2022 News Archive

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

2023 New Year’s babies will not be announced

Thursday, December 29, 2022

We hope to resume this practice in 2024... 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

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

Remember safe food practices this holiday season

Thursday, December 22, 2022

You can prevent most cases of foodborne illness by being careful when you shop, store, prepare, cook... Read more

Admissions reopen to SAGE rehabilitation clients

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Clients in need of specialized rehabilitation can receive services once again at Two Hills Health Ce... Read more

New program helps improve access to specialists

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Patients referred to a urologist or orthopedic surgeon will benefit from a new program that helps th... Read more

Stollery taking steps to ease acute care pressures

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

EDMONTON - With respiratory viruses surging in the community, the Stollery Children's Hospital is ex... Read more

New OR opens at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Monday, December 19, 2022

The Lois Hole hospital now has five women’s operating rooms... Read more

Annual volunteer Christmas Stocking program gearing up

Monday, December 19, 2022

Volunteers will be filling more than 630 Christmas stockings with assorted items this week for the a... 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

Stollery joins global network for research on heart defects

Thursday, December 15, 2022

The Stollery Children’s Hospital is the first hospital in Canada to join the Fontan Outcomes Network... Read more

Keep children safe from button batteries this holiday season

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is reminding Albertans about the dangers of button batteries, often fo... Read more

COVID-19 Tool Now Assesses for Range of Respiratory Illnesses

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

AHS has launched an updated respiratory assessment tool to provide Albertans with guidance... 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

Device improves quality of life for young cardiac patients

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Two patients at the Stollery Childrens Hospital are the first in North America using a new lighter m... Read more

New designated supportive living spaces open in Edmonton

Monday, December 5, 2022

Shasta Care Community begins welcoming new residents this week... 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

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

Changes coming in February to Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Laboratory

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital laboratory will direct community patients to the community lab at... Read more

Changes coming in February to Brooks Health Centre Laboratory

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The Brooks Health Centre laboratory will direct community patients to the community lab at 500 Cassi... Read more

Changes coming in February to The Chinook Regional Hospital Laboratory

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The Chinook Regional Hospital laboratory will direct community patients to two new community labs.... 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

Walk-in addiction, mental health services available weekly in Coronation

Monday, November 28, 2022

Walk in times now available for counselling in Coronation... Read more

Walk-in addiction, mental health services available weekly in Vermilion

Monday, November 28, 2022

Walk in times now available for counselling in Vermilion... Read more

Walk-in addiction, mental health services available weekly in Stettler

Monday, November 28, 2022

Walk in times now available for counselling in Stettler... Read more

Walk-in addiction, mental health services available weekly in Provost

Monday, November 28, 2022

Walk in times now available for counselling in Provost... Read more

Walk-in addiction, mental health services available weekly in Viking

Monday, November 28, 2022

Walk in times now available for counselling in Viking... Read more

Falls Prevention Month a reminder to stay safe all year

Monday, November 28, 2022

November is Falls Prevention Month, and Alberta Health Services is letting Albertans know how they c... Read more

Walk-in addiction, mental health services available weekly in Killam

Monday, November 28, 2022

Walk in times now available for counselling... Read more

Design begins on $4.4M Canmore General Hospital emergency department upgrades

Monday, November 28, 2022

Planning and design work has started on a $4.4-million revitalization project for the Canmore Genera... 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

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

Pilot project brings hospital-level care into patient homes

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

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

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

Do bugs need drugs? Antimicrobial Awareness Week aims to educate and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week runs annually from November 18 to 24... 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

AHS offers chance to try out para ice hockey in Lethbridge

Monday, November 21, 2022

Para ice hockey is like traditional hockey with a few sport specific modifications... Read more

Virtual innovations make health supports more accessible

Friday, November 18, 2022

Three new virtual innovations are making influenza information & other health supports more accessib... Read more

Response to Shigella outbreak ongoing in Edmonton Zone

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Alberta Health Services and the City of Edmonton continue to work closely with inner city shelters, ... 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

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

Connect Care now in more sites, programs across Alberta

Sunday, November 6, 2022

CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) today completed its largest launch of Connect Care to date, ... Read more

