Summer in Alameda means more time outdoors, whether heading to Crown Memorial Beach, dining outside at Alameda Point, or enjoying a picnic at the city’s waterfront parks. Those everyday moments in the sun also serve as a reminder that protecting your skin should be part of every summer routine. We sat [...]
In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, Healthy Alameda wants to remind Alameda Post readers of the signs of stroke, a medical emergency that affects more than 795,000 people in the U.S. every year. A stroke can happen suddenly and without warning. One moment, someone is speaking normally. The next, they may have slurred [...]
After facing potential closure, St. Rose Hospital in Hayward is expanding services through a new strategic partnership with Stanford Health Care. Additionally, Alameda Hospital has secured a prestigious "A" safety grade from the Leapfrog Group. James Jackson, the CEO of Alameda Health System, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss how the [...]
Stanford University and Alameda Health System announced a new partnership on Thursday to expand specialized medical care at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and bolster its financial stability. The agreement is considered a triumphant milestone for St. Rose Hospital, which administrators feared would close as recently as 2024. The partnership will allow the [...]
Hayward, CA, April 9, 2026 – Today, Alameda Health System (AHS) and Stanford Health Care announced a strategic collaboration to expand access to specialized care in the East Bay at an April 9 event held at St. Rose Hospital, an AHS affiliate, in Hayward. A new partnership will [...]
In a hospital corridor, a deep and quiet stillness can take hold. Caregivers line the walls as a family walks with their loved one for the last time, a moment known as an Honor Walk. It is a moment that reflects both profound loss and extraordinary generosity. “It is one of the hardest and [...]
It’s more important than ever that we come together to care for one another. As federal budget cuts strain health providers like Alameda Health System and safety-net services across the country, many organizations are facing difficult reductions in service and capacity. In moments like this, community support is not just meaningful, it is essential. One [...]
From earthquakes and wildfires to tsunamis and power outages, emergencies are always a possibility in Alameda. The key to staying safe is preparation. We spoke with Pete Alimi, Alameda Health System (AHS) environmental health and safety manager, about concrete steps you can take to stay safe during the next emergency. Alimi says every family should [...]
Sambo Ly, Alameda Health System’s manager of interpreter services, was featured in People Magazine for her remarkable experience surviving a brutal genocide and war in Cambodia. Ly was a teenager when the Khmer Rouge genocide began. She experienced many horrors during that time. “I still remember, to this day, the image of the water along the way with corpses floating in the river, abandoned cars and structures,” [...]
As new Medicaid rules take effect in 2026, some people face a critical year-end deadline to keep their opportunity for full-scope health insurance through Medi-Cal. Changes to Medicaid, signed into law with the passage of H.R. 1, and subsequent changes to Medi-Cal from the state, will begin to take effect on January 1, 2026. Some adults with [...]
