A documentary set at Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus will debut at the 68th annual San Francisco International Film Festival. Directed by AHS physician and filmmaker Dr. Jessica Zitter, “The Chaplain & The Doctor” follows AHS Chaplain Betty Clark and Dr. Zitter as they treat patients at the safety-net hospital and [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is proud to announce that Interim Chief Information Officer Christine Yang was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Leading Women for 2025. This prestigious recognition acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their contributions to care delivery improvement, health equity, policy [...]
Congratulations to Alameda Health System’s newest nurses! 21 new nurses were celebrated for their completion of AHS’ New Graduate Nursing Program Thursday at Alameda Hospital. “Compassionate, human care is the most important service nurses can provide,” said Terrance Fitzgerald Shaw, associate chief nursing officer and chief administrative officer for AHS’ north region. “The dedication [...]
Patients who struggle with opioid addiction and who are treated by California emergency department physicians are remarkably successful at achieving long-term engagement in treatment and recovery, according to an original investigation recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Emergency physicians are rising to the challenges posed by the opioid epidemic and [...]
A Girl Scout troop from Hayward and Castro Valley visited Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Family Birthing Center Monday to donate baby supplies to new parents. Scouts Zoe Davis and Kira Jones dropped off the baskets, which included Girl Scout Cookies, to two moms who had recently given birth. In return, new mom and AHS [...]
Alameda Health System has made a significant investment to expand dental and ophthalmology services for residents of Alameda County. Tune in and learn about the state-of-the-art equipment and improved access to care.
Join us as we celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Oakland Black Joy Festival last February through this special photo slideshow. Experience the powerful moments, culture and community that made the festival unforgettable, highlighting the joy, creativity and unity that make Oakland unique. Let these images bring the festival’s energy right to [...]
Access to mental health services for children in Alameda County remains critical. In 2022, fewer than 5% of over 300,000 eligible children under 21 in Alameda County received specialty mental health services (SMHS), according to the California Department of Health Care Services, underscoring a significant gap in care. The new Eastmont Wellness in-person [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) implemented a large-scale colorectal cancer screening outreach initiative using the Cologuard, at-home test to enhance access to screenings. This effort was in partnership with Alameda Alliance and Exact Sciences. “We sent out screening kits to over 3,000 patients who were overdue, surpassing any previous bulk screening efforts we’ve done so [...]
The AHS Index is a new way to look at data that illuminates a snapshot of our world today. It is intended to highlight health inequities and spark conversation, debate, outrage, and wonder. Number of medical schools that rejected Elizabeth Blackwell, who would go on to become the first woman to obtain a medical degree, [...]
