Access 24 / 7, Adult Intake Services

Access 24 / 7 provides a range of urgent and non-urgent addiction and mental health services including service navigation, screening, assessment, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach and short term stabilization.

Access 24 / 7, Adult Intake Services

Access 24 / 7 provides a range of urgent and non-urgent addiction and mental health services including service navigation, screening, assessment, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach and short term stabilization.

Access 24 / 7, Adult Intake Services

Access 24 / 7 provides a range of urgent and non-urgent addiction and mental health services including service navigation, screening, assessment, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach and short term stabilization.

Access 24 / 7, Adult Intake Services

Access 24 / 7 provides a range of urgent and non-urgent addiction and mental health services including service navigation, screening, assessment, referral, consultation, crisis intervention, outreach and short term stabilization.

Addiction and Mental Health - Housing Services

The mental health or concurrent housing continuum consists of transitional housing, harm reduction housing, permanent supported housing, lodges and group homes.

Individual housing consults also available.

Addiction and Mental Health - Housing Services

The mental health or concurrent housing continuum consists of transitional housing, harm reduction housing, permanent supported housing, lodges and group homes.

Individual housing consults also available.

Addiction and Mental Health - Housing Services

The mental health or concurrent housing continuum consists of transitional housing, harm reduction housing, permanent supported housing, lodges and group homes.

Individual housing consults also available.

Addiction and Mental Health - Housing Services

The mental health or concurrent housing continuum consists of transitional housing, harm reduction housing, permanent supported housing, lodges and group homes.

Individual housing consults also available.

Addiction and Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program

Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (ie. methadone, Suboxone®) are available in all locations. Most OAT medications allows a person to function normally without drowsiness or withdrawal symptioms. In cases where OAT medications are not effective hydromorphone can be accessed in Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) locations (Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge). In all locations, individuals have access to medical support, medication and psychosocial support (housing, financial, mental health, legal, relationships).

Services available in all clinics may include:

• ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)
• health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management
• source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and the medications used
• links to community pharmacists
• links to other addictions treatment services
• links to other social and health support systems
• hepatitis and HIV screening

Services are voluntary and confidential.

For more information, visit our website

Looking for additional Addiction & Mental Health (AMH) services visit AMH Programs & Services.

Addiction and Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program

Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (ie. methadone, Suboxone®) are available in all locations. Most OAT medications allows a person to function normally without drowsiness or withdrawal symptioms. In cases where OAT medications are not effective hydromorphone can be accessed in Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) locations (Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge). In all locations, individuals have access to medical support, medication and psychosocial support (housing, financial, mental health, legal, relationships).

Services available in all clinics may include:

• ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)
• health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management
• source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and the medications used
• links to community pharmacists
• links to other addictions treatment services
• links to other social and health support systems
• hepatitis and HIV screening

Services are voluntary and confidential.

For more information, visit our website

Looking for additional Addiction & Mental Health (AMH) services visit AMH Programs & Services.

Addiction and Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program

Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (ie. methadone, Suboxone®) are available in all locations. Most OAT medications allows a person to function normally without drowsiness or withdrawal symptioms. In cases where OAT medications are not effective hydromorphone can be accessed in Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) locations (Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge). In all locations, individuals have access to medical support, medication and psychosocial support (housing, financial, mental health, legal, relationships).

Services available in all clinics may include:

• ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)
• health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management
• source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and the medications used
• links to community pharmacists
• links to other addictions treatment services
• links to other social and health support systems
• hepatitis and HIV screening

Services are voluntary and confidential.

For more information, visit our website

Looking for additional Addiction & Mental Health (AMH) services visit AMH Programs & Services.

Addiction and Mental Health - Opioid Dependency Program

Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) medications (ie. methadone, Suboxone®) are available in all locations. Most OAT medications allows a person to function normally without drowsiness or withdrawal symptioms. In cases where OAT medications are not effective hydromorphone can be accessed in Narcotic Transition Services (NTS) locations (Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge). In all locations, individuals have access to medical support, medication and psychosocial support (housing, financial, mental health, legal, relationships).

Services available in all clinics may include:

• ongoing support and monitoring (e.g. prescription management, medical follow up, urine testing, counselling and treatment planning)
• health, safety and risk reduction teaching and management
• source of information and expertise for community stakeholders on Opioid Agonist Treatment and the medications used
• links to community pharmacists
• links to other addictions treatment services
• links to other social and health support systems
• hepatitis and HIV screening

Services are voluntary and confidential.

