COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
- Book your vaccine: Albertans 5+ can get it now. Get third dose when eligible.
COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
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.
Mike Ellis was appointed Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions on July 8, 2021.
Government is investing $100 million to help hospitals across the province upgrade their operating rooms to provide thousands more surgeries to 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.
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 2022 is moving Alberta forward by building health system capacity, getting more Albertans working, and balancing the budget.
There are 2 initiatives concurrently underway to explore opportunities to improve Alberta’s continuing care system.
Services and resources to help you in stressful times.
How Alberta is responding to the increase in fentanyl- and opioid-related deaths in our province.
Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Paramedic Services Week:
Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month:
Minister of Health Jason Copping issued the following statement on World Family Doctor Day: