For many of us, the winter season brings cozy gatherings, festive celebrations and the chance to create cherished memories with loved ones. As cooler weather draws us indoors, prioritizing safety is key to ensuring a healthy and joyful holiday season.By practicing proper food safety and staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, you [...]
Shake up your holiday tradition and give the gift of life at an AHS blood drive! The American Red Cross is teaming up with Alameda Health System to offer two community blood drives at Alameda Hospital and San Leandro Hospital to help save lives. Blood donations are needed all year round, but during the [...]
A special message from our Hand Hygiene Workgroup to remind you that hands that care, remind and share and wash for wellness everywhere!
In efforts to keep hospitalized patients engaged and informed about their care, Alameda Health System (AHS) expanded MyChart Bedside to Alameda Hospital’s Med-Surg and Tele Units. In January 2024 the tool was successfully rolled out at San Leandro Hospital. MyChart Bedside allows patients to view information on their vital signs, laboratory results, medical [...]
At Alameda Health System (AHS) our employees are our greatest asset. Our STARs (Service Team Award Recipients) are employees recognized for going above and beyond the standards of behavior with outstanding performance based on contributions to the AHS vision, mission and values. These individuals demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm in their day-to-day duties. They [...]
The AHS Index is a new way to look at data that illuminates a snapshot of our world today. It is intended to highlight health inequities and spark conversation, debate, outrage, and wonder. Number of emergency room visits provided across Alameda Health System’s (AHS’) hospitals, including at John George Psychiatric Hospital, in fiscal year [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is the recipient of a Quality Leaders Award for excellence in pediatric primary care. The AHS Department of Pediatrics was selected from a highly competitive pool of entries and honored in the care redesign category. The Quality Leaders Awards are administered by the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems [...]
The acute care hospital at Alameda Health System garners national recognition for patient safety ALAMEDA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2024 – Alameda Hospital has earned an “A” safety grade, the highest possible, from the Leapfrog Group, an independent, national nonprofit watchdog group focused on patient safety. “Congratulations to our staff for this recognition of their steadfast [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) Chief Executive Officer, James Jackson, Interim Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Beth Mahler, and Vice President of Population Health Dr. Mini Swift attended a roundtable hosted by Congresswoman Barbara Lee last month. During the discussion, Congresswoman Lee shared updates on her work in Washington D.C., including her recent introduction of the [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) residents, providers, Bridge clinic substance use navigators and the Latinx Affinity Group, offered free health screenings, substance use education, health information, and community resources to attendees as part of our commitment to community well-being. These screenings included [...]
