Fort McMurray public invited to share views about local healthcare delivery

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

The meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Redfox Boardroom at Suncor Community Leisure Centre, 1 MacDonald Dr.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) North Zone leadership will provide an update on health services within the zone and a presentation will be made about recruiting and retaining healthcare providers in the zone.

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 Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council.

Public are welcome to attend the entire meeting; an opportunity to engage with council is set for approximately 6 p.m.

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

HACs 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.