Advancing Bone and Joint Health in Canada
The Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute (ABJHI) is an independent charitable organization whose strength is turning knowledge into better care for people with bone and joint health conditions. ABJHI uses the best evidence available to develop innovative products and concepts that improve patient health across Alberta.
Executive Director Announcement
ABJHI is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Jason Werle as the new Executive Director of the Alberta Bone & Joint Health Institute (ABJHI), effective October 1st, 2024. Dr. Werle brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in bone and joint health, making him the ideal choice to lead our organization into its next chapter of growth and innovation.
With Jason’s extensive background as Head, Section of Orthopedic Surgery (UofC), and his role as Senior Medical Director of the Bone and Joint Health Strategic Clinical Network, Jason is well-positioned to lead ABJHI to inspire excellence and engage diverse stakeholders in effective collaboration to expand the awareness of, and solidify ABJHI’s position, as a preferred and essential partner within Alberta’s health systems landscape.
In Jason’s new role, he will focus on driving strategic initiatives, fostering a culture of excellence, and building on the strong foundation that has already been established by our dedicated team.
We are confident that under Jason’s leadership, ABJHI will continue to thrive and deliver exceptional value to all our stakeholders. Please join us in welcoming Jason to the ABJHI family!
Sincerely,
Dr. Don Dick
ABJHI Board Chair
An Agent of Change
We create and implement healthcare services, tools, and ideas that enhance the quality of care and improve health outcomes while maintaining a certain level of independence from the healthcare system.
This is achieved through partnerships with healthcare organizations, care teams, patients, universities, foundations, and non-profit organizations.
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Bone and joint conditions impactings Albertans
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Quality improvement reports prepared each year
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Lives saved annually through hip fracture care path enhancements
262,000
Extra days of hospital bed space through refined hip and knee replacement care
Data at the Forefront
We strive to give our health partners actionable information and work with them on enacting improvements. Our data repository bypasses barriers in the health system to get at the bigger picture. Alongside clinical knowledge and scientific research, this forms the knowledge base to help put change into practice.