Brooks COVID-19 testing moving to vaccine clinic

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is moving COVID-19 testing services from the Brooks Health Centre to B... 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

Respect kindness, keep healthcare sites safe for everyone

Monday, October 31, 2022

AHS is asking the public for their help in ensuring healthcare facilities remain safe and secure for... 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

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

AHS urges teen drivers to pay attention behind the wheel

Friday, October 21, 2022

AHS supports Parachute's National Teen Driver Safety Week.... Read more

AHS investigating Shigella outbreak in Edmonton Zone

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is notifying the public about an ongoing investigation into a Shigella... Read more

Diabetes management classes temporarily moving online

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

AHS program helps participants manage pre diabetes and Type 2 diabetes... Read more

AHS lowers recommended age for breast cancer screening

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Many Alberta women are now able to start biennial breast cancer screening sooner following changes t... Read more

Newly opened ‘health hub’ brings services under one roof

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Edmonton’s newest ‘health hub’ is now open, bringing multiple healthcare services under one roof. ... Read more

Volunteers, auxiliary members needed in Central Zone

Friday, October 7, 2022

Volunteers are needed now to support programs that provide care comfort and companionship to patient... Read more

Remember safe food practices this Thanksgiving

Friday, October 7, 2022

Keep your family healthy and your feast free of food-borne illnesses by remembering safe food handli... Read more

AHS to update surgical wait-list with automated calls

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Patients on surgical wait-lists in the Central Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) can expect an a... 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

Edmonton cardiac program reaches milestone

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

A team of cardiac experts from Edmonton is celebrating a milestone a dozen years in the making.... Read more

New screening program will use CT scans to detect early-stage lung cancer

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Alberta Health Services has launched the Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program... Read more

New ambulances serving patients in Calgary & Edmonton

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

AHS has 10 additional new ambulances in service for Alberta patients, with five each in Calgary and ... Read more

Volunteer musicians needed at Chinook Regional Hospital

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Chinook Regional Hospital seeking volunteers to provide entertainment for patients.... Read more

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

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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

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

AHS to update surgical waitlist with phone calls in the Edmonton Zone

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Patients listed on surgical waitlists in the Edmonton Zone of Alberta Health Services can expect a p... 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

AHS statement on death of EMS paramedic

Saturday, September 10, 2022

We are very saddened to report that an EMS paramedic passed away early this morning. This is a tragi... 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

AHS to update surgical waitlist with phone calls

Friday, September 9, 2022

Patients listed on surgical waitlists in the Calgary Zone of Alberta Health Services can expect a ph... Read more

AHS to update surgical waitlist with phone calls

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Patients listed on surgical waitlists in the South Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS) can expect ... Read more

Walk-in clinics available for Pediatric COVID-19 immunizations in Central Zone

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Pediatric immunizations across Central Zone begin Friday... Read more

Chronic Pain Self Management Program supports Albertans living with long term pain

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Free six week series of virtual workshops starts next month... 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

Midwife assisted water immersion births now available at Taber Health Centre

Monday, August 29, 2022

Expecting patients accessing midwifery services in Taber, Alberta now have the option of midwife sup... Read more

University of Alberta Hospital to begin maintenance work in emergency department

Monday, August 29, 2022

Emergency department remains safe & open for patients... Read more

New pilot aims to inspire healthy behavior and prevent diabetes

Monday, August 29, 2022

Alberta health organizations partner with digital health innovator to pilot AI-enhanced virtual Diab... 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

Additional EMS coverage, paramedics for Okotoks and Chestermere

Thursday, August 25, 2022

AHS has added additional paramedic staff and increased ambulance hours to better serve patients in t... 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

AHS selects vendors to provide retail food services in Calgary and Edmonton

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has entered into negotiations with three vendors to provide retail foo... 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

More than $2.6 million invested in Drumheller healthcare

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

DRUMHELLER — More than $2.6 million has been invested at the Drumheller Health Centre to provide roo... 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

Claresholm lab adjusts hours of community collection operations

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Beginning Aug. 8, the Claresholm General Hospital laboratory is changing its community collection ho... 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

