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			== Alberta Health Services ==
			<gallery>
			File:Alberta Health Services Logo.svg\|Alberta Health Services Logo
			File:AHS Ambulance 1725 (5341727928).jpg\|AHS Ambulance
			File:Alberta Health Services Tahoe.jpg\|Alberta Health Services Tahoe
			File:AHS Chief Paramedic.png\|AHS Chief Paramedic
			File:AHS Executive Director.png\|AHS Executive Director
			File:AHS Associate Executive Director.png\|AHS Associate Executive Director
			File:AHS Director.png\|AHS Director
			File:AHS Manager.png\|AHS Manager
			File:AHS Supervisor.png\|AHS Supervisor
			File:AHS Team Lead.png\|AHS Team Lead
			File:AHS Clinical Educator.png\|AHS Clinical Educator
			File:AHS ACP.png\|AHS ACP
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	== Alberta ~~Health Services~~ ==		{{Short description\|Provincial health authority in Alberta, Canada}}
			{{Use Canadian English\|date=October 2023}}
			{{Use dmy dates\|date=October 2023}}

	[[~~File:Alberta_Health_Services_Logo~~.~~svg\|thumb\|right\|Logo~~ of Alberta ~~Health Services]]~~		'''Alberta Health Services''' ('''AHS''') is the single health authority for the Canadian province of [[Alberta]]. It is responsible for delivering health services to the population of Alberta and is the largest integrated provincial health care system in Canada.

	~~'''~~Alberta Health Services~~''' (AHS) is~~ the ~~single health authority for~~ the ~~Canadian province of [[~~Alberta~~]]. It is responsible for delivering health services to~~ the ~~population of~~ Alberta and is the ~~largest integrated provincial~~ health ~~care system in Canada~~.		==Overview==
			Alberta Health Services was established in 2008, consolidating 12 formerly separate health entities, including nine regional health authorities, the Alberta Mental Health Board, the Alberta Cancer Board, and the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. This integration was aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of health service delivery across the province.

	~~== History ==~~		AHS provides a wide range of health services, including [[acute care]], [[emergency medical services]], [[mental health]] services, [[public health]], and [[cancer care]]. The organization operates numerous facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers, and employs a diverse workforce of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff.
	~~Alberta Health Services was established in 2008, consolidating 12 formerly separate~~ health ~~entities~~, including ~~nine regional~~ health ~~authorities~~, ~~the Alberta Mental Health Board~~, ~~the Alberta Cancer Board~~, and ~~the Alberta Alcohol~~ and ~~Drug Abuse Commission. This unification aimed to streamline health service delivery~~ and ~~improve efficiency across the province~~.

	== Structure ==		==Structure==
	~~AHS~~ is governed by a ~~board~~ of ~~directors~~ and is ~~led by a president~~ and ~~CEO~~. The organization is ~~structured~~ into five geographic zones: North, Edmonton, Central, Calgary, and South~~. Each zone is responsible for delivering~~ health services ~~tailored to the needs of its population~~.		Alberta Health Services is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Minister of Health. The President and CEO of AHS is responsible for the day-to-day operations and reports to the Board. The organization is divided into five geographic zones: North, Edmonton, Central, Calgary, and South, each with its own leadership team to manage local health services.

	=== ~~Leadership~~ ===		===Zones===
	~~AHS has a comprehensive leadership team that includes various roles~~ such as the ~~Chief Paramedic, Executive Director, Associate Executive Director, Director, Manager, Supervisor, Team Lead,~~ and ~~Clinical Educator~~.		* '''North Zone''': Covers the northern part of Alberta, including cities like [[Fort McMurray]] and [[Grande Prairie]].
			* '''Edmonton Zone''': Encompasses the city of [[Edmonton]] and surrounding areas.
			* '''Central Zone''': Includes communities such as [[Red Deer]] and [[Lloydminster]].
			* '''Calgary Zone''': Covers the city of [[Calgary]] and surrounding regions.
			* '''South Zone''': Includes areas like [[Lethbridge]] and [[Medicine Hat]].

