more
National Non-Smoking Week provides opportunity to increase Albertan awareness.... Read more
Research shows treating patients en route to hospital saves heart muscle.... Read more
EDMONTON — Albertans living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are receiving improved diagnosis and t... Read more
CALGARY — Researchers at Alberta Children’s Hospital hope to shed light on how adolescents and young... Read more
Better Choices, Better Health-Online now available electronically.... Read more
Alberta pioneers a global standard of care that’s improving overall well-being.... Read more
CALGARY — Local researchers are seeking individuals with Type 2 diabetes and a desire to get into be... Read more