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AHS celebrates 10 years of providing culturally appropriate care through its QBS Program
 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 [...]
A century of strength: Peggy Cambra’s rehabilitation journey
 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 [...]
Prostate cancer risks highest for Black men: key steps for early detection
 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 [...]
AHS executive draws on personal experience to inspire empathy in health care
 Born in the United States, to parents who immigrated from Central America, Richard Espinoza’s upbringing in San Francisco’s Mission District was deeply influenced by a passion for social justice [...]
Upgrading Alameda Hospital to meet seismic requirements
In response to the Northridge earthquake, California lawmakers passed a law that requires hospitals to seismically upgrade their existing buildings or replace them to ensure safety by 2030. Buildings [...]
From physician to mentor: AHS doctor paves the way for the next generation of health care leaders
 In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Alameda Health System (AHS) spotlights Alejandro DÃaz, MD, program director, internal medicine residency and vice-chair of internal medicine. Born and raised in Miami [...]