Alberta Health Services handles the planning and delivery of healthcare services for residents of Alberta.
Phone: Toll-free 1.866.943.1120
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca
Alberta QuitNet is an online multimedia tool from Alberta Health Services that helps with smoking cessation.
http://apexskymedicalclinic.ca/health-links
The Alzheimer Society of Canada offers support, information, and education for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as their families, physicians, and care providers.
http://www.alzheimer.ca
Birth and Babies, part of Alberta Health Services’ Childbirth Education Program, provides comprehensive information for expectant families based on Canadian guidelines for prenatal care.
http://www.birthandbabies.com
The Canadian Cancer Society is a national organization focused on the eradication of cancer and enhancing the quality of life for those living with cancer.
http://www.cancer.ca
The Canadian Celiac Association offers valuable information and dietary recommendations for individuals with Celiac Disease.
https://www.celiac.ca
The Canadian Diabetes Association provides resources for newly diagnosed diabetics, including information on living with the disease.
https://www.diabetes.ca
Through the Alberta Monitoring For Health Program, the Canadian Diabetes Association offers funding support for diabetes management supplies to eligible Albertans.
http://apexskymedicalclinic.ca
Hypertension Canada provides educational resources on the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure.
https://hypertension.ca
The Canadian Mental Health Association (Alberta Division) offers mental health information and supports the resilience and recovery of those experiencing mental illness.
http://www.cmha.ab.ca
The Canadian Obesity Network provides obesity and weight management resources for both the public and healthcare professionals.
https://obesitycanada.ca
The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) is the leading authority in exercise science research and training in Canada.
https://www.csep.ca
Caring for Kids, developed by the Canadian Pediatric Society, offers health information for parents about child health and well-being.
https://www.caringforkids.cps.ca
The Center for Suicide Prevention provides resources for both the public and professionals to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
https://www.suicideinfo.ca
Dieticians of Canada is a trusted source for nutrition and food information for Canadians.
https://www.dietitians.ca
Health Link Alberta offers Albertans physician-approved health information on over 1,000 topics, from diseases to preventive care.
Phone: 780.408.5465 (Edmonton), 403.943.5465 (Calgary), Toll-free 1.866.408.5465
http://www.healthlinkalberta.ca
Healthy U provides resources to promote healthier lifestyles among Albertans.
http://www.healthyalberta.com
Inform Alberta is an online directory of community, health, social, and government services across Alberta, categorized by topic and region.
http://www.informalberta.ca
The Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta coordinates cardiovascular research, education, and care in Calgary, in partnership with Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary.
https://libin.ucalgary.ca
Motherisk is internationally recognized for its expertise in the safety of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
https://www.motherisk.org
My Health.Alberta.ca is a province-wide online repository of health information, tools, and resources for Albertans.
https://myhealth.alberta.ca
The Parkinson’s Society of Canada provides information and support for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease.
https://www.parkinson.ca
Screening for Life encourages early cancer detection by prioritizing screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
The University of Calgary’s Chronic Disease Management program offers educational videos on managing diabetes, weight, blood pressure, and more.
http://wcmprod2.ucalgary.ca/cdm
The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan provides basic health insurance coverage for medically necessary services to Alberta residents.
Phone: 780.427.1432 (Edmonton), Toll-free in Alberta 310.0000 then 780.427.1432
https://www.alberta.ca/health.aspx
Alberta Health and Wellness provides health information on topics such as wellness, nutrition, emergency services, and immunization.
Phone: 780.427.1432 (Edmonton), Toll-free in Alberta 310.0000 then 780.427.1432
https://www.alberta.ca/health.aspx
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting personal choices and circumstances.
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
The Primary Care Initiative supports the development of Primary Care Networks across Alberta.
Phone: 780.488.4350 (Edmonton), Toll-free: 1.866.714.5724
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca
Active for Life provides parents with tools and resources to promote their children’s health and happiness.
https://activeforlife.com
The Alberta Centre for Active Living is a key resource for research and education on physical activity.
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca
The Alberta Lung Association offers information on lung diseases like asthma and COPD, as well as smoking cessation resources.
http://www.ab.lung.ca
