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Alberta Health Services

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.

  • Chief Paramedic
  • Executive Director
  • Associate Executive Director
  • Director
  • Manager
  • Supervisor
  • Team Lead
  • Clinical Educator

Services

AHS provides a wide range of health services, including:

Emergency Medical Services

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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

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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.

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  • Chief Paramedic
    Chief Paramedic
  • Executive Director
    Executive Director
  • Associate Executive Director
    Associate Executive Director
  • Director
    Director
  • Manager
    Manager
  • Supervisor
    Supervisor
  • Team Lead
    Team Lead
  • Clinical Educator
    Clinical Educator
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