For more information, visit our website

Looking for additional Addiction & Mental Health (AMH) services visit AMH Programs & Services.

Child Health Clinics Community

This service provides:

• immunization to infants and preschool children
• health education/counselling/support for parents
• health assessment and screening to identify health concerns
• referral to healthcare providers and community resources

Child Health Clinics Community

This service provides:

• immunization to infants and preschool children
• health education/counselling/support for parents
• health assessment and screening to identify health concerns
• referral to healthcare providers and community resources

Child Health Clinics Community

This service provides:

• immunization to infants and preschool children
• health education/counselling/support for parents
• health assessment and screening to identify health concerns
• referral to healthcare providers and community resources

Child Health Clinics Community

This service provides:

• immunization to infants and preschool children
• health education/counselling/support for parents
• health assessment and screening to identify health concerns
• referral to healthcare providers and community resources

Community Health Centre Locations

Provides a wide range of health services including immunization and public health nursing. Select the community health centre nearest you to learn more about the services offered.

Note: Not all services are offered at all locations. For the most accurate public health services that offer at Public Health Centre, please refer to the Public Health Service record by zone.

Community Health Centre Locations

Provides a wide range of health services including immunization and public health nursing. Select the community health centre nearest you to learn more about the services offered.

Note: Not all services are offered at all locations. For the most accurate public health services that offer at Public Health Centre, please refer to the Public Health Service record by zone.

Community Health Centre Locations

Provides a wide range of health services including immunization and public health nursing. Select the community health centre nearest you to learn more about the services offered.

Note: Not all services are offered at all locations. For the most accurate public health services that offer at Public Health Centre, please refer to the Public Health Service record by zone.

Community Health Centre Locations

Provides a wide range of health services including immunization and public health nursing. Select the community health centre nearest you to learn more about the services offered.

Note: Not all services are offered at all locations. For the most accurate public health services that offer at Public Health Centre, please refer to the Public Health Service record by zone.

Community Outreach Assessment Support Team (COAST)

COAST is a cross-ministerial initiative between Recovery Alberta and Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Family Support for Children with Disabilities, and Children and Family Services. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, we support children, youth, and adults with complex service needs (such as intellectual disability and challenging behaviours/high risk). The team aims to support the person, family, caregivers, community, and larger systems through assessment, recommendations, interventions, education, and support to transition effectively. COAST has acces to specialized psychiatry support utilizing a shared care model with community physicians.

Community Outreach Assessment Support Team (COAST)

COAST is a cross-ministerial initiative between Recovery Alberta and Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Family Support for Children with Disabilities, and Children and Family Services. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, we support children, youth, and adults with complex service needs (such as intellectual disability and challenging behaviours/high risk). The team aims to support the person, family, caregivers, community, and larger systems through assessment, recommendations, interventions, education, and support to transition effectively. COAST has acces to specialized psychiatry support utilizing a shared care model with community physicians.

Community Outreach Assessment Support Team (COAST)

COAST is a cross-ministerial initiative between Recovery Alberta and Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Family Support for Children with Disabilities, and Children and Family Services. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, we support children, youth, and adults with complex service needs (such as intellectual disability and challenging behaviours/high risk). The team aims to support the person, family, caregivers, community, and larger systems through assessment, recommendations, interventions, education, and support to transition effectively. COAST has acces to specialized psychiatry support utilizing a shared care model with community physicians.

Community Outreach Assessment Support Team (COAST)

COAST is a cross-ministerial initiative between Recovery Alberta and Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Family Support for Children with Disabilities, and Children and Family Services. Using a multi-disciplinary approach, we support children, youth, and adults with complex service needs (such as intellectual disability and challenging behaviours/high risk). The team aims to support the person, family, caregivers, community, and larger systems through assessment, recommendations, interventions, education, and support to transition effectively. COAST has acces to specialized psychiatry support utilizing a shared care model with community physicians.

Geriatric Evaluation Management Team

Frail seniors (over age of 65) with complex care needs requiring further assessment. Clients who are medically stable and experiencing acute functional and / or cognitive decline. Clients under 65 years of age will be considered for service on a case-by-case basis.

