Fort Saskatchewan hospital reopens labour and delivery unit

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital’s Women’s Health Program has resumed labour and delivery se... Read more

Fairview Health Complex sets specific outpatient service hours

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

The Fairview Health Complex has set specific hours for outpatient services at the hospital which beg... Read more

Fort Saskatchewan hospital temporarily suspends labour and delivery services

Friday, December 31, 2021

Effective immediately the Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital’s Women’s Health Program will tempora... Read more

No physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for 12 hours

Friday, December 31, 2021

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician... Read more

Temporary closure of the Milk River Emergency Department

Friday, December 31, 2021

The Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily closed... Read more

2022 New Year’s babies will not be announced

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Given the current restrictions in place at our healthcare facilities... Read more

No physician coverage in Sacred Heart Community Health Centre ED for 96 hour period

Thursday, December 30, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

AHS expands Text4Hope in multiple languages

Friday, December 24, 2021

Alberta Health Services is expanding Text4Hope in multiple languages... Read more

Temporary pause to obstetric services at Drumheller hospital and care centre

Friday, December 24, 2021

The Drumheller Hospital and Care Centre will temporarily be unable to support obstetrical patients... Read more

OR services temporarily paused at Westlock healthcare centre

Friday, December 24, 2021

The Westlock Healthcare Centre will temporarily suspend operating room services... Read more

OR services temporarily paused at Slake Lake healthcare centre

Friday, December 24, 2021

The Slave Lake Healthcare Centre has temporarily suspended operating room services... Read more

Temporary hours for Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service

Friday, December 24, 2021

The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service will be temporarily closed the evening of December ... Read more

Emergency department temporarily closed at Consort Hospital

Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Consort Hospital and Care Centre ED will be temporarily without on site physician coverage... Read more

AHS, Covenant Health, and major health care unions release updated joint statement on Personal Protective Equipment use as Omicron variant of COVID-19 circulates in Canada

Thursday, December 23, 2021

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS), the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), Covenant... Read more

No physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for seven, 12 and 36 hour periods

Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

St. Therese-St. Paul Healthcare Centre temporarily pauses surgical services

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

The St Therese St Paul Healthcare Centre is temporarily pausing surgical services... Read more

Volunteers needed at Chinook Regional Hospital

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Chinook Regional Hospital is seeking volunteer musicians... Read more

Volunteers needed at Bow Island Health Centre

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Bow Island Health Centre is seeking volunteers who are available during the day for various position... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre ED for 24 hours

Monday, December 20, 2021

The Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

Enhanced limits to visitation for close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19

Monday, December 20, 2021

AHS is taking additional precautions to limit transmission of COVID-19... Read more

New heliport now available to support emergency operations

Monday, December 20, 2021

Starting today, STARS air ambulance helicopters will be able to land and take off at a new helicopt... Read more

Operation of two Lloydminster facilities officially transferred to AHS

Monday, December 20, 2021

Effective December 20 2021 Alberta Health Services will officially assume operation of the Dr Cooke ... Read more

AHS recruits two family physicians for Grande Cache

Friday, December 17, 2021

Alberta Health Services has recruited two family medicine physicians for the community to fill posit... Read more

Outpatient clinics at Manning Community Health Centre resume normal weekend hours

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Outpatient clinics at the Manning Community Health Centre will resume normal weekend operating hours... Read more

No doctors in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED for 12 hours Dec 18, 19 & 21

Thursday, December 16, 2021

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

No physician coverage overnight in St. Theresa General Hospital ED for one week

Monday, December 13, 2021

The St Theresa General Hospital emergency department will be without physician coverage... Read more

AHS to notify close contacts of Omicron cases

Friday, December 10, 2021

Alberta Health Services is advising Albertans that with the Omicron variant now in Alberta... Read more

Public Alert: Spike in opioid-related EMS calls in Calgary and Edmonton

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Alberta Health Services has recently seen a higher than-average number of opioid related EMS respons... Read more

Emergency wait times online for all Edmonton Zone sites

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Real time estimated wait times for all emergency departments in the Edmonton Zone of Alberta Health ... Read more

Move to new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital complete

Alberta Health Services has completed the move from the former Queen Elizabeth II Hospital to the ne... Read more

New Grande Prairie Regional Hospital opens Dec. 4

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Alberta's newest hospital is ready to begin accepting patients this weekend... Read more

COVID-19 immunization in St. Albert for 5 to 11 year olds

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Families can book appointments through the Alberta Vaccine Booking System... Read more

Join a conversation about the opioid crisis in Edmonton

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Many Albertans have been affected by drug poisonings and the opioid crisis... Read more

Influenza immunization offered in Rocky Mountain House

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Getting immunized is the single most effective means of arming yourself your children and your loved... Read more

No overnight physician coverage in Barrhead Healthcare Centre ED on Nov. 30

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The Barrhead Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on site physician co... Read more

Temporary closures of Elk Point Healthcare Centre ED extended

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will continue to be temporarily without on site... Read more

Residents in La Crete invited to info session on healthy living program

Monday, November 29, 2021

Alberta Health Services and the True North Health Advisory Council invite area residents to attend a... Read more

No physicians in The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre for 24 and 72 hour periods this week

Monday, November 29, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department will be without on site physician cove... Read more

COVID-19 swabbing and immunization moving back under one roof in Red Deer

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Immunization services will be relocating in Red Deer at the end of the month... Read more

Raising awareness around addiction in South Zone

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

National Addictions Awareness Week provides opportunities to address harms related to substance use ... Read more

Raising awareness around addiction

Monday, November 22, 2021

National Addictions Awareness Week runs Nov 21 to 27... Read more

Reminders and tips for accessing lab service in Calgary

Monday, November 22, 2021

With the return of cold weather Alberta Precision Laboratories encourages residents in the Calgary a... Read more

Community events in Grande Prairie to raise awareness around addiction

Friday, November 19, 2021

National Addictions Awareness Week provides opportunities to address harms related to substance use ... Read more