Calgary: Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection

Thursday, July 28, 2022

AHS is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infecti... Read more

South: Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

AHS is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infecti... Read more

Edmonton: Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

AHS is reminding Albertans to take precautions to protect themselves against West Nile virus infecti... Read more

More than $900,000 invested in Pincher Creek Healthcare

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Funding has been invested at the Pincher Creek Health Centre to provide upgrades... 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

Simple precautions reduce risk of West Nile virus infection

Monday, July 25, 2022

Whenever engaging in outdoor activities, all Albertans should take these simple steps to prevent bit... Read more

Have fun but stay safe during K-Days

Friday, July 22, 2022

AHS wants residents and visitors to enjoy K-Days and to stay safe... Read more

Mobile mammography service to visit Stony Plain and Enoch Cree Nation

Thursday, July 21, 2022

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

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

More than $400,000 invested in healthcare in Fort Saskatchewan

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

More than $400,000 has been invested at the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital to provide upgrades... Read more

Medicine Hat COVID-19 vaccine clinic to temporarily move

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

MEDICINE HAT – Alberta Health Services is temporarily moving the Medicine Hat COVID-19 vaccine clini... 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

Brain computer interface technology helps Glenrose pediatric patients

Monday, July 18, 2022

Pediatric patients with restricted communication & physical control use emerging technology to make ... 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

AHS promotes hydration and safe sun practices during Calgary Stampede

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Alberta Health Services reminds residents and visitors heading out to enjoy the sights and sounds of... Read more

Have fun but stay safe during the Calgary Stampede

Friday, July 8, 2022

CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) wants residents and visitors to enjoy the Calgary Stampede a... Read more

Free child car safety seat clinics continue this summer and fall in Edmonton

Friday, July 8, 2022

EDMONTON – This summer, the public is invited to attend free child car safety seat inspection clinic... Read more

Additional ambulances on the streets in Calgary & Edmonton

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Nine additional ambulances are now serving patients in Calgary & Edmonton.... 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

National Injury Prevention Day brings awareness to preventable injuries - Edmonton Zone

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

AHS supports Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day, which aims to help Canadians learn how to p... Read more

National Injury Prevention Day brings awareness to preventable injuries - Central Zone

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

AHS supports Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day, which aims to help Canadians learn how to p... Read more

National Injury Prevention Day brings awareness to preventable injuries - Calgary Zone

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

AHS supports Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day, which aims to help Canadians learn how to p... Read more

National Injury Prevention Day brings awareness to preventable injuries - South Zone

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

AHS supports Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day, which aims to help Canadians learn how to p... Read more

Low-stimulus immunization clinics expanded in Edmonton Zone

Monday, July 4, 2022

Alberta Health Services has expanded its low stimulus immunization clinics to six locations througho... 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

COVID-19 testing, immunization centre in Red Deer scales down

Monday, June 27, 2022

As demand for COVID 19 testing continues to decrease across the Central Zone Alberta Health Services... Read more

Enviros secures funding for Shunda Creek Treatment Centre

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Funding secured to purchase new location west of Rocky Mountain House... 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

Healing Room opens today at Wetaskiwin Hospital

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

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

Indigenous support line launches across northeastern Alberta

Monday, June 20, 2022

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

CAR T-cell therapy showing positive patient outcomes

Monday, June 20, 2022

Media are invited to learn about the promising outcomes for some cancer patients who are participati... Read more

Coaldale Health Centre ambulatory clinic opening moved to July

Friday, June 17, 2022

Clinic will now open July 4 ... Read more

Health Quality Council of Alberta will lead review of EMS response to dog attack

Friday, June 17, 2022

The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) has agreed to lead the independent review into the EMS ... Read more

National Indigenous Peoples Week celebrations - South Zone

Friday, June 17, 2022

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

Medicine Hat and Lethbridge Home rehabilitation teams accepting new clients

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Alberta Health Services Medicine Hat and Lethbridge Home Rehabilitation Teams are celebrating their ... 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

Global shortage of contrast dye results in postponement of some imaging procedures

Friday, June 10, 2022

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will begin postponing approximately up to 1,500 imaging pro... Read more