	* [[File:AHS_Chief_Paramedic.png\|thumb\|Chief Paramedic]]		==Services==
	* [[File:AHS_Executive_Director.png\|thumb\|Executive Director]]		AHS provides a comprehensive range of health services, including:
	* [[File:AHS_Associate_Executive_Director.png\|thumb\|Associate Executive Director]]
	* [[File:AHS_Director.png\|thumb\|Director]]
	* [[File:AHS_Manager.png\|thumb\|Manager]]
	* [[File:AHS_Supervisor.png\|thumb\|Supervisor]]
	* [[File:AHS_Team_Lead.png\|thumb\|Team Lead]]
	* [[File:~~AHS_Clinical_Educator.png\|thumb\|Clinical Educator]]~~

	== Services ==		* '''Acute Care''': Services provided in hospitals for patients with severe and urgent medical conditions.
	~~AHS provides a wide range of~~ health ~~services~~, ~~including~~:		* '''Emergency Medical Services (EMS)''': Provides pre-hospital emergency care and transportation.
			* '''Mental Health and Addiction Services''': Offers support and treatment for individuals with mental health issues and substance use disorders.
			* '''Public Health''': Focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and health protection.
			* '''Cancer Care''': Provides screening, diagnosis, and treatment for cancer patients.

	* [[Emergency medical services]]		==Innovation and Research==
	* [[Acute care]]		Alberta Health Services is involved in numerous research initiatives and partnerships with academic institutions. AHS supports clinical trials and research projects aimed at improving patient care and health outcomes. The organization also invests in innovative technologies and practices to enhance healthcare delivery.
	* [[Primary care]]
	* [[Mental health services]]
	* [[Public health]]
	* [[Cancer care]]
	* [[Addiction services]]

	== ~~Emergency Medical Services~~ ==		==Challenges and Future Directions==
	~~[[File:AHS_Ambulance_1725_(5341727928).jpg\|thumb\|~~AHS ~~Ambulance]]~~		AHS faces several challenges, including managing the growing demand for healthcare services, addressing workforce shortages, and ensuring equitable access to care across the province. The organization is focused on strategic planning and innovation to meet these challenges and improve the health system's sustainability.
	~~AHS operates a comprehensive emergency medical~~ services ~~(EMS) system, which includes ground ambulances~~, ~~air ambulances~~, and ~~specialized medical response units~~. The ~~EMS system~~ is ~~designed~~ to ~~provide rapid response~~ and ~~high-quality care to patients in emergency situations~~.

	~~== Vehicles ==~~		==Related pages==
	~~[[File:Alberta_Health_Services_Tahoe.jpg\|thumb\|AHS Tahoe]]~~
	AHS utilizes a fleet of vehicles for various purposes, including patient transport, emergency response, and administrative functions. The fleet includes ambulances, SUVs, and other specialized vehicles.

	== Related pages ==
	* [[Healthcare in Canada]]		* [[Healthcare in Canada]]
	* [[Public health]]		* [[Public health]]
	* [[Emergency medical services]]		* [[Emergency medical services in Canada]]
	* [[Mental health]]		* [[Mental health in Canada]]

	~~== Gallery ==~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:AHS_Chief_Paramedic.png\|Chief Paramedic~~
	~~File:AHS_Executive_Director.png\|Executive Director~~
	~~File:AHS_Associate_Executive_Director.png\|Associate Executive Director~~
	~~File:AHS_Director.png\|Director~~
	~~File:AHS_Manager.png\|Manager~~
	~~File:AHS_Supervisor.png\|Supervisor~~
	~~File:AHS_Team_Lead.png\|Team Lead~~
	~~File:AHS_Clinical_Educator.png\|Clinical Educator~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	[[Category:~~Healthcare~~ in Alberta]]		[[Category:Health in Alberta]]
	[[Category:~~Health organizations~~ in Canada]]		[[Category:Healthcare in Canada]]
	~~<gallery>~~		[[Category:Government agencies of Alberta]]
	~~File~~:~~Alberta_Health_Services_Logo.svg\|~~Alberta ~~Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Ambulance_1725_(5341727928).jpg\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:Alberta_Health_Services_Tahoe.jpg\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Chief_Paramedic.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Executive_Director.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Associate_Executive_Director.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Director.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Manager.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Supervisor.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Team_Lead.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_Clinical_Educator.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~File:AHS_ACP.png\|Alberta Health Services~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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== Alberta Health Services ==

[[File:Alberta_Health_Services_Logo.svg|thumb|right|Logo of Alberta Health Services]]

'''Alberta Health Services''' (AHS) is the single health authority for the Canadian province of [[Alberta]]. It is responsible for delivering health services to the population of Alberta and is the largest integrated provincial health care system in Canada.

== History ==
Alberta Health Services was established in 2008, consolidating 12 formerly separate health entities, including nine regional health authorities, the Alberta Mental Health Board, the Alberta Cancer Board, and the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission. This unification aimed to streamline health service delivery and improve efficiency across the province.

