New AHS clinic confronts a skin disease mostly affecting African Americans

  Alameda Health System (AHS) patient Nicholas Veal has been suffering from painful boils on his skin since he was 15 years old. Officially diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, he has been trying different treatments with varying success for decades, but didn’t feel like he was being taken seriously until he met Dr. Leon Clark. [...]

2025-07-15T22:05:36+00:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

ED teams honored with Quest for Zero Award for excellence in patient safety

  Alameda Health System’s (AHS) three emergency departments at Highland, Alameda and San Leandro Hospitals have received the prestigious Quest for Zero Quality Award from BETA Healthcare Group. The honor underscores AHS’ strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality emergency care while continuously working to reduce risk and improve outcomes for all patients. “The Quest for [...]

2025-07-07T18:27:47+00:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

MyChart Bedside reimagines the hospital stay for patients

  MyChart Bedside mobile is now available to all inpatient clinical areas at Alameda, San Leandro and Highland Hospitals, making it even easier for Alameda Health System (AHS) patients to stay informed, connected and in control while in the hospital. “By expanding MyChart Bedside, we’re leveraging technology to provide an exceptional patient experience, putting real-time [...]

2025-07-07T17:55:58+00:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Chronicles: Reimagining St. Rose Hospital with subacute

  In November 2024, Alameda Health System affiliated with St. Rose Hospital to avert its closure and ensure patients in Central and Southern Alameda County have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve. Alameda Health System came into the affiliation with a vision to reimagine St. Rose Hospital and [...]

2025-06-20T16:55:55+00:00June 20th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Homeless, uninsured and facing amputation, her comeback will inspire you

  What began as a small blister on Loretta Medellin’s foot quickly spiraled into a health crisis that turned her world upside down. But thanks to Alameda Health System’s (AHS) commitment to serving all, regardless of ability to pay – and to Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid-funded public health insurance program – she received the expert care [...]

2025-06-24T21:26:34+00:00June 17th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Spotlight: Allison Vonk

  Water lover, epic fantasy novel fan and respiratory therapist Allison is passionate about educating her patients on breathing techniques to help them better manage their health. She is proud of San Leandro Hospital’s commitment to patient-centered care and has formed strong bonds with her co-workers, made even stronger during the COVID [...]

2025-06-17T16:01:38+00:00June 17th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

How a dream vacation and a cough led one woman to a lifesaving diagnosis

  Jacqueline (last name withheld to protect patient’s privacy) had no idea that her dream trip abroad to celebrate her 60th birthday would ultimately save her life. A lingering cough brought her to Alameda Health System (AHS), where she received expert, compassionate care that turned a frightening diagnosis into a story of resilience and [...]

2025-06-17T18:47:26+00:00June 17th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Chronicles: Hospital Week

  Alameda Health System celebrates National Hospital Week and all of the dedicated people who keep us moving forward in our mission of caring, healing, teaching, and serving all. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, our staff’s compassion, resilience, and commitment to patient-centered care make a lasting difference in the [...]

2025-05-13T00:21:06+00:00May 13th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Spotlight: Mitchell Early

A passionate world traveler, pet lover and community health outreach worker. For Mitchell Early, being a community health outreach worker means more than offering advice — it’s about meeting patients where they are and empowering them to take control of their health, with him providing support. He sees every patient as more [...]

2025-05-13T15:41:45+00:00May 13th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Celebrating Hospital Week

Hospital Week is underway— a time to celebrate the incredible staff who bring our mission to life and make Alameda Health System (AHS) a place of hope and healing. Whether on the front lines or working behind the scenes, each of you plays a vital role in delivering skilled, compassionate and culturally competent care [...]

2025-05-13T16:54:44+00:00May 12th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|