MyHealth.Alberta.ca's New Look

The homepage updates will make​​ it easier to find the information you are looking for. The content itself hasn't changed and is still a trusted source of information. These ch​anges reflect our ongoing commitment to follow new and em​erging best practices.​

You can still find specific health conditions, tips for healthy living, or locate a service. You can also learn about medications, tests and treatments.​

MHA Network Banner

The MyHealth.Alberta.ca Network showcases trusted, easy-to-understand health and wellness information from Alberta Health Services and its partners. Click on MyHealth.Alberta.ca Network banner at the top of any MyHealth.Alberta.ca page for a list of ou​r partners. You will also see the MyHealth.Alberta Network banner at the top of our partners’ webpages.

New Alberta Pages

• Updated pages on hand washing and hand sanitizers
  • Guide to Clean Hands in Healthcare Facilities
  • Contact and Droplet Isolation Precautions
• We created a new health topic for patients admitted to ICU, and their family/support network. Intensive Care: A Guide For You and Your Family includes what to expect during admission and after, as well as useful resources.
• Recovery after a limb amputation can be an emotional journey for you and your family. Our information on recovering after lower limb amputation will help you know where to begin and understand the next steps in your recovery.
• Cannabis edibles, extracts, and topicals are now legal. Learn more about how cannabis is used and how to lower your risk of harm.
• We’ve updated the medications and nutritional recommendations in our health topic, Kidney Transplant Recipient Information
• Information about concussion care has been updated on our Patient Care Handout: Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury)

Improved Find Healthcare Tool

We’re pleased to announce a new tool on MyHealth.Alberta.ca called Find Healthcare. This replaces the Healthcare Locator.

This improved tool makes it easier for you to find facilities and services. Using your postal code or location, you’ll be able t​​o find the facilities and services closest to you.

Other benefits are:

• ​​​​easy to use
• mobile and tablet friendly
• results shown in a map, g​rid, or list view
• same tool on both MyHealth.Alberta.ca and the Alberta Health Services website​

MyHealth Records

MyHealth Records​ is now available. MyHealth Records makes it possible for Albertans to manage their health by providing a secure and convenient place online to see select health records.

You can access MyHealth Records using a variety of devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers to:

• view medicines dispensed from community pharmacies
• view most immunizations given in Alberta (You can also add immunizations you’ve had outside of the province.)
• view the results of common lab tests completed within 18 months of the date you sign-up for MyHealth Records
• record blood pressure and blood glucose levels
• keep journals to track your mood, sleep, weight, and fitness goals
• upload and track information from health devices, including supported blood pressure monitors, blood glucose meters, and fitness trackers like FitBit
• print out reports and health records​ to share with healthcare providers

MyHealth Records is designed with the security of Albertans’ private health info​rmation as a top priority. Information will be protected using both server authentication and data encryption.​​​