We are Committed to Building an Inclusive and Nondiscriminatory Health Care System
We stand with the Department of Health Care Service’s commitment to building an inclusive and nondiscriminatory health care system that is accessible by all. In these times of confusion due to differing rules and decisions, we want to reaffirm our commitment to health equity, diversity and inclusion for all of the communities that [...]
We’re Healers
We’re mad! We’re hurting! But, we’re healers, so we won’t be stopped! Colleagues, During my adolescent years, I once fell off a play structure about 12-15ft tall and landed flat on my chest. For a few minutes (but what felt much longer), I experienced a terribly frightening sensation of being unable to either [...]
Through Testing and Outreach AHS Supports Our Homeless Community During COVID-19
People experiencing homelessness are uniquely vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 and Alameda Health System (AHS), in collaboration with the county, has been at the forefront of providing much-needed care and testing. By Janet DeVor As a collaborating partner for Alameda County’s Project Roomkey, Damon Francis, MD and medical director for the AHS Health [...]
First AHS Ambulatory COVID-19 Testing Site Opens at San Leandro Hospital
As part of Alameda Health System’s (AHS) comprehensive COVID-19 response and recovery plan, the system opened its first ambulatory drive-through and walk-up testing site at San Leandro Hospital (SLH) for AHS patients on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. After being evaluated by an AHS physician, symptomatic patients who meet the criteria for COVID-19 and receive a [...]
Joseph Peters-A Legacy of Service and Pride
“I’m just an Oakland kid who loves his city, who loves the people in the city and has a heart for this community and wants to see young people strive and do better. It was a higher perspective that my dad offered me through his job here at Highland.” [...]
A Salute to All Our Staff
As we approach Hospital Week, we want you to know how honored and grateful we are for ALL of our staff. You are the engine that makes our motor run and without you we would not be able to meet our mission of caring, healing, teaching and serving all. Today we honor YOU for all [...]
Strengthening Patient Experience via Technology
Alameda Health System’s Dr. Jenny Cohen has cared for her 75-year-old patient for more than five years. Diagnosed with cancer, the patient was now receiving hospice care. On their March 23 telephone visit, Dr. Cohen discovered the cancer was getting worse and she worried she would not be able to see her patient in [...]
Thank You to Our Volunteers and Donors
A quick shoutout to THANK all our volunteers and donors! We truly appreciate it.
African-American Women Are Dying From Pregnancy-Related Complications At A Much Higher Rate Than Other Races.#BMHW20
This Black Maternal Health Week (#BMHW20) we want to sound the alarm and raise awareness to the disparities in black maternal health and share what Alameda Health System (AHS) is doing to help address these disparities in maternal health. The black community is facing a health crisis that isn't gaining enough attention. Black [...]