In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize and acknowledge the myriad of cultures and ethnicities that make up the diverse populations of Hispanic and Latinx communities and their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of the United States and to Alameda Health System (AHS). This year’s theme Todos Somos, Somos Uno - We [...]
The holiday season and Fall weather bring indoor social gatherings and the perfect combination to spread the flu. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness. A bad case of the flu can result in hospitalization or even death. Because flu viruses are unpredictable and can change over time, everyone [...]
At Alameda Health System (AHS), we continue to be thoughtful about our ongoing commitment for identifying the right patients at the right time for the most appropriate coordinated care. Thanks to the recent implementation of Compass Rose, a comprehensive care management module in Epic, our community health teams are now better equipped to improve our [...]
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. Year that the Philippine Commission and United States passed the Pensionado Act, a scholarship program that brought Filipino students to [...]
Help us celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the Pinkathon's 10th anniversary and raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! Participate virtually or in-person on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. Run, Walk or Roll Any Distance You Want! 5K-10K-10M-13.1M-26.2M-50K-Pink Ribbon Trail (5M) or Choose Your Own Distance. [...]
The Alameda Health System Breast Clinic is supported by a diverse community of health care professionals committed and empowered to providing excellent, compassionate, and collaborative care for our patients. Our staff works hard to eliminate disparities for patients while promoting wellness. AHS has recently launched a new set of webpages supporting the Breast Cancer Patient [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) would like to give a big thank you to all the AHS staff and their families for joining Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) James Jackson at the Dig Deep Farms Food Hub in San Leandro. It was a perfect morning for harvesting vegetables, pulling weeds, and spreading mulch to prepare the [...]
Alameda, Calif. — Oct. 2, 2023 — The Community Health Fair at Alameda Hospital was an annual event for 25 years before going on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Alameda Health System (AHS) is pleased to announce its return. This year’s theme is disaster and emergency preparedness, and the Alameda Fire Department, Alameda [...]
Dr. Andrew Herring. “If we have an expensive research product that’s only available to a small number of people, that’s not going to move the needle,” said Dr. Andrew Herring, medical director of the Alameda Health System Bridge Clinic. “I love anything spent on trying to figure out this disease and think it’s [...]
Oakland, Calif. — Sept. 27, 2023 — Alameda Health System’s skilled nursing facility in Alameda, CA has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2024 list of America’s Best Nursing Homes. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced today, Sept. 27, 2023, [...]