Geriatric syndromes such as:

• falls / immobility
• polypharmacy (routine use of five or more medications)
• cognitive impairment (including behaviour changes)
• pain management
• incontinence (bowel or bladder)
• nutrition / weight loss or weight gain

The geriatric specialized GEM Team assists in partnership with primary care physicians on the assessment. This partnership assists primary care physicians with assessment and management of complex older adults, with functional and / or cognitive decline. The team provides clients with assessment and support in conjunction with family physicians, Case Manager and Contracted Service Provider site staff. Ongoing care is provided by the client’s primary provider.

Geriatric Evaluation Management Team

Frail seniors (over age of 65) with complex care needs requiring further assessment. Clients who are medically stable and experiencing acute functional and / or cognitive decline. Clients under 65 years of age will be considered for service on a case-by-case basis.

Geriatric syndromes such as:

• falls / immobility
• polypharmacy (routine use of five or more medications)
• cognitive impairment (including behaviour changes)
• pain management
• incontinence (bowel or bladder)
• nutrition / weight loss or weight gain

The geriatric specialized GEM Team assists in partnership with primary care physicians on the assessment. This partnership assists primary care physicians with assessment and management of complex older adults, with functional and / or cognitive decline. The team provides clients with assessment and support in conjunction with family physicians, Case Manager and Contracted Service Provider site staff. Ongoing care is provided by the client’s primary provider.

Geriatric Evaluation Management Team

Frail seniors (over age of 65) with complex care needs requiring further assessment. Clients who are medically stable and experiencing acute functional and / or cognitive decline. Clients under 65 years of age will be considered for service on a case-by-case basis.

Geriatric syndromes such as:

• falls / immobility
• polypharmacy (routine use of five or more medications)
• cognitive impairment (including behaviour changes)
• pain management
• incontinence (bowel or bladder)
• nutrition / weight loss or weight gain

The geriatric specialized GEM Team assists in partnership with primary care physicians on the assessment. This partnership assists primary care physicians with assessment and management of complex older adults, with functional and / or cognitive decline. The team provides clients with assessment and support in conjunction with family physicians, Case Manager and Contracted Service Provider site staff. Ongoing care is provided by the client’s primary provider.

Geriatric Evaluation Management Team

Frail seniors (over age of 65) with complex care needs requiring further assessment. Clients who are medically stable and experiencing acute functional and / or cognitive decline. Clients under 65 years of age will be considered for service on a case-by-case basis.

Geriatric syndromes such as:

• falls / immobility
• polypharmacy (routine use of five or more medications)
• cognitive impairment (including behaviour changes)
• pain management
• incontinence (bowel or bladder)
• nutrition / weight loss or weight gain

The geriatric specialized GEM Team assists in partnership with primary care physicians on the assessment. This partnership assists primary care physicians with assessment and management of complex older adults, with functional and / or cognitive decline. The team provides clients with assessment and support in conjunction with family physicians, Case Manager and Contracted Service Provider site staff. Ongoing care is provided by the client’s primary provider.

Health for Two

Health for Two (Hf2) provides support throughout pregnancy and up to 2 months postpartum to people who require extra support to have a healthy pregnancy.

Services offered include:

• education on pregnancy, birth, baby care and parenting (including pregnancy and parenting options)
• support and referrals to community supports (such as maternity care, mental health, addictions, housing, food security)
• resources may include grocery coupons and prenatal vitamins

Health for Two

Health for Two (Hf2) provides support throughout pregnancy and up to 2 months postpartum to people who require extra support to have a healthy pregnancy.

Services offered include:

• education on pregnancy, birth, baby care and parenting (including pregnancy and parenting options)
• support and referrals to community supports (such as maternity care, mental health, addictions, housing, food security)
• resources may include grocery coupons and prenatal vitamins

Health for Two

Health for Two (Hf2) provides support throughout pregnancy and up to 2 months postpartum to people who require extra support to have a healthy pregnancy.

Services offered include:

• education on pregnancy, birth, baby care and parenting (including pregnancy and parenting options)
• support and referrals to community supports (such as maternity care, mental health, addictions, housing, food security)
• resources may include grocery coupons and prenatal vitamins

Health for Two

Health for Two (Hf2) provides support throughout pregnancy and up to 2 months postpartum to people who require extra support to have a healthy pregnancy.