== Structure ==
AHS is governed by a board of directors and is led by a president and CEO. The organization is structured into five geographic zones: North, Edmonton, Central, Calgary, and South. Each zone is responsible for delivering health services tailored to the needs of its population.

=== Leadership ===
AHS has a comprehensive leadership team that includes various roles such as the Chief Paramedic, Executive Director, Associate Executive Director, Director, Manager, Supervisor, Team Lead, and Clinical Educator.

* [[File:AHS_Chief_Paramedic.png|thumb|Chief Paramedic]]
* [[File:AHS_Executive_Director.png|thumb|Executive Director]]
* [[File:AHS_Associate_Executive_Director.png|thumb|Associate Executive Director]]
* [[File:AHS_Director.png|thumb|Director]]
* [[File:AHS_Manager.png|thumb|Manager]]
* [[File:AHS_Supervisor.png|thumb|Supervisor]]
* [[File:AHS_Team_Lead.png|thumb|Team Lead]]
* [[File:AHS_Clinical_Educator.png|thumb|Clinical Educator]]

== Services ==
AHS provides a wide range of health services, including:

* [[Emergency medical services]]
* [[Acute care]]
* [[Primary care]]
* [[Mental health services]]
* [[Public health]]
* [[Cancer care]]
* [[Addiction services]]

== Emergency Medical Services ==
[[File:AHS_Ambulance_1725_(5341727928).jpg|thumb|AHS Ambulance]]
AHS operates a comprehensive emergency medical services (EMS) system, which includes ground ambulances, air ambulances, and specialized medical response units. The EMS system is designed to provide rapid response and high-quality care to patients in emergency situations.

== Vehicles ==
[[File:Alberta_Health_Services_Tahoe.jpg|thumb|AHS Tahoe]]
AHS utilizes a fleet of vehicles for various purposes, including patient transport, emergency response, and administrative functions. The fleet includes ambulances, SUVs, and other specialized vehicles.

== Related pages ==
* [[Healthcare in Canada]]
* [[Public health]]
* [[Emergency medical services]]
* [[Mental health]]

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:AHS_Chief_Paramedic.png|Chief Paramedic
File:AHS_Executive_Director.png|Executive Director
File:AHS_Associate_Executive_Director.png|Associate Executive Director
File:AHS_Director.png|Director
File:AHS_Manager.png|Manager
File:AHS_Supervisor.png|Supervisor
File:AHS_Team_Lead.png|Team Lead
File:AHS_Clinical_Educator.png|Clinical Educator
</gallery>

[[Category:Healthcare in Alberta]]
[[Category:Health organizations in Canada]]

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	[[Category:Healthcare in Canada]]		[[Category:Healthcare in Canada]]
	[[Category:Government agencies of Alberta]]		[[Category:Government agencies of Alberta]]
			== Alberta Health Services ==
			<gallery>
			File:Alberta Health Services Logo.svg\|Alberta Health Services Logo
			File:AHS Ambulance 1725 (5341727928).jpg\|AHS Ambulance
			File:Alberta Health Services Tahoe.jpg\|Alberta Health Services Tahoe
			File:AHS Chief Paramedic.png\|AHS Chief Paramedic
			File:AHS Executive Director.png\|AHS Executive Director
			File:AHS Associate Executive Director.png\|AHS Associate Executive Director
			File:AHS Director.png\|AHS Director
			File:AHS Manager.png\|AHS Manager
			File:AHS Supervisor.png\|AHS Supervisor
			File:AHS Team Lead.png\|AHS Team Lead
			File:AHS Clinical Educator.png\|AHS Clinical Educator
			File:AHS ACP.png\|AHS ACP
			</gallery>

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	[[Category:Healthcare in Alberta]]		[[Category:Healthcare in Alberta]]
	[[Category:Health organizations in Canada]]		[[Category:Health organizations in Canada]]
			<gallery>
			File:Alberta_Health_Services_Logo.svg\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Ambulance_1725_(5341727928).jpg\|Alberta Health Services
			File:Alberta_Health_Services_Tahoe.jpg\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Chief_Paramedic.png\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Executive_Director.png\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Associate_Executive_Director.png\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Director.png\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Manager.png\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Supervisor.png\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Team_Lead.png\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_Clinical_Educator.png\|Alberta Health Services
			File:AHS_ACP.png\|Alberta Health Services
			</gallery>