Originally published in CalBears. By Tim Miguel November 25, 2015 Stephen Anderson can hold his own in a conversation with the team's medical staff when he has an injury. Very interested in a career in the medical field, Anderson, a senior tight end for the Golden Bears, often chats with the Cal medical staff [...]
Originally published in Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS). By Elsie Kusel, EMT P, BS, P. & Brian Savino, MD. November 23, 2015 Mobile integrated healthcare and community paramedicine (MIH-CP) is making significant strides in areas across the United States. Although goals of MIH-CP programs will differ based on a jurisdiction’s needs, many if [...]
Originally published in Modern Healthcare. By Andis Robeznieks Delvecchio Finley built an impressive track record long before he took over this year at public health system Alameda Health in Oakland, Calif. Finley opened people’s eyes as a young CEO at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, a Los Angeles County hospital, which had just received dismal [...]
Contact Jerri Randrup jrandrup@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-437-4732 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Alameda Hospital Receives American College of Cardiology Award for Cardiac Care NCDR ACTION Registry – GWTG Gold award recognizes high standards ALAMEDA, CA (July 23, 2015) – Alameda Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2015. [...]
Contact Jerri Randrup jrandrup@alamedahealthsystem.org 510-437-4732 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Foundation Furthers Essential Support for Breast Cancer Patients Oakland, Calif. (July 21, 2015) – Alameda Health System (AHS) and the AHS Foundation announced the receipt of a $125,000 grant to assist high-risk patients in need of diagnostic and treatment services for breast cancer. The grant supports [...]
Originally published in Duke University - Alumni Profiles By Carol Jackson & Tavarius Felton June 9, 2015 Delvecchio Finley MPP'02, the 36-year-old CEO of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, has completed a lot of things that many people his age dream of. He managed to leave public housing in Atlanta behind, eventually earning a master's [...]
Originally published in Live Science. By Angela Blaszczak-Boxe May 19, 2015 More than a third of adults in the U.S. have a condition called "metabolic syndrome," which involves a combination of risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, according to a new study. In the study, researchers looked at data [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Trisha Chakrabarti Program and Policy Manager Mandela MarketPlace, Inc. OAKLAND, Calif., April 2, 2015 – In an announcement yesterday morning from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Oakland’s Mandela MarketPlace, in partnership with Alameda Health System’s Highland Hospital and Credibles.co, received $422,500 through the USDA’s Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant [...]
Originally published in The Alamedan. By Donato J. Stinghen March 26, 2015 As we observe Wound Care Awareness Week, it’s important to recognize that chronic wounds are a burden that touches 6.5 million people in the United States. Chronic wounds are wounds that do not heal in a timely manner and risk infection [...]
Originally published in The Alamedan. By Stephen Raskin February 12, 2015 February is historically designated as American Heart Month. More than just a time to “wear red,” many health professionals consider this an opportunity to promote cardiovascular wellness and encourage patients to learn more about the risks for heart disease and stroke. With [...]
