Health benefits and services

Alberta provides public health care services in accordance with the Canada Health Act, which guarantees access to medically necessary hospital and health care services.

Health services

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority that delivers public heath services in Alberta. Health facilities across the province are responsible for delivering a variety of services.

Alberta provides a number of services that are in addition to those required under the Canada Health Act. These include:

Hospitals and nursing homes

Need health advice?

Health Link Alberta provides 24 hour medical advice. Call:

  • Toll-free: 1-866-408-LINK (5465)
  • Calgary: 403-943-5465
  • Edmonton: 780-408-5465

More health information can be found at MyHealth.Alberta.ca