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Minister Tyler Shandro
Tyler Shandro was sworn in as minister of Health on April 30, 2019.
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Accomplishments
Government is investing $100 million to help hospitals across the province upgrade their operating rooms to provide thousands more surgeries to Albertans.
A comprehensive review of Alberta Health Services (AHS) found opportunities to improve the health system, make AHS more efficient and deliver better results for Albertans.
A review of tobacco and smoking legislation will inform ways to further protect Albertans from the harms of tobacco and second-hand smoke and address the surge in youth vaping.
Budget 2020 invests $121 million to expand addiction treatments and mental health supports, including funding for the mental health and addiction system and the opioid response.
Government is providing up to $2.2 million per year to expand the Kottakinoona Awaahkapiiyaawa (Bringing the Spirit Home) safe withdrawal management site from 6 beds to 24.
The cystic fibrosis drug Kalydeco is now covered for patients 6 years and older with one of an additional 8 genetic mutations and adults with one specific genetic mutation.
Key information
- Take action to protect yourself and others and prevent the spread of novel coronavirus disease COVID-19.
- It’s still flu season. Learn more about influenza and how you can protect yourself.
- Just because it is legal doesn’t mean it is safe. Get facts on the health risks of using cannabis at www.drugsafe.ca
- Alberta offers a range of addiction care services. Albertans can choose a path that makes sense for them.
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The Ministry of Health works to ensure Albertans receive the right health care services, at the right time, in the right place, provided by the right health care providers and teams.
Alberta Health is responsible for:
- setting policy, legislation and standards for the health system in Alberta
- allocating health funding
- administering provincial programs such as the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
- providing expertise on communicable disease control
- implementing and ensuring compliance with government policy
Health services are planned and delivered by Alberta Health Services. Some public health services may also be provided by private health care clinics, for example, dentists' offices.
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Latest news
- Jul 10, 2020
Minister of Health Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on Alberta’s physician compensation framework:
- Jul 09, 2020
The Alberta government has filed its statement of defence in response to the Alberta Medical Association’s (AMA) statement of claim.
- Jul 06, 2020
Updates to health legislation will strengthen the role of Albertans in our health system, help reduce surgical wait times and modernize the system so it can be more effective.