Health regions of Canada
Health regions of Canada are the administrative areas defined by the Canadian Institute for Health Information for which it reports health statistics. These regions are defined by the provinces and territories, and are typically the areas of responsibility for regional health authorities.
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) uses health regions as the geographic areas for which it reports health statistics. These regions are defined by the provinces and territories, and are typically the areas of responsibility for regional health authorities.
Health Regions[edit | edit source]
There are 114 health regions in Canada. Each province and territory has its own way of organizing and delivering health services, and this is reflected in the way they define their health regions.
Alberta[edit | edit source]
In Alberta, there are five health regions, each overseen by a regional health authority.
British Columbia[edit | edit source]
British Columbia has five regional health authorities and a provincial health services authority.
Manitoba[edit | edit source]
Manitoba has five regional health authorities.
New Brunswick[edit | edit source]
New Brunswick has two regional health authorities.
Newfoundland and Labrador[edit | edit source]
Newfoundland and Labrador has four regional health authorities.
Nova Scotia[edit | edit source]
Nova Scotia has one provincial health authority.
Ontario[edit | edit source]
Ontario has 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs).
Prince Edward Island[edit | edit source]
Prince Edward Island has one health authority.
Quebec[edit | edit source]
Quebec has 18 regional health authorities, known as "Integrated Health and Social Services Centres" (CISSS) and "Integrated University Health and Social Services Centres" (CIUSSS).
Saskatchewan[edit | edit source]
Saskatchewan has 12 regional health authorities.
See also[edit | edit source]
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