Services offered include:

• education on pregnancy, birth, baby care and parenting (including pregnancy and parenting options)
• support and referrals to community supports (such as maternity care, mental health, addictions, housing, food security)
• resources may include grocery coupons and prenatal vitamins

Healthy Beginnings Postpartum Program

Provides nursing care and support including:

• Health assessment of birth parent and newborn
• Feeding support
• Information about parenting and newborn care
• Referrals to healthcare providers or community resources as needed

You will be contacted after you are discharged from the hospital to arrange an initial assessment.

Healthy Beginnings Postpartum Program

Provides nursing care and support including:

• Health assessment of birth parent and newborn
• Feeding support
• Information about parenting and newborn care
• Referrals to healthcare providers or community resources as needed

You will be contacted after you are discharged from the hospital to arrange an initial assessment.

Healthy Beginnings Postpartum Program

Provides nursing care and support including:

• Health assessment of birth parent and newborn
• Feeding support
• Information about parenting and newborn care
• Referrals to healthcare providers or community resources as needed

You will be contacted after you are discharged from the hospital to arrange an initial assessment.

Healthy Beginnings Postpartum Program

Provides nursing care and support including:

• Health assessment of birth parent and newborn
• Feeding support
• Information about parenting and newborn care
• Referrals to healthcare providers or community resources as needed

You will be contacted after you are discharged from the hospital to arrange an initial assessment.

Home Care

Helps people of all ages who live at home and need medical support, which may include:

• care after surgery
• short-term and long-term care needs
• palliative and end-of-life care
• respite services
• equipment for short-term loans

An AHS case manager and registered nurse meet with clients and help decide which services they need. This service also assesses applications for long-term care, supportive living, and facility respite care. The Continuing Care Access Line is available for new patients and their family to call if they have questions or inquiries about accessing Home Care services in their community (during and after regular business hours).

Home Care

Helps people of all ages who live at home and need medical support, which may include:

• care after surgery
• short-term and long-term care needs
• palliative and end-of-life care
• respite services
• equipment for short-term loans

An AHS case manager and registered nurse meet with clients and help decide which services they need. This service also assesses applications for long-term care, supportive living, and facility respite care. The Continuing Care Access Line is available for new patients and their family to call if they have questions or inquiries about accessing Home Care services in their community (during and after regular business hours).

Immunization - Adult Services

This service provides routine immunization for adults. Suggested immunizations:

• a booster dose of Tdap - tetanus, diptheria and pertussis (whooping cough), every 10 years
• Tdap vaccine for people who are pregnant, every time they are pregnant
• Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) for unprotected adults born in 1981 or later. Some adults born before 1981 may need this vaccine if they are at risk for hepatitis B (example: health problems, type of work, lifestyle, contact with the virus)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for adults up to and including age 26 years who did not get it in school
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine for adults whose immunization records do not show the recommended number of doses of measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine
• Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for unprotected adults
• annual seasonal influenza vaccine
• pneumococcal vaccine for adults 65 years of age and older and adults with certain health problems
• polio vaccine for adults who have not had all the recommended number of doses
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for adults 70 years and older living in the community and adults 60 years and older who live in continuing care or supportive living facilities or who are Indigenous
• COVID-19 vaccine

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment for immunization, call your local public health or community health centre. For more information, and to book an appointment, call 811 or your nearest community/public health centre. Bring any immunization records you have to the appointment, especially if you were immunized in another province or country. For more general information about immunization go to ahs.ca/immunize or call Health Link at 811.

Immunization - Adult Services

This service provides routine immunization for adults. Suggested immunizations:

• a booster dose of Tdap - tetanus, diptheria and pertussis (whooping cough), every 10 years
• Tdap vaccine for people who are pregnant, every time they are pregnant
• Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) for unprotected adults born in 1981 or later. Some adults born before 1981 may need this vaccine if they are at risk for hepatitis B (example: health problems, type of work, lifestyle, contact with the virus)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for adults up to and including age 26 years who did not get it in school
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine for adults whose immunization records do not show the recommended number of doses of measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine
• Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for unprotected adults
• annual seasonal influenza vaccine
• pneumococcal vaccine for adults 65 years of age and older and adults with certain health problems
• polio vaccine for adults who have not had all the recommended number of doses
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for adults 70 years and older living in the community and adults 60 years and older who live in continuing care or supportive living facilities or who are Indigenous
• COVID-19 vaccine

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment for immunization, call your local public health or community health centre. For more information, and to book an appointment, call 811 or your nearest community/public health centre. Bring any immunization records you have to the appointment, especially if you were immunized in another province or country. For more general information about immunization go to ahs.ca/immunize or call Health Link at 811.

