A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Sets policy and direction to achieve a sustainable and accountable health system to promote and protect the health of Albertans.
Jason Copping was sworn in as Minister of Health on September 21, 2021.
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Health outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Health Care Action Plan – Taking urgent action to provide Albertans with world-class health care where and when they need it most.
Alberta Surgical Initiative – Driving down surgical wait times to ensure Albertans receive surgery within clinically recommended times.
Health Workforce Strategy – supporting current health care workers and building Alberta’s future workforce.
Health Budget highlights – Alberta has the best front-line health care workers in the world and Budget 2023 provides the right supports to ensure Albertans get the care they need when and where they need it.
Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) – Identifying immediate and long-term improvements to strengthen Alberta’s primary health care system.
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:
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.
Budget 2023 is securing Alberta's future.
Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on receiving the final reports from the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) panels:
Albertans are seeing ambulances arriving sooner and shorter wait times for surgeries and emergency care.
Budget 2023 ensures continuing care residents live in modern buildings and in their own private spaces, where they will receive the personalized care and supports they need.