In preparation for the winter weather and due to a low number of appointments and walk-ins, Alameda Health System (AHS) will be closing the San Leandro COVID-19 testing site after November 20, 2020 and will continue to expand testing capacity at the Highland Hospital COVID-19 testing site. AHS patients requiring COVID-19 testing should be [...]
Alameda Health System Hosts Virtual Holiday Food Drive! COVID-19 has changed so much of our everyday lives – how we work, how we shop, how we socialize and even how we contribute to our favorite charities. The holiday season is often a time for us to participate in food drives to help some [...]
This month, in honor of Veterans Day and in recognition of all the amazing veterans we are honored to work alongside, Alameda Health System (AHS) expresses our thanks and gratitude to the brave men and women for their sacrifice and service to our country and the community we serve. We know that every [...]
Creating a Better Patient Experience by Increasing Access to More Medical Information Beginning on Monday, November 2, 2020, Alameda Health System (AHS) patients will find a host of new documents in their MyAlamedaHealth account to inform their health care experience at AHS. "It's a new day for our patients at AHS. Now, they [...]
AHS & ACPHD Launches Prenatal and Postpartum Care Program Developed For, By and With Black People Alameda Health System (AHS) in collaboration with the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) is launching BElovedBIRTH Black Centering, an evolution in the prenatal and postpartum model of care delivered in group settings and developed by, [...]
In celebration of our nurses and to commemorate their continuous contributions of healing and hope to the community, a 23-foot mural was recently installed at Highland Hospital in partnership with Alameda County. The mural dedicated to our nurses completes the final phase of three historic wall displays that depict the rich heritage of Highland Hospital, [...]
Many are headed back to school during this month and whether students are attending class in person or participating through virtual learning, it is important that they are up to date on their immunizations especially during COVID-19 and as the flu season approaches. Nationwide, immunizations have shown a decline by approximately 40% from [...]
“We treat every mom and family with compassion and respect,” said Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Alameda Health System (AHS) Kevin Scott Smith, MD. “Our patients can see themselves in our team of midwives, doctors, breastfeeding experts and other staff who are from diverse backgrounds,” he said. “We provide the best care, resources [...]
The Tragic Death of Chadwick Boseman Reminds Us All of the Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings As we mourn the passing of Chadwick Boseman, Alameda Health System (AHS) encourages our patients and the community we serve to get screened early. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers if detected early. The American [...]