Immunization - Adult Services

This service provides routine immunization for adults. Suggested immunizations:

• a booster dose of Tdap - tetanus, diptheria and pertussis (whooping cough), every 10 years
• Tdap vaccine for people who are pregnant, every time they are pregnant
• Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) for unprotected adults born in 1981 or later. Some adults born before 1981 may need this vaccine if they are at risk for hepatitis B (example: health problems, type of work, lifestyle, contact with the virus)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for adults up to and including age 26 years who did not get it in school
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine for adults whose immunization records do not show the recommended number of doses of measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine
• Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for unprotected adults
• annual seasonal influenza vaccine
• pneumococcal vaccine for adults 65 years of age and older and adults with certain health problems
• polio vaccine for adults who have not had all the recommended number of doses
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for adults 70 years and older living in the community and adults 60 years and older who live in continuing care or supportive living facilities or who are Indigenous
• COVID-19 vaccine

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment for immunization, call your local public health or community health centre. For more information, and to book an appointment, call 811 or your nearest community/public health centre. Bring any immunization records you have to the appointment, especially if you were immunized in another province or country. For more general information about immunization go to ahs.ca/immunize or call Health Link at 811.

Immunization - Adult Services

This service provides routine immunization for adults. Suggested immunizations:

• a booster dose of Tdap - tetanus, diptheria and pertussis (whooping cough), every 10 years
• Tdap vaccine for people who are pregnant, every time they are pregnant
• Hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) for unprotected adults born in 1981 or later. Some adults born before 1981 may need this vaccine if they are at risk for hepatitis B (example: health problems, type of work, lifestyle, contact with the virus)
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for adults up to and including age 26 years who did not get it in school
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine for adults whose immunization records do not show the recommended number of doses of measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine
• Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for unprotected adults
• annual seasonal influenza vaccine
• pneumococcal vaccine for adults 65 years of age and older and adults with certain health problems
• polio vaccine for adults who have not had all the recommended number of doses
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for adults 70 years and older living in the community and adults 60 years and older who live in continuing care or supportive living facilities or who are Indigenous
• COVID-19 vaccine

To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment for immunization, call your local public health or community health centre. For more information, and to book an appointment, call 811 or your nearest community/public health centre. Bring any immunization records you have to the appointment, especially if you were immunized in another province or country. For more general information about immunization go to ahs.ca/immunize or call Health Link at 811.

Immunization - Infant and Preschool Services

Alberta Health Services provides routine immunization for infants and children across Alberta. Immunizations are free of charge for infants and children who live in Alberta.
Immunizations are recommended for infants starting at 2 months of age. Routinely recommended vaccines include: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal, pneumococcal, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), and influenza.

For the routine immunization schedule, go to ahs.ca/immunize.

Additional vaccines may be needed depending on your child’s health conditions or other risk factors.

Immunization is effective. Other than providing safe drinking water, no other health intervention works as well as immunization to reduce disease and death rates. Immunization protects whole communities. The more people who are fully immunized in a community, the safer everyone is.

Immunization is safe. It is much safer to get immunized than to get the diseases that vaccines protect against.

For more information, and to book an appointment, call 811 or your nearest community / public health centre. Bring your child’s immunization record to the appointment, especially if your child was immunized in another province or country.

For more general information about immunization, go to ahs.ca/immunize or call Health Link at 811.

Immunization - Infant and Preschool Services

Alberta Health Services provides routine immunization for infants and children across Alberta. Immunizations are free of charge for infants and children who live in Alberta.
Immunizations are recommended for infants starting at 2 months of age. Routinely recommended vaccines include: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal, pneumococcal, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), and influenza.

For the routine immunization schedule, go to ahs.ca/immunize.

Additional vaccines may be needed depending on your child’s health conditions or other risk factors.

