• 2021-22: Report to the community

    Governance

Governance

Note: The information below is accurate as of June 1, 2022.

The AHS Board is responsible for the governance of AHS to ensure all Albertans have access to high-quality health services across the province. Led by the Board Chair, Gregory Turnbull, QC, the AHS Board is accountable to the Minister of Health.

The AHS Board has established committees to assist in governing AHS and overseeing the management of AHS’ business and affairs: Audit & Risk Committee, Community Engagement Committee, Finance Committee, Governance Committee, Human Resources Committee and Quality & Safety Committee. The purpose and scope of each committee is in accordance with governance best practices and is consistent with the legislation governing AHS. The Board Chair is a member of each committee, and the President & Chief Executive Officer is a non-voting, ex-officio member of each committee.

AHS Board Members

  • Gregory Turnbull, QC (Chair)
  • Dr. Sayeh Zielke (Vice-Chair)
  • Brian Vaasjo
  • Deborah Apps
  • Hartley R. Harris
  • Heidi Overguard
  • Dr. Jack M. Mintz, CM
  • Natalia Reiman
  • Sherri Fountain, QC
  • Tony Dagnone, CM
  • Vicki Yellow Old Woman

Organizational Structure

Reporting directly to the Board, the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) led more than 112,300 caring and dedicated individuals who made up the AHS workforce. Along with leaders and staff in the organization, AHS is proud to have a culture that exemplifies its values, takes a provincial perspective on issues and ensures good ideas developed locally are shared across the province. AHS’ organizational structure is represented below, arranged under the AHS Executive Leadership Team reporting directly to the President & CEO.

AHS Organizational Structure

Alberta Health Services 2021-22 Report To The Community