Edson Healthcare Centre pauses surgical services this weekend

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Edson Healthcare Centre is pausing surgical services for two days... Read more

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital earns recognition

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital has received recognition from the American College of Surgeons... Read more

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre earns recognition

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre has received recognition from the American College of Surgeons... Read more

Residents in Lesser Slave Lake area invited to an HAC community conversation

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Residents in Lesser Slave Lake area invited to an HAC community conversation... Read more

More continuing care beds open in Drayton Valley, Ponoka

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Additional continuing care beds are now open in Drayton Valley and Ponoka... Read more

Mobile COVID-19 testing ends tomorrow in Vegreville

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Alberta Health Services has closed the temporary, mobile COVID-19 testing site in Vegreville due to ... Read more

Temporary COVID-19 testing site closing in Olds

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Due to a decrease in demand for COVID-19 testing, Alberta Health Services will be closing the local ... Read more

Supports expand for people experiencing family violence in Medicine Hat

Monday, November 15, 2021

Domestic Abuse Response Team available in 26 additional Alberta communities... Read more

No physician coverage in Fairview ED for 12 hours Tuesday

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be without physician coverage for 12 hour... Read more

Supports expand for people experiencing family violence

Friday, November 5, 2021

Domestic Abuse Response Team available in 23 additional Alberta communities... Read more

Edmonton Volunteers sought for Health Advisory Councils

Thursday, November 4, 2021

AHS is recruiting new volunteer members to Health Advisory Councils in northern and central Alberta.... Read more

Extension of temporary closure of Elk Point Emergency Department

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will continue to be temporarily without on site... Read more

Collaborative hub co-ordinates mental health supports in Camrose

Friday, October 29, 2021

A new community model for mental health services is providing local and area residents improved and ... Read more

Public invited to meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Council

Friday, October 29, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Cou... Read more

Temporary closure of weekend outpatient clinics in Manning extended

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The Manning Community Health Centre weekend outpatient clinics, which have been closed since Oct. 1,... Read more

Community lab service changes in Lethbridge

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Effective Monday November 1 community laboratory service from the Bigelow Fowler South Medical Clini... Read more

Lab and x-ray service temporarily closed in Magrath Nov. 1

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Community laboratory and x-ray service at the Magrath Health Centre will be temporarily closed due t... Read more

Temporary closure of Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Due to sudden physician unavailability Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service will be temp clo... Read more

No physician coverage in local Daysland ED on Monday

Friday, October 22, 2021

The Daysland Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will temporarily be without on-site physician c... Read more

COVID-19 testing returning to Vegreville

Friday, October 22, 2021

VEGREVILLE— To increase accessibility to COVID-19 testing for symptomatic individuals, and in respon... Read more

AHS extends mandatory COVID-19 immunization deadline

Friday, October 22, 2021

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is pleased to announce 94 per cent of full-time and part-ti... Read more

New family physician recruited to Elk Point

Thursday, October 21, 2021

New family physician arriving in the community... Read more

New pediatrician now practising in High Level

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Local and area families now have improved access to care for their children with the arrival of a ne... Read more

Hours temporarily reduced at La Crete ambulatory care centre

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Operating hours reduced... Read more

Walk-in and booked COVID-19 appointments offered in Sundre

SUNDRE Albertans born in 2003 or before can receive their first or second dose of Moderna COVID-19 v... Read more

Hours temporarily reduced at local ambulatory care centre

Monday, October 18, 2021

Operating hours at the La Crete Advanced Ambulatory Care Centre are being temporarily reduced due to... Read more

No physician coverage in Daysland ED next week

Friday, October 15, 2021

The Daysland Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will temporarily be without on-site physician c... Read more

New family physician now practising in Fairview

Friday, October 15, 2021

Residents of Fairview and area have improved access to care with the arrival of a new family physici... Read more

New ophthalmologist now practising in Grande Prairie

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

A new ophthalmologist is now practising in Grande Prairie... Read more

Community water fluoridation is safe, effective, and protects

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Calgarians will have the opportunity to vote on whether to restore fluoride to the city drinking wat... Read more

New cancer centre to offer world best radiation technology

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Calgary new cancer centre will offer patients a technology that provides the world most advanced rad... Read more

COVID-19 testing moving in Red Deer to meet increasing demand

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

COVID-19 testing moving in Red Deer to meet increasing demand... Read more

Two new general surgeons now practising in Hinton

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Residents of Hinton and area will continue to have access to surgical services locally with the arri... Read more

Ivermectin: A useful drug, but not a treatment for COVID-19

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has been long and tiresome to say the least. We all want – and need – safe, ef... Read more

Temporary closure of the Milk River Emergency Department

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The Milk River Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. Friday... Read more

No physician coverage in Fairview Health Complex ED for 24 hours Oct. 8

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without physician coverage... Read more

Increased availability for walk-in COVID-19 immunization in South Zone

Thursday, October 7, 2021

In order to accommodate Southern Albertans as they roll up their sleeves and protect themselves and ... Read more

No physician coverage in Fairview Health Complex ED for 24 hours Oct 5

Monday, October 4, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department will be temporarily without physician coverage for ... Read more

Changes to Outpatient Laboratory at Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre

Monday, October 4, 2021

Due to staffing challenges, Alberta Precision Laboratories is undertaking some temporary service cha... Read more

Facts the only cure for vaccine misinformation

Friday, October 1, 2021

There is a secondary epidemic that needs to be addressed an epidemic of misinformation... Read more

Extension of temporary closure of Elk Point Emergency Department

Friday, October 1, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician c... Read more

Weekend outpatient clinics closed throughout October in Manning

Thursday, September 30, 2021

The Manning Community Health Centre will close its weekend outpatient clinics from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31... Read more

Volunteers needed at Chinook Regional Hospital

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) is seeking volunteers who are available during the day for various p... Read more

Program help with ongoing symptoms of COVID-19 - Edmonton Zone

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

EDMONTON – Albertans living with COVID-19 symptoms after their diagnosis have an opportunity to join... Read more

50 new continuing care spaces open in Drayton Valley

Monday, September 27, 2021

Seniors and local residents who require additional supports with daily living now have more options ... Read more

The Consort Hospital and Care Centre emergency department to temporarily close Sept. 24

Thursday, September 23, 2021

The Consort Hospital and Care Centre emergency department ED will be temporarily without physician c... Read more

No physician coverage in local ED Sept. 20, 22, 23, 30

Friday, September 17, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be without on-site physician... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Albertans looking for ways to identify and manage stress are invited to join two free online worksho... Read more

Teams improve access to addiction, mental health supports

Monday, September 13, 2021

Wainwright and Camrose area residents now have improved access to addiction and mental health servic... Read more

AHS urges pregnant individuals to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible

Monday, September 13, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is strongly urging those who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, ... Read more

Temporary closure of community lab locations in Lethbridge

Friday, September 10, 2021

Effective Monday, September 13, the Campbell Clinic South and Family Medical Centre locations of Alb... Read more

AHS continues to schedule prioritized cancer surgeries

Thursday, September 9, 2021

EDMONTON – There have been some social media posts suggesting that emergent or urgent cancer surgeri... Read more

Walk-in COVID-19 immunization clinic at Lakeland College

Thursday, September 9, 2021

A walk-in clinic will be offered on Tuesday Sept 14 at Lakeland College 5707 College Drive in Vermil... Read more

Temporary closure of the Fort Macleod Emergency Department

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

The Fort Macleod Health Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily closed... Read more

COVID-19 immunization clinic offered in Rocky Mountain House

Albertans born in 2009 or earlier who have not yet received their first or second COVID-19 vaccine a... Read more

AHS postpones scheduled surgeries due to COVID-19

Friday, September 3, 2021

EDMONTON – The rise in COVID-19 cases in the community and the resulting demand on hospital resource... Read more

No place for personal attacks on AHS staff

Friday, September 3, 2021

This week, we saw some small but angry protests outside a handful of our healthcare facilities.... Read more

Alberta Health Services implementing immunization policy for physicians, staff and contracted providers

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will require all employees and contracted healthcare provid... Read more

COVID-19 swabbing, immunization continuing in Cardston

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Cardston and area residents can continue to call 811 or go online to book an appointment for a COVID... Read more

EMS receives funding for 100 paramedic positions

Monday, August 30, 2021

New funding to help stabilize staffing as high EMS call volume continues.... Read more

Walk-in clinics for COVID-19 immunization at summer fair in Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE Walk in clinics for COVID-19 immunization will be offered for two days during Whoop-Up Da... Read more

AHS statement on Grande Prairie QEII Hospital Capacity

Sunday, August 29, 2021

GRANDE PRAIRIE – As a result of an increase in COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization at the QE... Read more

No physician coverage in Wabasca-Desmarais emergency department for 48 hours

Friday, August 27, 2021

The Wabasca-Desmarais Health Care Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

AHS postpones some non-urgent surgeries to create additional hospital capacity

Friday, August 27, 2021

EDMONTON - With the rise in COVID-19 cases in the community and the increasing demand on hospital re... Read more

No physician coverage at McLennan Emergency Department Thursday

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

McLENNAN - The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily wi... Read more

Red Deer walk-in COVID-19 immunization clinic now open seven days a week

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

RED DEER – Albertans born in 2009 or before who have not yet received their first or second dose of ... Read more

COVID-19 swabbing, vaccines offered this week in Cardston

Monday, August 23, 2021

Tuesday Aug. 24 until Friday Aug. 27, Cardston and area residents can call 811 or go online to book ... Read more

Operating Room services temporarily paused at Westlock healthcare centre

Friday, August 20, 2021

Full surgical services to resume at local hospital Aug 23... Read more

Whitecourt Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Monday, August 30, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Cou... Read more

Slave Lake Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Friday, August 20, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lesser Slave Lake Health Adv... Read more

New Grande Prairie Regional Hospital to open Dec. 4

Thursday, August 19, 2021

The new 243 bed Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH) is scheduled to open to the public Dec 4 Alb... Read more

AHS COVID-19 Macleod South immunization clinic to close on August 31

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

CALGARY - Alberta Health Services (AHS) will be closing the Calgary Macleod South (14815 Bannister R... Read more

Temporary closure of Advanced Ambulatory Care (Sylvan Lake)

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

SYLVAN LAKE - The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be temporarily closed t... Read more

No physician coverage in Boyle for 48 hours this week

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician ... Read more

Walk-in COVID-19 immunization clinic offered in Camrose

Albertans born in 2009 or earlier who have not yet received their first or second COVID-19 vaccine a... Read more

Temporary closure of Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (Sylvan Lake)

Friday, August 13, 2021

The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (SLAACS) will be temporarily closed at various time... Read more

Local Spirit River ED resumes normal operations at 8 p.m.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department has secured on-site physician coverage and wil... Read more

Protecting vulnerable Albertans from COVID-19

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Important to remember that all Albertans can take basic steps to protect themselves and loved ones f... Read more

No physician coverage in Spirit River for 24 hours

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The Central Peace Health Complex emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physician ... Read more

Consort emergency department to close temporarily beginning August 12

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

The Consort Hospital and Care Centre emergency department will be temporarily without physician cove... Read more

Business leader appointed to Alberta Health Services Board

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Business leader Hartley R. Harris has been appointed to the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Board effe... Read more

Sylvan Lake: Temporary change in hours on August 10 for Advanced Ambulatory Care Service

Monday, August 9, 2021

The Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service will operate on temporarily reduced hours August 10... Read more

Parking lot repairs to begin Sunday at Olds Hospital and Care Centre

Friday, August 6, 2021

Work to improve the parking lot at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre is set to begin this weekend... Read more

Rapid-flow immunization clinics to close in two communities

Friday, August 6, 2021

AHS will soon be closing the rapid-flow COVID-19 immunization clinics in Grande Prairie and Fort McM... Read more