Immunization is effective. Other than providing safe drinking water, no other health intervention works as well as immunization to reduce disease and death rates. Immunization protects whole communities. The more people who are fully immunized in a community, the safer everyone is.

Immunization is safe. It is much safer to get immunized than to get the diseases that vaccines protect against.

For more information, and to book an appointment, call 811 or your nearest community / public health centre. Bring your child’s immunization record to the appointment, especially if your child was immunized in another province or country.

For more general information about immunization, go to ahs.ca/immunize or call Health Link at 811.

Immunization - Infant and Preschool Services

Alberta Health Services provides routine immunization for infants and children across Alberta. Immunizations are free of charge for infants and children who live in Alberta.
Immunizations are recommended for infants starting at 2 months of age. Routinely recommended vaccines include: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal, pneumococcal, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), and influenza.

For the routine immunization schedule, go to ahs.ca/immunize.

Additional vaccines may be needed depending on your child’s health conditions or other risk factors.

Immunization is effective. Other than providing safe drinking water, no other health intervention works as well as immunization to reduce disease and death rates. Immunization protects whole communities. The more people who are fully immunized in a community, the safer everyone is.

Immunization is safe. It is much safer to get immunized than to get the diseases that vaccines protect against.

For more information, and to book an appointment, call 811 or your nearest community / public health centre. Bring your child’s immunization record to the appointment, especially if your child was immunized in another province or country.

For more general information about immunization, go to ahs.ca/immunize or call Health Link at 811.

Immunization - Infant and Preschool Services

Alberta Health Services provides routine immunization for infants and children across Alberta. Immunizations are free of charge for infants and children who live in Alberta.
Immunizations are recommended for infants starting at 2 months of age. Routinely recommended vaccines include: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, rotavirus, meningococcal, pneumococcal, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), and influenza.

For the routine immunization schedule, go to ahs.ca/immunize.

Additional vaccines may be needed depending on your child’s health conditions or other risk factors.

Immunization is effective. Other than providing safe drinking water, no other health intervention works as well as immunization to reduce disease and death rates. Immunization protects whole communities. The more people who are fully immunized in a community, the safer everyone is.

Immunization is safe. It is much safer to get immunized than to get the diseases that vaccines protect against.

For more information, and to book an appointment, call 811 or your nearest community / public health centre. Bring your child’s immunization record to the appointment, especially if your child was immunized in another province or country.

For more general information about immunization, go to ahs.ca/immunize or call Health Link at 811.

Immunization - School Services

Each year, Alberta Health Services, Public Health reviews immunization records for students in grades 1, 6, and 9 to see what immunizations each student needs. A consent form is then sent home with an information sheet for each vaccine recommended for the student. No immunizations will be given in school without consent from a parent or legal guardian. Immunizations in this program include:

• Grades 1, 6, and 9: Any routine childhood and school vaccines that may have been missed according to a review of the students immunization record on file
• Grade 6: Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine for students who have not already completed a hepatitis B immunization series and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
• Grade 9: Tdap - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis and meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, W-135) conjugate vaccine

Immunization - School Services

Each year, Alberta Health Services, Public Health reviews immunization records for students in grades 1, 6, and 9 to see what immunizations each student needs. A consent form is then sent home with an information sheet for each vaccine recommended for the student. No immunizations will be given in school without consent from a parent or legal guardian. Immunizations in this program include:

• Grades 1, 6, and 9: Any routine childhood and school vaccines that may have been missed according to a review of the students immunization record on file
• Grade 6: Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine for students who have not already completed a hepatitis B immunization series and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
• Grade 9: Tdap - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis and meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, W-135) conjugate vaccine

Immunization - School Services

Each year, Alberta Health Services, Public Health reviews immunization records for students in grades 1, 6, and 9 to see what immunizations each student needs. A consent form is then sent home with an information sheet for each vaccine recommended for the student. No immunizations will be given in school without consent from a parent or legal guardian. Immunizations in this program include:

• Grades 1, 6, and 9: Any routine childhood and school vaccines that may have been missed according to a review of the students immunization record on file
• Grade 6: Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine for students who have not already completed a hepatitis B immunization series and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
• Grade 9: Tdap - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis and meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, W-135) conjugate vaccine

Immunization - School Services

Each year, Alberta Health Services, Public Health reviews immunization records for students in grades 1, 6, and 9 to see what immunizations each student needs. A consent form is then sent home with an information sheet for each vaccine recommended for the student. No immunizations will be given in school without consent from a parent or legal guardian. Immunizations in this program include:

• Grades 1, 6, and 9: Any routine childhood and school vaccines that may have been missed according to a review of the students immunization record on file
• Grade 6: Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccine for students who have not already completed a hepatitis B immunization series and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
• Grade 9: Tdap - tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis and meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y, W-135) conjugate vaccine

Preschool Oral Health Services

Fluoride varnish helps protect your child's teeth from tooth decay (cavities). It slows down decay already started.

