“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.” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A quick shoutout to THANK all our volunteers and donors! We truly appreciate it.
From The Military War Zone to The CoronaVirus Front Line One of our own was recently featured by Good Morning America by a patient that she had cared for in the past. Fourteen years ago, Nurse Debra Muhl, was better recognized as Lieutenant Colonel Deborah Muhl. She was a highly decorative Air [...]
“..THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, BRAVERY, HARD WORK AND COMMITMENT..” Dear Doctors, Today is National Doctors’ Day. I am taking this opportunity to thank you for your dedication, bravery, hard work and commitment during this unprecedented time. It is beyond imagination how our world has changed in less than a few weeks, [...]
Alameda Health System appreciates the overwhelming support from members of our community. It is currently accepting supplies for use by hospital and clinic staff at Alameda Hospital, Fairmont Hospital & Rehabilitation Center, Highland Hospital, John George Psychiatric Hospital, San Leandro Hospital and its Wellness Centers. Donations can be delivered to Fairmont Hospital, Central Supply Service, [...]
As the number of COVID-19 cases rise in the United States and in the Bay Area., AHS has been preparing should we receive an influx of patients at our acute-care hospitals. We’ve worked with regulatory agencies to be able to open alternate COVID-19 sites at Alameda, Highland and San Leandro hospitals. Highland Hospital has [...]
If you or a family member have recently traveled to an area of risk, or if you think you may have been exposed to the virus and have symptoms of respiratory illness, you should contact your health care provider right away.
Dr. Deborah Ellis is taking a pound of cure these days, because she delayed the ounce of prevention longer than she should have. “I am a champion for screening. When you are told by your physician to get screened, get it done. Make no excuses. Do [...]
