Health Programs and Services
Health Services in Alberta
As part of implementing the government’s plan for improving the health care system, Alberta Health Services becomes officially operational on April 1 with the proclamation of the Health Governance Transition Act. The one provincial board incorporates the nine previous regional health authorities, the Alberta Mental Health Board, the Alberta Cancer Board and the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission.The new board for Alberta Health Services governs all health services in the province, working in partnership with Alberta Health and Wellness to ensure all Albertans have equal access to health services across the province. The Alberta Health Services Board reports directly to the Minister of Health and Wellness. Alberta Health and Wellness will continue to be responsible for:
- Setting, monitoring and enforcing provincial health policy;
- Standards and programs; and
- Managing health capital planning, procurement and outcome measures.
The new provincial board was the first major decision to come out of the government’s action plan on health announced April 16, 2008. The changes do not alter the way Albertans access health services. People will continue to receive health programs and services in their communities as they do today.
- One provincial board to govern Alberta's health system NR: May 15, 2008
- Read open letter to Albertans May 15, 2008