Your child needs four fluoride varnish visits, six months apart, to best protect their teeth. Fluoride varnish is painted on your child's teeth. It takes less than one minute to apply. You can hold your child during the visit.

You can also ask any questions you may have about protecting your child's teeth.

If your child is diagnosed with asthma by a doctor, bring their quick reliever medication to the appointment. If your child feels anxious with dental visits it may trigger asthma symptoms.

This provincial prevention service is available across Alberta.

For more information and eligibility, visit our website: Preschool Oral Health Services

Preschool Oral Health Services

Fluoride varnish helps protect your child's teeth from tooth decay (cavities). It slows down decay already started.

Your child needs four fluoride varnish visits, six months apart, to best protect their teeth. Fluoride varnish is painted on your child's teeth. It takes less than one minute to apply. You can hold your child during the visit.

You can also ask any questions you may have about protecting your child's teeth.

If your child is diagnosed with asthma by a doctor, bring their quick reliever medication to the appointment. If your child feels anxious with dental visits it may trigger asthma symptoms.

This provincial prevention service is available across Alberta.

For more information and eligibility, visit our website: Preschool Oral Health Services

Preschool Oral Health Services

Fluoride varnish helps protect your child's teeth from tooth decay (cavities). It slows down decay already started.

Your child needs four fluoride varnish visits, six months apart, to best protect their teeth. Fluoride varnish is painted on your child's teeth. It takes less than one minute to apply. You can hold your child during the visit.

You can also ask any questions you may have about protecting your child's teeth.

If your child is diagnosed with asthma by a doctor, bring their quick reliever medication to the appointment. If your child feels anxious with dental visits it may trigger asthma symptoms.

This provincial prevention service is available across Alberta.

For more information and eligibility, visit our website: Preschool Oral Health Services

Preschool Oral Health Services

Fluoride varnish helps protect your child's teeth from tooth decay (cavities). It slows down decay already started.

Your child needs four fluoride varnish visits, six months apart, to best protect their teeth. Fluoride varnish is painted on your child's teeth. It takes less than one minute to apply. You can hold your child during the visit.

You can also ask any questions you may have about protecting your child's teeth.

If your child is diagnosed with asthma by a doctor, bring their quick reliever medication to the appointment. If your child feels anxious with dental visits it may trigger asthma symptoms.

This provincial prevention service is available across Alberta.

For more information and eligibility, visit our website: Preschool Oral Health Services

Public Health Services

A service offered by Public Health Nurses including immunization according to the Alberta Health immunization schedule, health education/counselling / support for parent / pre and post natal, health assessment and screening to identify health concerns, and referral to appropriate health care providers such as physicians, and community resources.

Community Health Centres

Public Health Services

A service offered by Public Health Nurses including immunization according to the Alberta Health immunization schedule, health education/counselling / support for parent / pre and post natal, health assessment and screening to identify health concerns, and referral to appropriate health care providers such as physicians, and community resources.

Community Health Centres

Public Health Services

A service offered by Public Health Nurses including immunization according to the Alberta Health immunization schedule, health education/counselling / support for parent / pre and post natal, health assessment and screening to identify health concerns, and referral to appropriate health care providers such as physicians, and community resources.

Community Health Centres

Public Health Services

A service offered by Public Health Nurses including immunization according to the Alberta Health immunization schedule, health education/counselling / support for parent / pre and post natal, health assessment and screening to identify health concerns, and referral to appropriate health care providers such as physicians, and community resources.

Community Health Centres

School Health Services

For more information visit our website or Schools & Educators.

School Health Services

For more information visit our website or Schools & Educators.

School Health Services

For more information visit our website or Schools & Educators.

School Health Services

For more information visit our website or Schools & Educators.

