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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.
New tobacco and vaping legislation will 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.
- 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
Dental fees in Alberta
The 2019 dental fee guide will help you save money during your next trip to the dentist.
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
- Sep 24, 2020
Currently, 58 people are in hospital due to COVID-19, 14 of whom are in intensive care – well below hospital capacity. Almost 12,800 tests have been completed in the last 24 hours.
- Sep 23, 2020
Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan issued the following statement regarding the release of the Alberta COVID-19 Opioid Response Surveillance Report Q2 2020:
- Sep 21, 2020
Currently, 51 people are in hospital due to COVID-19, nine of whom are in intensive care – well below hospital capacity. Almost 35,000 tests have been completed since Sept. 17.