Health Information
Health Data
The Interactive Health Data Application (IHDA) provides information on health status and determinants of health.
The Government of Alberta is committed to helping Albertans make healthy choices in their lives. Community and Population Health, a division of Alberta Health and Wellness, provides leadership to develop and implement strategies to improve health and medical care through:
- Effective health surveillance;
- Disease control and prevention;
- Health promotion;
- Pharmaceutical policies and programs; and
- Coordinated health research.
The health information and resources in this section are provided to help you make informed health-related decisions.
Healthy Living
Healthy U = healthy Albertans
In January 2003, the Healthy U campaign was launched to support and encourage Albertans to lead healthier lifestyles. The website provides access to information on healthy eating and active living.
- Go to the Healthy U website and learn how to make choices for better health.
New publicly-funded cancer drug
As of April 1, 2009, the drug Avastin will be added to the list of publicly-funded cancer therapies. Avastin has been successfully used in combination with chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
The Alberta Cancer Board Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee reviewed their initial 2005 recommendation, and requested in January 2009 that Avastin be added to the cancer drug schedule for advanced colorectal cancer.
Immunization clinics
Find current information on H1N1 influenza immunization.
For clinic locations, go to Alberta Health Services' Immunization Clinic Search page.
Looking for a doctor?
If you are looking for a doctor and not sure what to do, read "Choosing Your Family Doctor."
To find a physician, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has a current directory of physicians in Alberta.
New to Alberta or moving?
Make sure you check all the information available on the Alberta Programs and Services website.