Full emergency and inpatient services returning to Devon General Hospital

Friday, August 6, 2021

Emergency department services will return to 24-7 effective September 7... Read more

Bed numbers temporarily reduced at McLennan health centre

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is temporarily reducing the number of acute care beds at the Sacred He... Read more

Campaign extols benefits of community water fluoridation

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Alberta Health Services today launches a public education campaign on the benefits of fluoridated ta... Read more

Edson hospital pauses surgical services this weekend

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Edson Healthcare Centre is pausing surgical services this weekend including C-sections due to a lack... Read more

AHS COVID-19 immunization clinic at Genesis Centre to close on August 13

Friday, July 30, 2021

Vaccine remains available at smaller, community-based sites.... Read more

New AHS webpage provides information on bed reductions

Friday, July 30, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched a new webpage that provides information regarding short-t... Read more

Routine school immunizations to resume next week in Edmonton Zone

Friday, July 30, 2021

AHS will be providing catch-up immunizations in the Edmonton Zone for students who did not receive t... Read more

Routine school immunizations resume this week in North Zone

Thursday, July 29, 2021

AHS will be providing catch-up immunizations in the North Zone for students who did not receive thei... Read more

Rocky Mountain House emergency department remains open today

Thursday, July 29, 2021

The emergency department at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre will remain open and operational ... Read more

Temporary bed closure at Westlock Healthcare Centre

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

As a result of a staffing shortage AHS has made the decision to reduce the number of acute care beds... Read more

AHS rapid-flow COVID-19 immunization clinic at Calgary Telus Convention Centre closes Friday

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Vaccine remains available at smaller, community-based sites.... Read more

University of Alberta Hospital temporarily closing two of 14 operating rooms

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Two of 14 operating rooms (ORs) at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH) will be temporarily clos... Read more

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program funding to support medical device reprocessing renovations in Peace River

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Approximately $2 million will be spent on medical device reprocessing (MDR) renovations and upgrades... Read more

AHS shares plans to transition linen services

Monday, July 26, 2021

Remaining linen and laundry services at Alberta Health Services will transition to K-Bro starting in... Read more

First and second dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinics in August in Calgary for those 12 and up

Monday, July 26, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering no appointment first and second dose COVID 19 immunization... Read more

First and second dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinics in August in Calgary Zone for those 12 and up

Monday, July 26, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering no-appointment first and second dose COVID-19 immunization... Read more

COVID-19 immunization appointments open for youth & adults in Wetaskiwin

Monday, July 26, 2021

Eligible Albertans can book immunization appointments at ahs.ca/covid or call Health Link at 811.... Read more

First and second doses provided at local COVID-19 outreach immunization clinics in Kinuso and Falher

Monday, July 26, 2021

Anyone over the age of 12 who has not received either a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to ... Read more

Temporary closure of beds in Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre’s Emergency Department

Friday, July 23, 2021

RED DEER – As a result of a staffing shortage AHS is temporarily closing seven treatment spaces in t... Read more

Routine school immunizations to resume in July in South Zone

Thursday, July 22, 2021

SOUTH ZONE – AHS will be providing catch up immunizations in the South Zone for students who did not... Read more

COVID-19 testing & immunization site closing in Vegreville

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Due to a decrease in demand, Alberta Health Services (AHS) will be closing the local COVID-19 testin... Read more

First and second doses provided this week at drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinics in Calgary

Thursday, July 22, 2021

No appointments necessary for first and second dose COVID-19 immunization... Read more

Investments in local hospital to improve healthcare delivery

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program funding to support emergency department upgrades... Read more

Investments in local hospital to improve healthcare delivery

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program provides $6M for upgrades at the Wetaskiwin Hospital ... Read more

Immunization clinics shift to smaller, community-based sites

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

AHS will be closing the rapid flow COVID-19 immunization clinics in Edmonton and Calgary by the end ... Read more

AHS launches new virtual wellness courses

Monday, July 19, 2021

Free online courses focus on topics including building healthy relationships.... Read more

First and second dose walk-in COVID-19 immunization clinic open for youth and adults in Consort

Monday, July 19, 2021

Youth born between 2004 to 2009 and adults born in 2003 or earlier can receive their first or second... Read more

First and second dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinics in Calgary Zone in the next week

Monday, July 19, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering no-appointment, first and second dose COVID-19 immunizatio... Read more

No physician coverage in McLennan ED Saturday, Sunday

Friday, July 16, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-si... Read more

No physician coverage overnight in Fort Vermilion ED for two weeks

Friday, July 16, 2021

The St. Theresa General Hospital emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without physician cov... Read more

First and second dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinics in Calgary for those 12 to 17 years of age

Thursday, July 15, 2021

CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering no-appointment, first and second dose COVID-19 i... Read more

Grande Prairie COVID-19 immunization clinic expands walk-in appointments

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Walk-in appointments at the Grande Prairie COVID-19 immunization clinic at the Montrose Cultural Cen... Read more

First-dose walk-in clinics open in Central Zone for youth born between 2004 to 2009

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Albertans born between 2004 to 2009 can receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine without an appo... Read more

Walk-in clinic open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization in Camrose

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Albertans can receive their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at the Cam... Read more

COVID-19 walk-in clinics for youth aged 12 to 17 added in South Zone

Monday, July 12, 2021

Starting Monday July 12, AHS COVID-19 vaccine clinic sites in South Zone are adding walk-in service ... Read more

No physician coverage overnight Friday in Fairview ED

Friday, July 9, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department will be temporarily without physician coverage over... Read more

Edson COVID-19 immunization clinic relocating Monday

Friday, July 9, 2021

EDSON - Alberta Health Services COVID-19 immunization clinic at the Edson Community Health and Welln... Read more

AHS to strengthen 'FireSmart' buffer around health centre

Friday, July 9, 2021

A safe, FireSmart buffer around the Edson Healthcare Centre will be strengthened as AHS begins a veg... Read more