Gender-affirming voice program 'extremely empowering'

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Demand grows for Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital service... Read more

AHS announces independent review of EMS response to dog attack

Thursday, June 9, 2022

CALGARY - An independent review will be conducted into the EMS response to a dog attack in Calgary o... Read more

Free child car safety seat clinics offered June to October

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Beginning this month the public is invited to attend free child car safety seat inspection clinics w... 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

New physicians join Drayton Valley Community Cancer Centre

Monday, June 6, 2022

With the recruitment of two new physicians, the Drayton Valley Community Cancer Centre has resumed p... 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

HEAL a resource for common childhood ailments, injuries

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Parents have a valuable resource when it comes to dealing with common childhood illnesses and injuri... Read more

Resources available to help Albertans quit tobacco

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

World No Tobacco Day is May 31 and Alberta Health Services is raising awareness about the health ris... 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

AHS launches Connect Care in Edmonton, Calgary zones

Saturday, May 28, 2022

EDMONTON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) today completed its largest launch of Connect Care to date,... Read more

Taking action to address EMS pressures

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Staffing, transfer and dispatch efficiencies are just a few of the next steps to improve emergency m... Read more

Easing the pressure on Alberta’s EMS system

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Creating 100 new emergency medical services (EMS) positions and extending 70 temporary positions wil... Read more

COVID-19 testing moving to Raymond Health Centre next week

Friday, May 20, 2022

Alberta Health Services is moving COVID 19 testing services from Raymond Aquatic Centre to the Raymo... Read more

Get to know AHS EMS during National Paramedic Services Week

Thursday, May 19, 2022

National Paramedic Services Week honours the EMS profession & recognizes the professionals who provi... Read more

New Glenrose space better supports pediatric rehabilitation

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

A newly renovated pediatric space at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is giving patients and fam... 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

Public invited to attend family-friendly EMS Fleet Day

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Events held in conjunction with National Paramedic Services Week May 22 to 28... 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

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

AHS photographer documents pandemic in new book

Friday, May 13, 2022

Alone Together: A Pandemic Photo Essay illustrates how citizens, doctors, nurses, and patients in Al... Read more

AHS and AUPE Auxiliary Nursing ratify collective agreement

Friday, May 13, 2022

Alberta Health Services and Alberta Union of Provincial Employee Auxiliary Nursing have ratified a n... Read more

Screening ramps up for Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Spring is here and microbiologists at Alberta Precision Laboratories are getting busy analyzing tick... 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 Red Deer

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

During Mental Health Week Alberta Health Services reminds Albertans of the small steps they can take... 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

COVID-19 testing, immunization moving to health centres

Friday, April 29, 2022

Stand alone clinics to close in five communities due to decreasing demand... Read more

New initiative supports EMS, hospital capacity in Calgary

Thursday, April 28, 2022

A new initiative is being implemented in Calgary next month... 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

Record number of transplants give Albertans new hope through Southern Alberta Program

Monday, April 25, 2022

The Southern Alberta Transplant Program performed a record number of organ transplants last year, de... 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

Volunteers needed at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Monday, April 25, 2022

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital is seeking volunteers who are available during the day to work with p... Read more

Second dose influenza immunization offered in Wetaskiwin

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Eligible children under nine years of age can get their second dose of influenza immunization at the... Read more

Be aware of risks using cannabis with other substances

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Mixing cannabis with alcohol tobacco e-cigarettes or other drugs can increase impairment... 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

Continuing Care beds reopen at Galahad Care Centre

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Residents will soon be returning to the Galahad Care Centre... 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

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

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program supports Albertans living with long term pain

Friday, April 1, 2022

Free six week series of virtual workshops starts this month... 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

AHS, RCMP partner to support mental health

Monday, March 28, 2022

Mobile supports now available in more central Alberta communities... Read more

COVID-19 Pfizer appointments offered in Wetaskiwin

Monday, March 28, 2022

Albertans five years and up who still require a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as those seeking a booster... Read more

COVID-19 testing centre at Edmonton EXPO to close

Friday, March 25, 2022

Alberta Health Services will be closing operations at the COVID 19 testing centre located at the Edm... Read more

