Health regions of Canada
Health regions of Canada are the administrative areas defined by the Canadian Institute for Health Information for which it reports health statistics. These regions are defined by the provinces and territories, and are typically the areas of responsibility for regional health authorities.
Overview[edit]
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) uses health regions as the geographic areas for which it reports health statistics. These regions are defined by the provinces and territories, and are typically the areas of responsibility for regional health authorities.
Health Regions[edit]
There are 114 health regions in Canada. Each province and territory has its own way of organizing and delivering health services, and this is reflected in the way they define their health regions.
Alberta[edit]
In Alberta, there are five health regions, each overseen by a regional health authority.
British Columbia[edit]
British Columbia has five regional health authorities and a provincial health services authority.
Manitoba[edit]
Manitoba has five regional health authorities.
New Brunswick[edit]
New Brunswick has two regional health authorities.
Newfoundland and Labrador[edit]
Newfoundland and Labrador has four regional health authorities.
Nova Scotia[edit]
Nova Scotia has one provincial health authority.
Ontario[edit]
Ontario has 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs).
Prince Edward Island[edit]
Prince Edward Island has one health authority.
Quebec[edit]
Quebec has 18 regional health authorities, known as "Integrated Health and Social Services Centres" (CISSS) and "Integrated University Health and Social Services Centres" (CIUSSS).
Saskatchewan[edit]
Saskatchewan has 12 regional health authorities.
See also[edit]
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