Overview
Albertans living in rural and remote communities face unique challenges that require tailored supports and approaches to deliver safe, high-quality and sustainable health care services. To help guide actions, address challenges and improve outcomes in rural and remote health care, Alberta’s government has launched a Rural Health Action Plan.
Vision
A resilient and sustainable health care system that can provide every rural and remote Albertan, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, with access to a health system that can deliver the care they need when and where they need it.
Rural Health Action Plan
The Rural Health Action Plan, 2024-2027 outlines 5 focus areas, each with priority actions to address rural and remote health disparities and foster an equitable health care system so Albertans can live happier, healthier lives.
Review the highlights of the 5 focus areas below or read the full strategy.
Focus areas
Workforce
Create a healthy, sustainable, engaged and efficient health workforce in rural and remote Alberta.
Access
Deliver high quality health care and appropriate health services when and where Albertans need it.
Models of care
Create unique care models and solutions that serve the needs in rural and remote communities.
Community care
Address community-specific needs to support the physical and mental well-being of rural and remote Albertans.
Prevention and wellness
Support rural initiatives to reduce risk factors and encourage protective measures to reduce strain on the health system.