Our MissionTo provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our Strategic DirectionStrategic Direction 2009-2012 - Defining Our Focus, Measuring Our Progress provides the foundation for all activity within Alberta Health Services. This Strategic Direction is organization-wide and is a critical foundation for our planning, operations and accountability.
This plan includes 3 goals, 8 areas of focus, 20 strategic priorities and 4 values. It defines the focus we will have over the next three years, and outlines how we will measure our success.
A consultation process involving staff, physicians and Alberta Health Services partner agencies was conducted in May 2009 to help define and provide input to this document. The valuable and insightful suggestions provided helped inform the final draft, which was approved by the board June 30, 2009.
History Of David Thompson Health Region
Canada’s first province-wide, fully integrated health system, announced on May 15, 2008, by Ron Liepert, Minister of Health and Wellness.
We bring together 12 formerly separate health entities in the province including three geographically based health authorities, Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC), Alberta Mental Health Board and Alberta Cancer Board. Ground ambulance service was added to the responsibilities of AHS in an announcement from Alberta Health and Wellness on May 30, 2008. The services were moved from municipalities to AHS effective April 1, 2009.
