Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alameda Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Reach Contract Agreement Alameda Hospital now “in-network” for Anthem Blue Cross members Oakland, Calif. — April 12, 2018 — Alameda Health System today announced a new contract with Anthem Blue Cross of California at Alameda Hospital. Beginning May 1, [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 EMBARGOED UNTIL APRIL 10, 2018 Alameda Health System Debuts Medical Simulation Center Oakland, Calif. — April 10, 2018 — Alameda Health System today announced the grand opening of a new state-of-the-art Health Professions Training and Education Center that will give local young women and men from diverse backgrounds hands-on [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 NEWS ADVISORY “Stop the Bleed” Training at Senior Injury Prevention Forum Assemblyman Nate Miley to receive training and certification Oakland, Calif. — March 12, 2018 — At the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services’ Annual Senior Injury Prevention forum on March 16, Supervisor Nate Miley will participate in the hands-on [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Alameda Health System Board of Trustees Approves Implementation of Electronic Health Record System Project Epic EHR system provides transparency of patient records among providers; empowers patients to become active participants in their own health Oakland, Calif. — Jan. 25, 2018 — The Alameda Health System Board [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County Board of Supervisors Names Dr. Taft Bhuket to Alameda Health Systems Board of Trustees Oakland, Calif. — Jan. 17, 2018 —Alameda Health System, the Bay Area’s leading public health system, announced today that Dr. Taft Bhuket has been appointed to the AHS Board of Trustees, [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STOP THE BLEED Training at Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital Oakland, Calif. — Jan. 17, 2018 —No longer are CPR and First Aid training sufficient community life-saving techniques. The new normal with the rise of mass shootings and active shooter situations in schools, churches, public meeting places, [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Food Network Star Aarti Sequeira to Guest Chef at Highland Hospital Cafeteria Sequeira will demonstrate a favorite recipe from her new cookbook Oakland, Calif.— Nov. 8, 2017 — To highlight a native cuisine of one of the diverse populations it serves, Alameda Health System on Thursday [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE County Board of Supervisors Names Abode Services CEO Louis Chicoine to Alameda Health System Board of Trustees Oakland, Calif. — October 25, 2017 —Alameda Health System, the Bay Area’s leading public health system, announced today that Louis Chicoine, executive director for Abode Services, has been appointed [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caring for Community Health and Safety at Every Age at the Alameda Health System Health Fair Free flu shots, bike helmets and health screenings to keep children through seniors safe and healthy Oakland, Calif.— Oct. 16, 2017 — As a committed partner who understands the health [...]
Contact Lorna Fernandes lfernandes@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-506-0812 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARF Recognizes Fairmont Acute Rehabilitation for Excellence in Hospital Care and Care of Stroke Patients International organization issues prestigious three-year accreditation based on dedication and commitment to quality of patient lives Oakland, Calif. — Sept. 25, 2017 — Alameda Health System, a leading public health care [...]