Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada's largest provincial health authority, responsible for delivering healthcare services throughout Alberta. Created in 2008 by merging nine regional health authorities, AHS operates hospitals, clinics, emergency services, mental health programs, and continuing care facilities across the province. With over 100,000 employees, AHS coordinates everything from emergency room care to cancer treatment to public health programs. While the provincial Ministry of Health sets policy and funding levels, AHS handles the day-to-day delivery of healthcare services to Albertans.