School Oral Health Services

Services are offered to eligible schools and may include:

• fluoride varnish, provided to kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
• dental sealants, provided to Grade 1 and Grade 2

A child diagnosed with asthma must have their short acting asthma reliever medication with them to receive service.

School Oral Health Services

Services are offered to eligible schools and may include:

• fluoride varnish, provided to kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
• dental sealants, provided to Grade 1 and Grade 2

A child diagnosed with asthma must have their short acting asthma reliever medication with them to receive service.

School Oral Health Services

Services are offered to eligible schools and may include:

• fluoride varnish, provided to kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
• dental sealants, provided to Grade 1 and Grade 2

A child diagnosed with asthma must have their short acting asthma reliever medication with them to receive service.

School Oral Health Services

Services are offered to eligible schools and may include:

• fluoride varnish, provided to kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2
• dental sealants, provided to Grade 1 and Grade 2

A child diagnosed with asthma must have their short acting asthma reliever medication with them to receive service.

Tuberculosis Testing

Offers tuberculosis (TB) skin testing to eligible Albertans. The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose TB.

Testing is done at public health centres throughout the province:

• North Zone
• Edmonton Zone
• Central Zone
• Calgary Zone
• South Zone

For travel or work related TB testing contact the Travel Health Services in your area.

Tuberculosis Testing

Offers tuberculosis (TB) skin testing to eligible Albertans. The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose TB.

Testing is done at public health centres throughout the province:

• North Zone
• Edmonton Zone
• Central Zone
• Calgary Zone
• South Zone

For travel or work related TB testing contact the Travel Health Services in your area.

Tuberculosis Testing

Offers tuberculosis (TB) skin testing to eligible Albertans. The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose TB.

Testing is done at public health centres throughout the province:

• North Zone
• Edmonton Zone
• Central Zone
• Calgary Zone
• South Zone

For travel or work related TB testing contact the Travel Health Services in your area.

Tuberculosis Testing

Offers tuberculosis (TB) skin testing to eligible Albertans. The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose TB.

Testing is done at public health centres throughout the province:

• North Zone
• Edmonton Zone
• Central Zone
• Calgary Zone
• South Zone

For travel or work related TB testing contact the Travel Health Services in your area.

Wellness Integrated Support Homes

Offers living spaces for adults who need 24 / 7 access to help with daily activities.

Services include:

• help with daily activities, home making, and medicines
• monitoring health
• access to recreation activities
• scheduling professional services

Living spaces are usually small group homes where 5 to 8 people live together and get support from a Health Care Aid. Residents have private bedrooms and share all other common areas of the home. Basic bedroom furnishings are provided.

Each resident has a Case Manager who assesses health care needs on an ongoing basis, co-ordinates and schedule access to health care services.

Wellness Integrated Support Homes

Offers living spaces for adults who need 24 / 7 access to help with daily activities.

Services include:

• help with daily activities, home making, and medicines
• monitoring health
• access to recreation activities
• scheduling professional services

Living spaces are usually small group homes where 5 to 8 people live together and get support from a Health Care Aid. Residents have private bedrooms and share all other common areas of the home. Basic bedroom furnishings are provided.

Each resident has a Case Manager who assesses health care needs on an ongoing basis, co-ordinates and schedule access to health care services.

Wellness Integrated Support Homes

Offers living spaces for adults who need 24 / 7 access to help with daily activities.

Services include:

• help with daily activities, home making, and medicines
• monitoring health
• access to recreation activities
• scheduling professional services

Living spaces are usually small group homes where 5 to 8 people live together and get support from a Health Care Aid. Residents have private bedrooms and share all other common areas of the home. Basic bedroom furnishings are provided.

Each resident has a Case Manager who assesses health care needs on an ongoing basis, co-ordinates and schedule access to health care services.

Wellness Integrated Support Homes

Offers living spaces for adults who need 24 / 7 access to help with daily activities.

Services include:

• help with daily activities, home making, and medicines
• monitoring health
• access to recreation activities
• scheduling professional services

Living spaces are usually small group homes where 5 to 8 people live together and get support from a Health Care Aid. Residents have private bedrooms and share all other common areas of the home. Basic bedroom furnishings are provided.

Each resident has a Case Manager who assesses health care needs on an ongoing basis, co-ordinates and schedule access to health care services.