More Albertans connected to primary care

February 19, 2026 Media inquiries

One year after the launch of Primary Care Alberta, more Albertans can access a primary care provider – and a new tool now connects people even faster.

Alberta’s government and Primary Care Alberta have launched Alberta Find a Provider, a redesigned website that helps Albertans quickly connect with nearby family doctors, nurse practitioners and registered midwives, and clinics accepting new patients. By making it faster and easier to connect with a primary care provider, more Albertans can receive preventive care, earlier diagnoses and stronger support managing chronic conditions.

Alberta now has more primary care providers than ever before. As of Dec. 31, 2025, there were 6,362 family physicians registered provincewide and 1,137 nurse practitioners with active licences, both all-time highs. Through Alberta Find a Provider, more than 800 primary care providers are currently accepting new patients, making it faster and easier for Albertans to connect with care close to home.

“We’ve been focused on strengthening primary care across Alberta, and it is working. More Albertans have access to a regular provider, and new tools like Alberta Find a Provider help make it easier to connect more people with the care they need.”

Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services