Our History

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is tasked with co-ordinating the delivery of health supports and services across the province.

This organization brings together 12 formerly separate health entities in the province: nine geographically based health authorities (Chinook Health, Palliser Health Region, Calgary Health Region, David Thompson Health Region, East Central Health, Capital Health, Aspen Regional Health, Peace Country Health and Northern Lights Health Region) and three provincial entities working specifically in the areas of mental health (Alberta Mental Health Board), addictions (Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission) and cancer (Alberta Cancer Board).

The creation of AHS was announced on May 15, 2008, by Ron Liepert, Minister of Health and Wellness.

"Moving to one provincial governance board will ensure a more streamlined system for patients and health professionals across the province," Liepert said.

Ken Hughes was named the board chair.

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.