Every Alameda Health System (AHS) employee contributes to the patient experience. Our staff’s compassion, empathy, and professionalism create an exceptional environment where patients feel heard, valued, and cared for. Together, we have fostered a culture of inclusivity and collaboration that is evident in every interaction with our patients and their families. This year, we [...]
In the heart of every community lies a lifeline that connects individuals in their most vulnerable moments: the blood supply. Alameda Health System’s (AHS) adult Level 1 Trauma Center at its Highland Hospital serves as the frontline in providing critical care to individuals facing life-threatening injuries. Here every drop of blood can mean the difference [...]
In the summer of 2018, Alameda Health System (AHS) glaucoma patient Dushown Ledbetter was waiting to catch a bus home from the Bay Fair BART station, a trip he had taken many times before but on this day in a matter of minutes what he describes as a “thick fog” covered both his eyes leaving [...]
This National Donate Life Month Alameda Health System (AHS) recognizes all those who have given the gift of life as organ and tissue donors and highlights the ongoing need for more registered donors, especially in communities of color. “Every donor registration represents a life-saving opportunity for our patients, their families and the communities we serve,” [...]
At Alameda Health System (AHS) our compassionate and dedicated volunteers create welcoming and supportive environments for our patients and families often during their most vulnerable and challenging times. For volunteer Carlos Perez, a senior at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) giving back and making a difference in the community runs in the family. His [...]
In recognition of Women’s History Month, Alameda Health System (AHS) spotlights women physician trailblazers including our first permanent female chief medical officer (CMO), Felicia Tornabene, MD, and her executive leadership team, Porshia Mack, MD, and associate chief medical officer, ambulatory services and Andrea Wu, MD, and associate chief medical officer, acute care services. The most [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) has partnered with Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless (ACHCH) to bring greater access to quality care through our Epic Community Connect platform. “This groundbreaking partnership signifies a major step forward in our mission to provide comprehensive care to those who need it most,” said Mark Amey, chief information officer. [...]
Cindy Muñoz, licensed clinical social worker in integrated behavioral health (IBH) at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC) is frequently surprised and deeply moved by how often her patients express their gratitude for feeling seen, heard and supported in a health care setting. “For many patients, it’s the first time they have had space [...]
Scarlett, a three-year-old yellow labrador and medical detection dog along with her canine coworker Rizzo were working their tails off and making friends recently at Park Bridge Rehabilitation & Wellness as part of a pilot program that uses dogs to help identify COVID-19. “We were excited to partner with Early Alert Canines (EAC) for this pilot [...]
The babies born at Alameda Health System's Family Birthing Center on Feb. 29 have rare birthdays that will only come around every four years. Luz Sanchez gave birth to her baby girl, Dayami, at 6:27 a.m. “This is the day I did not want to give birth," Sanchez said. "She’s not going to have a [...]
