Helping Albertans this respiratory virus season: Ministers Jones and LaGrange

December 19, 2025 Media inquiries

Ministers Matt Jones and Adriana LaGrange issued a statement on Alberta’s health system, highlighting how it is managing seasonal pressures and patient care:

“As Alberta enters a busy respiratory virus season, we encourage all Albertans to follow preventative health best practices, including staying up to date on immunizations, staying home when sick, and choosing the right care option for their needs. If you have questions about your eligibility or where to go for care, please contact a trusted primary care provider, call 811, or visit 811 Health Link, which is available 24-7.

“I also want to remind Albertans that not every flu case requires a visit to the emergency department. Care options include community pharmacies, primary care providers, urgent care centres and virtual care services, which help ensure emergency services remain available for those who need them most.

“We sincerely thank all health care professionals for their dedication, professionalism and tireless work caring for Albertans during this busy time. We encourage Albertans to take simple steps to stay healthy and help protect one another as we move through the season together.”

Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services