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
- Approved hospitals
January 2012 - Nursing home services
December 2011
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


