Who We Are

• Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than five million adults and children living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories.
• Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
• AHS has more than 70,000 employees and more than 9,000 physicians with an AHS appointment. There are more than 11,000 volunteers supporting healthcare in the province, the majority of whom work in AHS facilities.
• Students from Alberta’s universities and colleges, as well as from universities and colleges outside of Alberta, receive clinical education in AHS facilities and community locations.
• AHS has 103 facilities, including 89 acute care hospitals, and operates more than 7,200 acute care beds.
• AHS collaborates with other provincial health corporations, from all four provincial health agencies (Acute Care Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta and Recovery Alberta), to ensure Albertans receive seamless care throughout their healthcare journey.

Our People

• AHS supports our people by creating a culture in which we all feel safe, healthy, and valued, and can reach our full potential.
• To accomplish this, AHS has set a clear vision, with a shared purpose and common goals. AHS is committed to developing excellent leadership that will respect, value and support our people, and provide the resources needed to work together effectively.