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. Yearly increase in breast cancer rates over the last decade among young women in their 20s, a surprising uptick for a [...]
ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 – Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Community Health Fair returns to Alameda Hospital this year with a full lineup of free health services, including first-come first-serve flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The fair will be held on Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Alameda Hospital parking lot. “Offering free [...]
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 – Alameda Health System (AHS) has received a new grant that will help doctors offer home visits to patients. House calls are a model of care most often associated with old-fashioned or luxury health care. But the benefits of house calls may be most impactful when applied to vulnerable populations [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) was featured in the East Bay Times for an innovative program that pairs expecting moms with local musicians to write and sing original lullabies for their babies. This is the second round of The AHS Lullaby Project, which is a partnership with Carnegie Hall and Noe Music. Patients in Beloved Birth [...]
In response to the increased number of survivors of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking seeking care in our labor and delivery unit, AHS is proud to announce the launch of a new support group dedicated to providing non-judgmental, confidential, and compassionate care. This initiative aims to offer survivors a safe space where they can receive [...]
This month’s video spotlights our gynecological oncology services, which provide critical care to complex patients. Our dedicated physicians and health care teams are among the best in their field and are committed to delivering patient- and family-centered care that meets each individual’s unique needs. Please take a moment to hear about the [...]
There’s a lot to look forward to when heading back to school: seeing old friends, meeting new friends, new teachers and sports. But we can’t forget, germs lurk all around classrooms and playgrounds and our students may be bringing home more than just homework. Fortunately there are steps parents can take to keep germs [...]
This month Alameda Health System (AHS) is celebrating a decade of bridging language and culture by providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services for our patients at every touchpoint thanks to the Qualified Bilingual Staff (QBS) Program and its participants. “A language barrier is an invisible disability because when our patients cannot fully describe their [...]
Peggy Cambra, a longtime resident of Alameda celebrated her 99th birthday this year. She is a remarkable woman with a deep appreciation for the quality medical care she has received over the years at Alameda Health System (AHS). “My mother appreciates having all her medical records in one system so that AHS staff has [...]
This National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Alameda Health System (AHS) emphasizes the importance of education and early detection, especially for Black men who are disproportionately affected by the disease. According to Timothy Ito, MD, urology at AHS, African American men are at an increased risk for developing prostate cancer over white men and [...]
