Government of the Province of Alberta

Alberta health services (ahs) is mandated by the government of alberta for the delivery and operation of the public health system in alberta. Ahs is also responsible to: - promote and protect the health of the population and work towards the prevention of disease and injury; - assess on an ongoing basis the health needs of the population; - determine priorities in the provision of health serices and allocate resources accordingly; - ensure that reasonable access to quality health services is provided and; - promote the provision of health services in a manner that is responsive to the needs of individuals and communities and supports the integration of services and facilities.