Health Care

Under the Canada Health Act, all Albertans are guaranteed access to medically necessary health care.

All Alberta residents must pay a fee to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan to access healthcare services. The basic rate for coverage is $44 per month for individuals, or $88 per month for families. For qualified applicants, premiums are reduced or waived according to their income.

An Alberta Health Care card gives you access to the public health care system including medical checkups and hospital visits. Private clinics exist, but are permitted to perform only elective services not included as part of the primary care available through our health care system.

The health care system in southeast Alberta and area is administered by Palliser Health, which operates public health clinics and hospitals in the region.

The Palliser Health Region is responsible for the health services for the Village of Empress.
It is one of nine health regions in the province. 

Palliser Health Region
Corporate Office
666-5th Street SW
Medicine Hat, AB  T1A 4H6
Phone: (403) 528-5633
Fax:  (403) 529-8998

Village of Empress Health Services
Available services in Empress include a fully equipped first aid unit on site or in town with certified Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) and Community Health Services. A doctor travels to Empress to see patients one day per week.

For emergencies call 911.

An array of services is provided out of neighboring town of Oyen.

• Physicians
• Dentist
• Optometrist
• Chiropractor
• Physiotherapist
• Early prevention dental services
• Outpatient/inpatient respiratory services
• Speech therapist/audiologist
• Recreation therapy
• Mental health worker
• Massage therapist
• Homecare

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For more information:

• Alberta Health Care Insurance - Alberta’s Health and Wellness' page with information on Alberta’s health care system including the forms needed to get signed up.
• Alberta Health and Wellness - The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is a publicly administered and funded health care system that guarantees Albertans receive universal access to medically necessary hospital and medical services. AHCIP forms, information on premium and drug assistance, answers to common questions and more are available.
• Palliser Health Region - A valuable resource, with comprehensive information about all of the health services available in Empress and the Palliser region.
• Health Canada - The Health Canada site focuses on providing immigrants with information about health care coverage. It also contains good links to other helpful information on employment, health promotion, and more.

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