Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men who care for others, from fathers and grandfathers to mentors and role models. As Men’s Health Month and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month are observed throughout June, they serve as important reminders for men to prioritize something they often put last: their [...]
This month, we celebrate Nurses Week, Hospital Week and Skilled Nursing Care Week and while our organization is facing real challenges, you continue to show up with compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering sense of purpose and commitment to our mission. This month I’d like to share with you photos from [...]
A patient arrives at the emergency department with slurred speech and sudden weakness on one side. Within seconds, a stroke alert is called, care teams mobilize, and stroke coordinators begin a coordinated response. At Alameda Hospital (AH) and the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC), both certified primary stroke centers, speed [...]
On March 31 at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC), Alameda Health System’s Internal Medicine Residency Program hosted a panel discussion that brought providers together for a candid conversation about the experiences, challenges and career journeys of women physicians. “I was inspired by the incredible resilience and expertise of the [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Coyness Ennix Jr., MD, a pioneering cardiovascular surgeon who began his early career at Highland Hospital and whose legacy reflects clinical excellence, resilience and a lifelong commitment to community. A childhood trip to the doctor first sparked Dr. [...]
For more than a century, Alameda Hospital has been woven into the fabric of the community, serving neighbors, friends and families through life’s most critical moments while building a strong foundation of safe, high-quality care. Today, that legacy continues, with Alameda Hospital earning an “A” in the Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital [...]
Earlier this spring, elected officials, community leaders and staff gathered outside St. Rose Hospital to celebrate a new collaboration between Alameda Health System (AHS) and Stanford Health Care aimed at expanding access to specialized care across Alameda County and strengthening the long-term sustainability of St. Rose Hospital. The April 9, 2026, [...]
CEO James Jackson highlights the importance of stress awareness and prevention this month. Health care work is meaningful but demanding, and unmanaged stress can impact both mental and physical health. Prioritizing well-being is essential to maintaining the focus, resilience, and compassion needed to provide high-quality care. We also sit down with [...]
Hayward, CA, April 9, 2026 – Today, Alameda Health System (AHS) and Stanford Health Care announced a strategic collaboration to expand access to specialized care in the East Bay at an April 9 event held at St. Rose Hospital, an AHS affiliate, in Hayward. A new partnership will [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is implementing Epic Hello World, a new communication platform that enables care teams to communicate directly with patients within the Epic electronic health record (EHR). This change streamlines communication, improves efficiency and supports a more connected patient experience. "Implementing an integrated texting system allows us to standardize [...]