First and second dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinics in Calgary for those born in 2003 or earlier

Thursday, July 8, 2021

No appointments necessary for first and second dose COVID-19 immunization... Read more

Investments in High River hospital to improve healthcare delivery

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program funding to support medical device reprocessing renova... Read more

New family physician now practising in Whitecourt

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Local residents have increased access to primary care with the arrival of a new family physician now... Read more

New family physician setting up practice in Fairview

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

A new family medicine physician is now practising in the community.... Read more

Dialysis expansion supports more patients in Wetaskiwin

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

More patients with chronic kidney disease are now able to access dialysis care at the Wetaskiwin Hos... Read more

Investment in Claresholm hospital to upgrade ambulance garage

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program provides more than $1.6M.... Read more

First dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinics in Rockyford and Strathmore next week

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering no-appointment, first dose COVID-19 immunization clinics i... Read more

Walk-in clinics open in Rocky Mountain House and Wainwright for COVID-19 immunization

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Albertans can receive their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in... Read more

Temporary reduction in acute care beds at Rocky Mountain House Health Centre, beginning July 5

Sunday, July 4, 2021

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE – A temporary shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses... Read more

Walk-in clinics open in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge and Brooks for COVID-19 immunization

Friday, July 2, 2021

Albertans in these areas can now receive their COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in cl... Read more

First dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinics in Cremona and High River July 7 & 8

Friday, July 2, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering no-appointment, first dose COVID-19 immunization clinics i... Read more

Family doctors accept permanent roles in Le Crete and High Level

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Three family medicine physicians have accepted permanent positions in La Crete and High Level.... Read more

No physician coverage in Consort ED the week of June 28

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Emergency department resumes usual hours of operation starting July 5... Read more

Walk-in clinics open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization in Central Zone

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Albertans can receive their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-in... Read more

Appointments open in Vermilion for first & second dose COVID-19 immunization

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Albertans can receive their first or second dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on June 30 from 9 a.m. ... Read more

Changes to children’s mental health services enhance care in Red Deer

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

RED DEER  - Local and area children and youth are receiving faster and improved treatment for mental... Read more

No overnight physician coverage in Boyle ED June 28 - July 2

Monday, June 28, 2021

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

No physician coverage overnight June 28-29 in Fairview ED

Monday, June 28, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without physician coverage... Read more

Walk-in clinics open for COVID-19 immunization in the South Zone

Friday, June 25, 2021

SOUTH ZONE – Albertans can now receive their first or second dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine withou... Read more

No physician coverage this weekend in Boyle ED

Friday, June 25, 2021

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

First dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinic in Cayley on June 30

Friday, June 25, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering a no appointment, first dose COVID-19 immunization clinic ... Read more

First dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinic at Crossfield Community Centre on Monday

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering a no appointment, first dose COVID-19 immunization clinic ... Read more

First dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinic at Crossroads Community Association on Tuesday

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering a no appointment, first dose COVID-19 immunization clinic ... Read more

Police and Crisis Team partnership expands staff, hours

Thursday, June 24, 2021

Partnership between AHS and the Calgary Police Service that helps individuals in mental health, addi... Read more

Local emergency department renovations complete

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Stettler Hospital and Care Centre ER set to open next week... Read more

First dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinic at Airdrie Town and Country on Saturday

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

AIRDRIE – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering a no appointment, first dose COVID-19 immunizati... Read more

Walk-in clinics open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization (Central Zone)

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

RED DEER – Albertans can receive their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment... Read more

Temporary ED closures scheduled for this week in Boyle

Monday, June 21, 2021

BOYLE - The Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

Walk-in clinics open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization (Vermilion)

Friday, June 18, 2021

VERMILION – Albertans can receive their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine without an appointmen... Read more

Walk-in clinic open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization (North Zone)

Friday, June 18, 2021

NORTH ZONE – Albertans can now receive their first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine without an appoi... Read more

AHS expanding dialysis care at Drayton Valley Hospital

Thursday, June 17, 2021

DRAYTON VALLEY – More patients with chronic kidney disease can now access dialysis at the Drayton Va... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Free, virtual AHS workshops help identity and transform stress... Read more

Temporary COVID-19 testing site closing in Wetaskiwin

Thursday, June 17, 2021

WETASKIWIN - Due to a decrease in demand for COVID-19 testing at the testing site in Wetaskiwin, Alb... Read more

Walk-in clinics open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Albertans can now receive their first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk-i... Read more

Family physician takes on permanent role in Fort Vermilion

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Local residents will soon have improved access to primary care with the recruitment of a former locu... Read more

Another psychiatrist now practising in Grande Prairie

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Local and area residents have increased access to mental health services with the arrival of another... Read more

Temporary Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department closures scheduled for this week

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

Central Zone walk-in clinics open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

RED DEER – Albertans can receive their first dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at... Read more

First dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization clinic now open at East Calgary Health Centre

Monday, June 14, 2021

CALGARY – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is now offering no appointment, first dose COVID-19 immuniza... Read more

First dose drop-in COVID-19 immunization continues at Edmonton EXPO Centre

Monday, June 14, 2021

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering no appointment, first dose COVID-19 immunizatio... Read more

No physician coverage in Boyle Healthcare Centre ED for 25-hour period

Sunday, June 13, 2021

BOYLE — The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site ph... Read more

Investments in Black Diamond to provide upgrades to the Hospital heliport

Friday, June 11, 2021

More than $1 million will be spent on construction of a new heliport at the Oilfields General Hospit... Read more

Negotiations to Proceed With Preferred Proponent for Community Lab Services

Friday, June 11, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has identified DynaLIFE Medical Labs as the preferred proponent to pro... Read more

Two day, first dose COVID-19 immunization clinics at Genesis Centre

Friday, June 11, 2021

No appointments necessary June 15 and 16... Read more

Walk-in clinics open for first-dose COVID-19 immunization

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Albertans can now receive their first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at walk... Read more

