COVID-19 Updates: State of public health emergency declared.
- Public health restrictions to reduce transmission are now in effect.
- Book your vaccine: Everyone 12+ can get first and second doses now.
- Get the facts: Vaccines are safe and save lives.
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Minister Jason Copping
Jason Copping was sworn in as Minister of Health on September 21, 2021.
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Associate Minister Mike Ellis
Mike Ellis was appointed Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions on July 8, 2021.
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.
Driving down wait-times for surgery through the Alberta Surgical Initiative to ensure Albertans receive surgery within clinically recommended times.
Launching rapid testing for COVID-19 to provide faster, more convenient testing for the disease.
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.
- Learn 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.
Our responsibilities
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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In focus
Alberta’s budget is focused on protecting lives and livelihoods, investing in health care, preparing for recovery and spending responsibly.
Actions to protect Albertans and prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.
Focus on continuing care
There are 2 initiatives concurrently underway to explore opportunities to improve Alberta’s continuing care system.
Help in tough times
Services and resources to help you in stressful times.
Alberta's opioid crisis response
How Alberta is responding to the increase in fentanyl- and opioid-related deaths in our province.
Latest news
- Oct 19, 2021
Alberta’s government is strengthening health measures for continuing care facilities to help protect vulnerable Albertans from COVID-19.
- Oct 15, 2021
Albertans can now book their influenza immunization appointments to stay healthy, protect others and reduce pressure on Alberta’s health-care system during COVID-19.
- Oct 12, 2021
Daily dose numbers continue to grow as more than 3.2 million Albertans are now vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.