The future of health care is in Albertans’ hands

Alberta’s government is launching a series of provincewide in-person engagement sessions with health care workers and Albertans to help shape the future of health care.

As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to refocus the health care system, Albertans are encouraged to register for one of the upcoming in-person engagement sessions, which start on Jan. 23. These sessions are an opportunity for open conversations about the challenges, solutions and innovations that will help build a stronger health care system.

Collaborating with front-line health care workers, regional partners and Albertans is crucial to creating a health system that better supports workers and improves patient care. The input, experiences and feedback received from Albertans will help create a more effective health care system that is there for Albertans when and where they need it.

“Ensuring Albertans and their families have a health care system that is responsive and reliable is critical. That’s why it’s so important we have these face-to-face conversations with front-line workers, patients and caregivers about the challenges that exist and how we can build a stronger health care system that serves the current and future needs of Albertans.” — Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health

Members of Alberta’s government will attend these sessions wherever possible, including Minister of Health Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction Dan Williams, and Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health Martin Long.

“As we build a system focused on recovery, ongoing engagement will ensure the best care for those facing mental health challenges or suffering from the deadly disease of addiction. Our government will continue to partner with those delivering services for people in need.” — Dan Williams, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction

“These in-person engagement sessions are an important opportunity for Albertans to provide their feedback and first-hand experiences with the health care system. As we shape the future of our health, mental health and continuing care systems, these sessions are critical, and I encourage everyone to participate.” — Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services

Health care workers and members of the public are encouraged to register online for an in-person session in their area. Further engagement plans will be announced in the coming weeks. In addition to public sessions, there will be dedicated engagement with Indigenous leaders and other key health care partners. Regularly updated information about new and ongoing engagement sessions is available on the government’s online “Shape the way” page.

Minister LaGrange will also be visiting hospitals and acute care facilities across the province throughout this engagement and continuing into the spring. She will hear first-hand from clinical staff and front-line health care workers as she works to identify ways to make both short- and long-term improvements to health care delivery in the province.

Quick facts

• Alberta Health is planning more than 40 in-person engagement sessions starting Jan. 23 and running until April 2024. A complete list of the locations and schedule is available online.

• Six virtual town halls have been held so far, with about 10,000 participants.

• More than 16,000 health care workers and Albertans have provided feedback through online engagement tools to date.