Health care in Alberta

Healthcare in Alberta is publicly funded through the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, providing residents with access to medical services like doctor visits, hospital care, and emergency services without direct charges at point of care. Funded by taxes, it aims to ensure essential health services are available to all residents. The system also includes private options and supplementary insurance for services not fully covered. Alberta’s healthcare emphasizes preventative, community-based, and specialized care, managed by Alberta Health and various regional health authorities to meet the diverse needs of its population.