Alberta focuses on health care

The Alberta provincial government is continuing its work to transform health care in the province.

According to the province, the work to transform the system is making significant progress, particularly with the recent launch of Primary Care Alberta in November 2024.

Work is being done to establish Acute Care Alberta which will work to speed up access to high-quality care. 

Alberta is appointing Dr. Chris Eagle as chair, interim president and CEO of Acute Care Alberta with the appointment effective Feb. 1.  

“I am excited to take on this role and support the efforts to refocus Alberta’s health care system and to create an improved acute care system that will make sure Albertans have access to the best health care services they need, no matter where they live in the province,” said Eagle. 

The Feb. 1 effective date coincides with the day the new organization becomes a legal entity. 

“Acute care is the most complex part of the health care system, and it’s critical that we have the right leadership in place to see this work through and make positive changes to the health care system for Albertans now and into the future,” said minister of health Adriana LaGrange.

To help support Eagle’s work and to lead Alberta Health Services through its transition from a regional health authority to a hospital-based service provider, Andre Tremblay, deputy minister of Alberta Health, has been appointed interim president and CEO of AHS.

AHS board of directors will begin the search for a permanent president and CEO and provide more details when they become available.

“We are at a critical time in the work that is underway to refocus the health care system. I am confident we can continue to make great strides to achieve the goal of making health care better for everyone in Alberta. I want to thank Athana Mentzelopoulos for her hard work, commitment, and leadership during her time in the role,” Angela Fong, AHS board chair.

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