Within the past week, our nation has passed the one-year mark in which the first case of COVID-19 appeared in the United States. At that time, we could not have anticipated the hundred of thousands of deaths or the millions that would be sickened by the coronavirus in this country. The impact on our health [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) Board of Trustees Wednesday unanimously approved the appointment of former AHS executive James Jackson as the system’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. Jackson will assume the role immediately and partner on the transition with outgoing CEO Delvecchio Finley, who is leaving AHS on January 22. After one of the most tumultuous [...]
Today, five frontline staff at Alameda Health System (AHS) Highland Hospital were the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. It marks a historic moment and big step forward in the fight to end the global pandemic as Alameda County and Bay Area continue to face a surge in cases and hospitalizations. The vaccine is [...]
The newly appointed Board of Trustees (BOT) for Alameda Health System (AHS) met today, December 16, 2020 to elect officers, form working committees and set the meeting calendar for 2021. The Board of Trustees is appointed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and is charged with the governance of Alameda Health System. The [...]
California residents now have one more tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Smartphone users can sign up for CA Notify, an app that sends an alert if the user has been around someone who later tests positive for COVID-19. CA Notify is not a contact tracing app and it does not track [...]
During the holiday season unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and the increased consumption of alcohol can raise stress levels, which can contribute to incidents of domestic violence. Add to that, conditions created by COVID-19 including social distancing, working remotely and job loss and the numbers rise even more. “At Alameda Health System (AHS) we believe [...]
Please join us virtually on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 7 – 8:00 p.m. for the Alameda Health System Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Gala. Attendance is free and everyone is invited to attend. This year the gala will celebrate and recognize Alameda County’s Health Care Heroes and Mobile Clinic.The one-hour event will recognize our frontline staff and [...]
Atrium Health Announces Delvecchio Finley as New CEO of Atrium Health Navicent Oakland, Calif. — Dec. 3, 2020 — Atrium Health has named Delvecchio Finley as president and chief executive officer of Georgia-based Atrium Health Navicent, effective February 1, 2021. Finley has served as chief executive officer of Alameda Health System (AHS) [...]
Did you know? Flu can lower your body’s defenses to other infections, including COVID-19. Older adults, smokers, or anyone with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease are especially at risk. Don’t take chances with flu – get your flu shot now. Alameda Health System (AHS) patients can walk up and get a flu [...]
As we begin to plan our holiday celebrations, taking precautions to keep our families and loved ones safe will be just as important as ensuring we have all the necessary ingredients for the pecan pie. Especially with Alameda County getting bumped back to the most restrictive Purple Tier due the rapidly rising number COVID-19 [...]
