Cindy Muñoz, licensed clinical social worker in integrated behavioral health (IBH) at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC) is frequently surprised and deeply moved by how often her patients express their gratitude for feeling seen, heard and supported in a health care setting. “For many patients, it’s the first time they have had space [...]
Scarlett, a three-year-old yellow labrador and medical detection dog along with her canine coworker Rizzo were working their tails off and making friends recently at Park Bridge Rehabilitation & Wellness as part of a pilot program that uses dogs to help identify COVID-19. “We were excited to partner with Early Alert Canines (EAC) for this pilot [...]
The babies born at Alameda Health System's Family Birthing Center on Feb. 29 have rare birthdays that will only come around every four years. Luz Sanchez gave birth to her baby girl, Dayami, at 6:27 a.m. “This is the day I did not want to give birth," Sanchez said. "She’s not going to have a [...]
Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Growing, Glowing and Afterglow Project (GGAP) supports pregnant and post-partum mothers and birthing people with anxiety and depression and helps increase social support. The virtual six-week program is facilitated by a therapist and a community health outreach worker provides group therapy and case management for English and Spanish-speaking AHS patients. “Pregnancy [...]
At Alameda Health System (AHS), where challenges are as diverse as the patients we serve, there lies a remarkable story of perseverance, resilience, and community spirit. Dr. Harris Goodman, a pathologist at AHS, not only excels in unraveling medical mysteries but also conquers the extraordinary world of ultramarathon running. His journey, marked by 23 completed [...]
The 2024 California primary election is on Tuesday, March 5. Every California voter receives a vote-by-mail ballot beginning in early February. In addition to going to the polls on Election day you can return your ballot by mail or by dropping it off at a ballot drop box. Secure ballot boxes are available at the [...]
In recognition of National Women Physicians Day, celebrated on February 3, 2024, Alameda Health System (AHS) honors women physician trailblazers including our first permanent female chief medical officer (CMO), Felicia Tornabene, MD, and her executive leadership team, Porshia Mack, MD, and associate chief medical officer, ambulatory services and Andrea Wu, MD, and associate chief medical [...]
It’s unimaginable that receiving an HIV diagnosis could be something to be grateful for but Alameda Health System (AHS) patient John (name changed to protect patient privacy) believes it not only saved his life, it gave him the wake-up call he needed to start making better and healthier lifestyle choices. “I was 28 years old [...]
Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Trauma Prevention Program recently coordinated its second annual Child Passenger Seat Distribution Event at the Eastmont Wellness Center. The event, coordinated by AHS Community Injury Prevention Coordinator Stefania Kaplanes, provided free car seats along with education on how to safely install them. “We know that proper car seat use reduces [...]
Alameda Health System was honored to have hosted Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam and her staff for a tour of San Leandro Hospital in early January. The tour was an opportunity to foster our relationship with the Supervisor and for AHS staff to showcase their facility and the myriad of services they provide. The Supervisor [...]
