Do you have an emergency?
For all medical emergencies dial 9-1-1.
Do you have an emergency?
For all medical emergencies dial 9-1-1.
Acute Care Alberta brings together specialized care providers to deliver fast, efficient, and compassionate health services across Alberta.
In emergencies, surgeries, or specialized treatments, we provide critical care when you need it most.
Working directly with service providers, the network of hospitals, urgent care centres, and EMS ensures fast access to essential services across Alberta.
Shorter wait-times at emergency departments and for surgeries.
Faster EMS response time.
Higher-quality care across the province and enhanced access to care in rural areas.
Improved access to high-quality care, whether for emergencies or ongoing treatments, shorter wait times for emergency departments, surgeries and EMS response, and specialized services closer to home.
Streamlined resources and better collaboration, support and tools needed to deliver effective, patient-centered care to make a difference every day.
Dr. Chris Eagle was appointed chair and interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Acute Care Alberta effective Feb.1, 2025. Dr. Eagle has significant experience supporting and leading health care organizations and projects across Alberta, including his time as president and CEO of Alberta Health Services from 2010 to 2013. His extensive experience in the health field will allow him to guide the work to operationalize Acute Care Alberta.
Alberta is transforming health care to serve you better. Acute Care Alberta is the new provincial health agency that will oversee the governance and coordination of acute care services across Alberta. By bringing together specialized care providers, Acute Care Alberta will speed up access to high-quality care, reduce wait times and make sure every patient’s journey through the acute care system is efficient and effective across the province.