Temporary closure of Fairview Emergency Department

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department (ED) will be temporarily without physician coverage... Read more

Three day, first dose COVID-19 immunization blitz at Edmonton EXPO Centre

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is offering no appointment, first dose COVID-19 immunization clinics o... Read more

Three day, first dose COVID-19 immunization blitz at Telus Convention Centre

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

No appointments necessary June 8 to 10... Read more

Temporary Boyle ED closures scheduled for this week

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The Boyle Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician ... Read more

AHS statement on Fairview Baptist Church closure

Saturday, June 5, 2021

CALGARY - Today, June 5, 2021, Alberta Health Services (AHS) physically closed Fairview Baptist Chur... Read more

AHS granted injunction against rodeo organizers

Friday, June 4, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) was this morning granted an injunction in the Court of Queen’s Bench a... Read more

COVID-19 immunization clinic opens at Calgary Cancer Centre construction site

Friday, June 4, 2021

Alberta Health Services ramps up workplace-based immunization clinics in the Calgary Zone.... Read more

Join AHS' Be Active Online Challenge and win prizes

Friday, June 4, 2021

MEDICINE HAT – During Seniors Week, June 7-13 Alberta Health Services (AHS) has organized an online ... Read more

Public Alert: Spike in opioid-related emergencies continues

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is issuing a warning about the dangers of illegal drugs. ... Read more

AHS offers critical care help to Manitoba as third wave peaks

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

EDMONTON - Alberta has extended an offer of critical care assistance to Manitoba as the province dea... Read more

COVID-19 drive-through immunization clinic to open in Calgary next week

CALGARY – COVID-19 immunization will be offered at a new drive-through clinic in Calgary, starting M... Read more

No on-site ED physician coverage Tuesdays, Thursdays (Elk Point)

Monday, May 31, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily without on-site physician c... Read more

No on-site physician coverage in emergency for 24 hours (Elk Point)

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physic... Read more

Additional 150 continuing care spaces open in Red Deer

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

New spaces offer central Alberta residents a wide range of care options.... Read more

Albertans urged to take precautions when driving ATVs

Friday, May 21, 2021

With the healthcare system - especially intensive care units - under stress due to COVID-19, Alberta... Read more

Parking lot upgrades at local health centre starts next week

Thursday, May 20, 2021

Lac La Biche Parking lot improvements at the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre are se... Read more

Surgical services temporarily paused at St. Paul hospital

Thursday, May 20, 2021

St. Paul Healthcare Centre is temporarily pausing surgical services, including C-sections, as a resu... Read more

AHS statement on amendment to court injunction

EDMONTON - A pre-emptive injunction against anyone who is organizing, promoting and/or attending an ... Read more

Elk Point emergency department to close over 24-hour period

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will be temporarily closed as it will be withou... Read more

Obstetrics service temporarily paused at Westlock hospital

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Westlock Healthcare Centre will be temporarily unable to provide C-sections as part of its obste... Read more

Investments in Pincher Creek facility to create new CT services for patients

Monday, May 17, 2021

PINCHER CREEK — More than $3.1 million will be spent on new CT outpatient services, including space ... Read more

AHS notifying clients of potential vaccine administration concern

Monday, May 17, 2021

SOUTH ZONE – AHS will be notifying 10 clients who received their Pfizer COVID-19 immunization at the... Read more

AHS granted restraining order to protect staff and physicians

Friday, May 14, 2021

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has taken further legal action today against an individual ... Read more

Area residents invited to learn about Greg's Wings Project

Thursday, May 13, 2021

AHS and the Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council invite area residents to a virtual screening of ... Read more

Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department to close over over 24-hour period

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre emergency department will be without on-site physician coverage for ... Read more

Rocky Mountain House Health Centre emergency department to close over 16-hour period

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Rocky Mountain House Health Centre emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without physici... Read more

Fairview Health Complex emergency department to close over 12-hour period

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Fairview Health Complex emergency department (ED) will be temporarily without on-site physician ... Read more

Construction on new local dialysis unit now underway

Friday, May 7, 2021

Construction has started at the High Prairie Health Complex on a new renal dialysis clinic... Read more

Fort McMurray Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Friday, May 7, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory... Read more

New family physician practising in McLennan, Falher

Friday, May 7, 2021

A new family physician is now practising in McLennan and Falher improving access to primary for loca... Read more

AHS granted injunction against café and event organizers

Thursday, May 6, 2021

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) has taken further legal action today against the operator o... Read more

COVID-19 immunization available to all Bow Valley residents, 18 years and older

Thursday, May 6, 2021

All residents of the Bow Valley, age 18 and older, are now eligible for COVID-19 immunization.... Read more

Local cataract surgery program to launch this month

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

EDSON – Local and area residents requiring cataract surgery will soon be able to undergo the procedu... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

EDSON — Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Tamarack Health Advisory Council (HAC) invite area res... Read more

Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

COLD LAKE – Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lakeland Communi... Read more

AHS statement on Whistle Stop Cafe closure

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

RED DEER - Today, May 5, 2021, Alberta Health Services (AHS) physically closed the Whistle Stop Café... Read more

Board extends Dr. Verna Yiu as AHS President and CEO

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

EDMONTON – The Alberta Health Services Board has extended Dr. Verna Yiu as the organization’s Presid... Read more

Albertans reminded to call 911, visit emergency, if needed

Monday, May 3, 2021

AHS launches public awareness campaign about importance of seeking care.... Read more

Take small steps for your mental well-being

Friday, April 30, 2021

We are all faced with stressful times, especially as we continue to face the impacts of COVID-19.... Read more

New investments in Olds facility to reduce risk of infections for patients

Friday, April 30, 2021

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program funding to upgrade equipment at Olds Hospital and Car... Read more

COVID-19 assessment site to operate seven days a week in town of Banff

Thursday, April 29, 2021

AHS will expand operation of a temporary COVID-19 assessment site in the town of Banff starting Frid... Read more

