Brooks public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

Feedback welcome at meeting of Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council

BROOKS – Local and area residents are invited to share their thoughts on local healthcare delivery and services at a meeting of the Palliser Triangle Health Advisory Council (HAC).

The meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. in the long-term care room at the Brooks Health Centre, 440 3 St. E.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) South Zone leadership will provide an update on health services within the zone and presentations will be made about AHS’ organizational review, as well as from the Brooks & District Seniors Outreach Society, Brooks & District Health Foundation and the PTSD & Newcomers Research Project Team.

This is your opportunity to:

• Bring your community’s voice forward to provide input on local and regional health.
• Provide feedback to AHS regarding healthcare services.
• Learn about the Palliser Triangle HAC.

Public are welcome to attend the entire meeting; an opportunity to address the council is set for approximately 12:10 p.m.

For more information, please call 1-877-275-8830 or visit our website at ahs.ca/ac

Health Advisory Councils play an important role in supporting the strategic direction of AHS by engaging members of their communities throughout Alberta in a respectful, transparent and accountable manner. Public participation is essential to improving the quality and accountability of health services. Working in partnership with AHS is an important way to ensure that services are more responsive to the needs of those who use them.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.