Membership

Why should I become a member?

Connect with peers

HIMSS members include a broad range of professionals from health system administrators, clinicians, policy makers, industry consultants, project managers, clinical informaticists, and technical leaders. Build the network necessary to achieve your career goals.

 Be a leader

As a member and volunteer you have the opportunity to help create content including educational resources and earn leadership experience.

 Access content

HIMSS volunteers and staff publish hundreds of content pieces including educational events and conferences, thought-leadership white papers, public policy positions, on-demand topical webinars and various other publications.

 Save money!

Members receive complimentary access to hundreds of valuable resources and save an average of 20% on publications and educational events.

 Stay Informed

Members receive a complimentary monthly subscription to Healthcare IT News as well as various chapter communications with information about upcoming events and education opportunities.

 

How do I join?

1) Navigate to the HIMSS membership website and click ‘Join Now’

2) Create your account (new member) or sign-in

3) Choose the membership option that is right for you

4) Under ‘Select Your Chapter’, choose Non-US, then HIMSS Canadian Prairies

 

If you are employed by Alberta Health Services, you are eligible for a FREE HIMSS membership.

Alberta Health Services participates in the HIMSS Organizational Affiliate Program (OA Program)

 

 Sign Up Instructions:

  • Visit this link to enroll: www.himss.org/oa-signup
  • Only use employee email address to enroll (personal email addresses will cause an error message).
  • Enter your demographic information and click the yellow "JOIN" button on the Organizational Affiliate Membership Sign-Up Page.
  • Follow the prompts on the screens to complete your membership.
  • Watch this online tutorial for a walk-through