Getting a healthy start at every grade

  A healthy start leads to a strong school year. Alameda Health System is here to support children with convenient checkups, vaccinations, and sports physicals from the first day of class to the final bell. “When kids feel their best, they do their best and are better learners,” said Pamela Simms-Mackey, MD, chair of [...]

2025-09-08T15:38:49+00:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Don’t let flu or COVID-19 keep you from what matters most

  Respiratory illness season is right around the corner. Getting vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 means you won’t miss out on work, school or quality time with family and friends. Flu and COVID-19 are contagious respiratory illnesses that can come on quickly and severely and in some cases may result in hospitalization or worse, [...]

2025-09-08T15:38:07+00:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Alameda Hospital and St. Rose Hospital earn national recognition for heart care excellence

  The American Heart Association has recognized Alameda Hospital and St. Rose Hospital, an Alameda Health System affiliate, for improving the outcomes of patients with heart disease and stroke. Each year, the American Heart Association recognizes hospitals nationwide for following up-to-date, research-based guidelines that ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care. This recognition is [...]

2025-09-08T17:07:49+00:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week recap

A huge thank you to everyone for your support during National Community Health Worker (CHW) Awareness Week. It was an incredible success! From powerful stories to engaging events, the week was full of opportunities to recognize and celebrate the vital work of [...]

2025-09-08T21:41:29+00:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Chronicles: Community Engagement & Gold Pin Program

  Each year, Alameda Health System (AHS) supports and participates in more than 50 community engagement activities. This would not be possible without our Public Affairs and Community Engagement (PACE) team and many AHS staff who graciously volunteer their time. Watch the video to learn more and to hear about my new [...]

2025-07-08T17:57:23+00:00July 8th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Spotlight: Fanny Domijan

  Certified medical interpreter, volunteer and senior learning & development specialist. Fanny Domijan approaches every role, whether training AHS staff or volunteering as a medical interpreter in rural Guatemala, with curiosity, compassion and teamwork. Moved by the resilience of patients with little access to care, she embodies our mission of caring, healing, teaching, [...]

2025-07-08T15:26:11+00:00July 8th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Keeping patients from falling through the cracks

  At Alameda Health System (AHS), a simple sign in the emergency department (ED) — Expect the Test — is making a big impact. By screening ED patients for HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and syphilis, AHS is advancing prevention, early diagnosis and timely treatment. “For many without regular access to care, the ED is where [...]

2025-07-07T17:59:00+00:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

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|