Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is the single health authority for the province of Alberta, Canada. It is the largest single health authority in Canada and one of the largest in North America.
Pronunciation
Alberta Health Services: /ælˈbɜːrtə hɛlθ ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/
Etymology
The term "Alberta Health Services" is derived from the province of Alberta, where the health authority is based, and the services it provides related to health.
Definition
Alberta Health Services is a publicly funded healthcare system that provides comprehensive health services to the residents of Alberta. It was established on May 15, 2008, following the amalgamation of twelve regional health authorities.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Healthcare System: The organization of people, institutions, and resources to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
- Health Authority: An organization with a legal mandate to deliver high-quality health services to a specific geographic area.
- Regional Health Authority: A type of health authority that is responsible for the delivery of health services in a specific region.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alberta Health Services
- Wikipedia's article - Alberta Health Services
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