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Photo by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta.
The provincial government is inviting Central Albertans to share their input as work continues to refocus the province’s health care system.
The second round of in-person and online engagement is continuing this week in Central Alberta.
Screen capture courtesy of the Government of Alberta website.
Sessions have already taken place in Rimbey, Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, and Red Deer.
The sessions will gather perspectives on access to health care and current experiences of the health care workforce, and identify opportunities to improve local decision-making.
“Having a health care system that functions properly is critical to the health and well-being of Albertans and their families,” said Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health. “That’s why it’s so important we have these conversations with front-line workers, patients, and caregivers about the challenges that exist and how we can build a stronger healthcare system that serves the current and future needs of Albertans.”
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In 2023, the Government of Alberta began work to strengthen health care services and enhance support for health care workers.
The feedback gathered from the first round of engagement was summarized in a “What We Heard” report", highlighting seven themes:
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Access to healthcare
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Communication and transparency on an ongoing basis
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Supporting and sustaining the healthcare workforce
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Needs of patients and providers in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities
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Local design-making and empowerment
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Accountability of health care system
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System integration and coordination
Click here to register for an engagement session.
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