Alberta Health Services (AHS) is responsible for delivering health services to the 4 million people living in Alberta. On November 17, 2022 Dr. John Cowell, was appointed as the Official Administrator of AHS. On April 4, 2022 Mauro Chies became interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Alberta Health Services.
Who is the head of Alberta Health Services?
AHS Executive Leadership Team
| Photo | Description |
|---|---|
| AAAMauro Chies | Interim AHS President & Chief Executive Officer Biography |
| Dr. Braden Manns | Interim Vice President, Provincial Clinical Excellence Biography |
| Colleen Purdy | Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer Biography |
Is Alberta Health Services part of the government?
Overview. Alberta Health Services (AHS) is the provincial health agency tasked with delivering health services to Albertans. Alberta Health is the government department that sets policy, legislation and standards for the health system in Alberta.
Who manages the healthcare delivered in most public health facilities across Alberta?
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.4 million people living in Alberta, as well as to some residents of Saskatchewan, B.C. and the Northwest Territories.
What is the name of the Ministry of health in Alberta?
Ministry of Health (Alberta)
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Alberta |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Annual budget | C$22,253,389 (March 31, 2019) |
| Agency executives | Jason Copping, Minister of Health Mike Ellis, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions |
Who does Alberta Health Services report to?
Our organization structure is arranged under the AHS Executive Team reporting directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.
How do I complain to Alberta Health Services?
You can contact the Patient Relations Department by:
- Submit feedback with the Patient Feedback Form.
- phone: 1-855-550-2555.
- fax: 1-877-871-4340 or.
- mail: c/o Patient Relations. 10030 107 Street NW. Edmonton, AB T5J 3E4. This is a mailing address only.
Is HealthCare under provincial or federal?
The provincial and territorial governments are responsible for the management, organization and delivery of health care services for their residents. The federal government is responsible for: setting and administering national standards for the health care system through the Canada Health Act.
Is health care federal or provincial?
The provincial and territorial governments have most of the responsibility for delivering health and other social services. The federal government is also responsible for some delivery of services for certain groups of people.
Is HealthCare private in Alberta?
In Alberta, both publicly funded and private for purchase health and personal care services are available. Albertans can access publicly funded services by working with an AHS Case Manager; private for purchase services are arranged and paid for by the individual.
Who runs the public health services?
the government
The public health service is a chain of health centres and hospitals run by the government.
Who runs local health departments?
Decentralized or largely decentralized structure: Local health units are primarily led by employees of local governments. Mixed structure: Some local health units are led by employees of the state and some are led by employees of local government.
What agency is responsible to maintain the public health?
The Department of Health (DOH) is mandated to be the over-all technical authority on health. The major mandate of DOH is to provide national policy direction and develop national plans, technical standards and guidelines on health.
Who is Alberta’s Deputy Minister of Health?
Sherri Wilson, Deputy Minister
Sherri has spent more than 2 decades in the Government of Alberta and served in a number of executive roles in the ministries of Treasury Board and Finance, Health, Executive Council, and (former) Human Services.
Who is Minister of Health?
Dr Joe Phaahla
Dr Phaahla was appointed as Minister of Health from 05 August 2021.
How many managers are in Alberta Health Services?
AHS has 3,300 employees in management, with 68 senior leaders and 14 on the executive teams.
Which Alberta organization is responsible for health and safety legislation?
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is responsible for enforcing OHS laws through inspections, investigations and prosecutions. The legislation establishes minimum standards for safe and healthy practices in Alberta workplaces. This includes: OHS Act, Regulation and Code.
What is the agency that protects adults in care in Alberta?
The PPCA is designed to improve protection for adults receiving government-funded care or support services through the prevention of abuse.
How do I contact the Minister of Health in Alberta?
- Telephone: (780) 427-3665.
- Fax: (780) 415-0961.
- Email: [email protected].
How do I contact the Health Service Ombudsman?
Call our Customer Helpline on 0345 015 4033.
How do I complain about my health and safety issues?
To contact the HSE call 0300 003 1647 or complete the HSE online reporting form.