New temporary COVID-19 assessment and testing site opening in N.E. Calgary

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

CALGARY – In an effort to increase COVID-19 testing capacity in Calgary, Alberta Health Services (AH... Read more

Vendor for Laundry Services Selected

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Following a competitive RFP process and evaluation, K-Bro Linen Systems has been selected to provide... Read more

Pop-up COVID-19 assessment site to continue operation in town of Banff this weekend

Friday, April 23, 2021

BANFF – Alberta Health Services (AHS) will continue operation of a temporary COVID-19 assessment sit... Read more

Power restored, Lac La Biche emergency department reopens

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

LAC LA BICHE - The emergency department at the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre has ... Read more

Parking lot upgrades at Athabasca Healthcare Centre

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

All services remain open and accessible, temporary changes to parking entrances... Read more

Local ED temporarily closes following power disruption

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

LAC LA BICHE — The emergency department (ED) at the William J. Cadzow Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre... Read more

Walk-in vaccination site to move from Southport building

Monday, April 19, 2021

CALGARY – AHS is moving its walk-in COVID-19 immunization site from the Southport building in S.W. C... Read more

New ophthalmologist now practising in Grande Prairie

Monday, April 19, 2021

A new ophthalmologist is now practising in the city, providing expanded healthcare services to local... Read more

Higher level of seniors care coming to Drayton Valley, Ponoka

Friday, April 16, 2021

Supportive living changes reflect growing needs in both communities... Read more

Walk-in addiction services now available on Wednesdays in Hanna

Friday, April 16, 2021

AHS is now providing once-a-week walk-in addiction support for adults and youth... Read more

Pop-up COVID-19 assessment site to continue operation in town of Banff this weekend

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) will open a temporary COVID-19 assessment site this weekend, April 17-... Read more

AHS seeks to provide more publicly-funded surgeries for Albertans

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Plan calls for an expansion of chartered surgical facilities to reduce wait times.... Read more

Privacy breach at RDRHC Diagnostic Imaging Department

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

RED DEER – An internal investigation by Alberta Health Services (AHS) revealed 3,224 patients had th... Read more

Residents invited to HAC virtual information session

Monday, April 12, 2021

SLAVE LAKE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Lesser Slave Lake Health Advisory Council (HAC) i... Read more

Connect Care Wave 3 launches to support healthcare in North Zone

Saturday, April 10, 2021

GRANDE PRAIRIE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) today fully launched Connect Care Wave 3 at 24 sites,... Read more

Pop-up COVID-19 assessment site to open in town of Banff this weekend

Friday, April 9, 2021

BANFF - Alberta Health Services (AHS) will open a temporary COVID-19 assessment site this weekend, A... Read more

New general surgeon now practising in the community

A newly recruited general surgeon is now working out of the St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre... Read more

Connect Care Wave 3 prepares to launch to support healthcare in North Zone

Thursday, April 8, 2021

4,000 staff and 279 physicians and other prescribers involved in North Zone launch of Wave 3... Read more

Plans underway for COVID-19 immunization at Cargill meat processing facility

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Plans are underway to establish on-site COVID-19 immunization clinics at the Cargill meat processing... Read more

AHS statement on GraceLife Church closure

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

EDMONTON - Today, April 7, 2021, Alberta Health Services (AHS) physically closed GraceLife Church (G... Read more

AHS asks some immunization site attendees to be tested for COVID-19 due to small risk of potential exposure

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

AHS is asking some individuals who attended the South Calgary Health Centre for COVID-19 immunizatio... Read more

Emergency Department reopening at Consort Hospital

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Services will return to usual hours effective March 29... Read more

New EMS station for Slave Lake to provide better, faster service

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program funding to improve service at the Slave Lake Healthca... Read more

Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital resumes labour and delivery services

Monday, March 22, 2021

EDMONTON – The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital's (FSCH) Women's Health Program will restore obs... Read more

Invitation to Wood Buffalo HAC Community Conversation

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

AHS and the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory Council invite local and area residents to a second virtual... Read more

Residents invited to virtual HAC Community Conversation

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Alberta Health Services and the Lakeland Communities Health Advisory Council invite area residents t... Read more

More than 17,000 eligible Albertans in Phase 2A have booked COVID-19 immunization appointments

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

AHS has helped an additional 6,500 Albertans book COVID-19 immunizations since 10 a.m. today, meanin... Read more

Phase 2A launch underway

Monday, March 15, 2021

The COVID-19 online immunization booking tool will be offline March 16 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.... Read more

About 8,000 eligible Albertans in phase 2A have booked COVID-19 immunization appointments

Monday, March 15, 2021

About 8,000 more Albertans have booked to receive their COVID-19 immunization today... Read more

Large-scale vaccination site to open downtown Calgary next month

Monday, March 15, 2021

Calgary - A large-scale, easily accessible COVID-19 vaccination site will open at the Calgary TELUS ... Read more

Start of phase 2A COVID immunization, Monday, 8 a.m.

Sunday, March 14, 2021

EDMONTON – Monday morning at 8 a.m., phase 2A Covid-19 immunization begins. Phase 2A targets Alberta... Read more

Current supply of Covishield/AstraZeneca vaccine is running low; eligible Albertans encouraged to book now

Sunday, March 14, 2021

EDMONTON – More than 53,000 eligible Albertans have booked an appointment to receive the Covishield/... Read more

Alberta Health Services statement on remaining doses of Covishield/AstraZeneca

Saturday, March 13, 2021

Alberta Health Services is nearing the maximum number of bookings it can schedule for the current su... Read more

AHS rolls out AstraZeneca vaccine to Albertans born in 1961; First Nations, Métis and Inuit people born in 1976

Friday, March 12, 2021

EDMONTON - The next groups of eligible Albertans will be able to start booking COVID-19 immunization... Read more

Devon General Hospital extends emergency department hours

Friday, March 12, 2021

Effective March 15, the Devon General Hospital (DGH) emergency department (ED) will further extend s... Read more

Open Letter (March 11) to Albertans on COVID-19 vaccination rollout

Thursday, March 11, 2021

In the past two days, more than 23,000 Albertans have come one step closer to being protected agains... Read more

Temporary closure of McLennan Emergency Department

Thursday, March 11, 2021

The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre Emergency Department (ED) in McLennan will be temporarily c... Read more

New COVID-19 immunization site at Genesis Centre opens

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Genesis is one of two AHS immunization sites, and several pharmacies, serving NE Calgarians... Read more

UPDATE: More than 40,000 eligible Albertans have booked Covishield/AstraZeneca immunization appointments

Friday, March 12, 2021

As of 11:30 a.m., 40,000 Albertans have been booked to receive COVID-19 immunization with the Covish... Read more

AHS rolls out AstraZeneca vaccine to eligible Albertans

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The next groups of eligible Albertans will be able to start booking COVID-19 immunizations starting ... Read more

Open letter to Albertans on next phase of COVID-19 immunization rollout

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

The next phase of Alberta’s COVID-19 immunization rollout will begin on March 10.... Read more

AHS to upgrade online immunization booking tool

Monday, March 8, 2021

Service will be temporarily unavailable from midnight to 2 a.m. Tuesday... Read more

AHS recognized as a 2021 Top Employer

Monday, March 8, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has once again been recognized as a top employer in multiple categorie... Read more

AHS to upgrade online immunization booking tool

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Service will be temporarily unavailable from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. Wednesday.... Read more

AHS, Covenant Health, and major health care unions release updated joint statement on Personal Protective Equipment use during COVID-19 pandemic

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services (AHS), the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), Covenant... Read more

Swallowing button batteries can cause serious injury

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Parents should be aware of signs a child might have ingested small power cell.... Read more

Message to Albertans

Friday, February 26, 2021

As we end the week, I want to publicly acknowledge the frustration and worry that was experienced by... Read more

AHS statement on immunization clinic lines

Thursday, February 25, 2021

AHS is aware some COVID-19 immunization clinics in Alberta are experiencing long line ups of individ... Read more

COVID-19 immunization appointments update

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Find the latest COVID-19 immunization appointment numbers and booking tool updates.... Read more

AHS urges Albertans to seek medical attention if needed

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is urging Albertans to seek medical attention if they need care. ... Read more

Coaldale joins AHS on Healthy Communities initiative

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

COALDALE - The Town of Coaldale is partnering with Alberta Health Services (AHS) on a pilot program ... Read more

AHS statement on EMS dispatch court decision

Friday, February 12, 2021

Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health are pleased that the Court of Queen's Bench has granted a... Read more

Beds added to residential addiction treatment program

Friday, February 12, 2021

There is now increased capacity at a local AHS 21-day residential treatment program... Read more

Temporary COVID-19 testing site closing in Ponoka

Friday, February 12, 2021

Testing remains available in other locations for residents... Read more

Learn how to manage stress in challenging times

Friday, February 12, 2021

Free, virtual AHS workshops help identify and transform stress.... Read more

AHS statement on EMS dispatch in Wood Buffalo

Thursday, February 11, 2021

EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health have filed a joint application for an injuncti... Read more

AHS statement on recent developments around EMS dispatch

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health learned last night that the Regional Municipality of Wood... Read more

AHS, local students expand Sleeve the Stigma campaign

Friday, February 5, 2021

AHS is partnering with Grade 1-12 students from across the eastern half of AHS South Zone to expand ... Read more

Project approved for demolition of unused health properties

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

The Government of Alberta has approved a project to demolish three vacant AHS owned properties: the ... Read more

Edmonton Public invited to advisory council Community Conversation

Monday, February 1, 2021

AHS and the Greater Edmonton HAC invite local and area residents to a virtual Community Conversation... Read more

Slave Lake Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Monday, February 1, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lesser Slave Lake Health Adv... Read more

Whitecourt Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Monday, February 1, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Tamarack Health Advisory Cou... Read more

AHS statement on enforcement of travel restrictions

Friday, January 29, 2021

There is a lot of information in social media today about international travel.... Read more

Temporary closure of Elk Point Emergency Department

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Elk Point Healthcare Centre Emergency Department will be temporarily without on-site physician c... Read more

New diagnostic equipment now operational

Monday, January 25, 2021

$850,000 donation helps to advance care in Sylvan Lake.... Read more

AHS celebrates National Non-Smoking Week

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

National Non-Smoking Week runs January 17 to 23... Read more

Planned upgrades to hospital morgue now underway

Monday, January 20, 2020

Renovations are underway to the Chinook Regional Hospital morgue... Read more

Free online session to help parents set screen-time limits

Monday, January 18, 2021

Parents, caregivers and influencers of children and youth are invited to a free information session ... Read more

AHS launches public campaign to remind Albertans to listen to their bodies

Monday, January 18, 2021

EDMONTON — Beginning January 18, Alberta Health Services (AHS) is launching a public campaign to rem... Read more

Invitation to Yellowhead East HAC Community Conversation

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Yellowhead East Health Advisory Council (HAC) invite local and... Read more

Invitation to David Thompson HAC Community Conversation

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the David Thompson Health Advisory Council (HAC) invite local and ... Read more

New mental health program launches in central Alberta

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Central Alberta youth will benefit from additional supports being offered through the launch of a ne... Read more

Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Wood Buffalo Health Advisory... Read more

AHS to update surgical waitlist with automated calls

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Patients listed on surgical waitlists in the Edmonton Zone of AHS can expect an automated phone call... Read more

Temporary change to High Level ED access begins Sunday

Friday, January 8, 2021

Enter through main entrance while emergency department doors upgraded.... Read more

Public invited to meeting of local Health Advisory Council

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Local and area residents are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Lakeland Communities Health ... Read more

Construction scheduled to start on local dialysis clinic

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Construction is scheduled to start this month on a renal dialysis clinic at the High Prairie Health ... Read more