Poison Prevention Week focuses on safe storage

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

National Poison Prevention Week is March 20 to 26... Read more

AHS offers chance to try out sledge hockey in Lethbridge

Monday, March 21, 2022

Therapeutic Recreation in the South Zone of Alberta Health Services is offering a free try it day fo... Read more

Volunteers needed at Crowsnest Pass Health Centre

Monday, March 21, 2022

Crowsnest Pass Health Centre is seeking volunteer musicians who are available during the day to prov... Read more

Albertans invited to have their say on the future of EMS

Thursday, March 17, 2022

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

Walk-in addiction, mental health services now available in Wainwright

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Wainwright now has walk-in addiction and mental health support for adults, in addition to existing s... Read more

COVID-19 Pfizer appointments offered in Hanna

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Albertans 12 and up who still require a COVID-19 vaccine and those seeking a booster can book Pfizer... Read more

Volunteers sought for Wisdom Council and Elder Circle

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

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

Walk-in addiction and mental health services available weekly

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

AHS now providing local weekly walk in addiction and mental health support for adults and youth... 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

AHS experiencing temporary shortage of blood test supplies

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Albertans are being asked to delay non urgent blood testing due to a temporary shortage of disposabl... Read more

Lethbridge COVID-19 immunization clinic to temporarily move

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Alberta Health Services is temporarily moving the Lethbridge COVID19 immunization clinic... Read more

Pediatric COVID-19 immunization appointments open in Rimbey

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

First and second dose appointments are available for children five to 11 years of age... Read more

AHS loves our volunteers, and we are recruiting!

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Celebrate love this Valentines Day by giving your time in support of your community... 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

Pediatric COVID-19 immunization appointments open in Provost

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Children who received their first dose at least eight weeks ago are now eligible for a second dose... Read more

DynaLIFE to begin providing community lab service across Alberta

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Alberta Health Services and Alberta Precision Laboratories have reached an agreement on terms of a c... Read more

AHS and United Nurses of Alberta ratify collective agreement

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Alberta Health Services and United Nurses of Alberta have ratified a new collective agreement... 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

Pediatric COVID-19 immunization appointments available in Vegreville

Monday, January 24, 2022

Children who received their first dose at least eight weeks ago are now eligible for a second dose... Read more

Join a conversation on suicide prevention in central Alberta

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Alberta Health Services and the Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council invite you to a virtual con... Read more

Volunteers needed at Milk River Health Centre

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Milk River Health Centre is seeking volunteers who are available during the day... Read more

Volunteers needed at Raymond Health Centre

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Raymond Health Centre is seeking volunteers who are available during the day for various positions... Read more

Volunteers needed at Cardston Health Centre

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Cardston Health Centre is seeking volunteers who are available during the day for various positions... Read more

Laboratory services continue in Morinville

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Alberta Health Services will be maintaining laboratory services at the Morinville Clinic... Read more

Local lab and diagnostic imaging services in Morinville to close Feb. 1

Monday, January 17, 2022

Laboratory and diagnostic imaging services at Morinville Clinic will permanently close effective Feb... Read more

Use COVID-19 Assessment Tool to check symptoms, seek care

Friday, January 14, 2022

Alberta Health Services is encouraging all Albertans to assess their symptoms... Read more

Booked COVID-19 immunization appointments open for residents five years and older in Wetaskiwin

Friday, January 14, 2022

Eligible Albertans who are not yet fully immunized or are seeking a booster... Read more

AHS issues RFP for the contracting of ancillary retail food services

Thursday, January 13, 2022

AHS has issued a request for proposal seeking responses from third party providers for the provision... Read more

Influenza immunization offered in Innisfail

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Children under five and their immediate family or household members can get immunized against influe... 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

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

Join a conversation about palliative care in central Alberta

Friday, January 7, 2022

Alberta Health Services and the David Thompson Health Advisory Council invite you to a virtual conve... Read more

New web resource helps Albertans manage COVID-19 symptoms at home

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Alberta Health Services has launched a comprehensive web resource to help Albertans manage mild... Read more