Healthy Alameda: Longevity tips from a 100-year-old Alameda resident

Hilda Martini has lived a long life. So long that she received a certificate of recognition from the Mayor of Alameda, celebrating her 100th birthday, on March 15. Martini currently lives at Park Bridge Rehabilitation and Wellness, a skilled nursing facility that is part of Alameda Health System (AHS). Link: https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-longevity-tips-100-year-old-alameda-resident/ [...]

2026-03-18T19:15:21+00:00March 17th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

AHS honors culture and community at the Black Joy Parade

Joy pride and community filled the streets of Oakland on February 22 as more than 50 Alameda Health System (AHS) employees took part in the annual Black Joy Parade. Walking alongside neighbors and community partners, AHS team [...]

2026-03-17T17:48:56+00:00March 17th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Women who advanced health care; from ancient medicine to modern innovation

The AHS Index is a new way to look at data that illuminates a snapshot of our world today. Its goal is to bring inequities into focus and encourage solutions that advance health for all. Number of recipes for medical remedies in ‘The Diseases and Cures of Women,’ written by Egyptian physician Metrodora, who [...]

2026-03-16T18:02:19+00:00March 16th, 2026|Categories: AHS Index, AHS Newsletter, Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|

CEO Chronicles: Black History Month Message

As we recognize Black History Month, I want to begin by acknowledging the difficult times many of us are experiencing across the organization. We are navigating painful layoffs and carrying the weight of uncertainty together. I want you to know that your resilience, compassion and continued commitment to patient care [...]

2026-02-17T19:00:57+00:00February 17th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

U.S. health care sheds jobs as H.R. 1 dismantles safety net

The AHS Index is a new way to look at data that illuminates a snapshot of our world today. Its goal is to bring inequities into focus and encourage solutions that advance health for all. Estimated reduction in federal health care spending over the next 10 years embedded in H.R.1: $1 trillion Portion of [...]

2026-02-19T23:44:07+00:00February 13th, 2026|Categories: AHS Index, AHS Newsletter, Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|

Listening to her heart changed everything

Lynda Wilson ensures patients get the care they need by coordinating physician schedules. Two years ago, she became a cardiology patient at Alameda Health System (AHS). The experience changed how she views heart health and gave her a lesson she now shares with women: always listen to your [...]

2026-02-14T00:20:17+00:00February 13th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

The power of patient partnership in improving care

At Alameda Health System (AHS), the most important voice in health care is the patient’s. Through the Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC), patients and families partner with leaders and care teams to ensure care is shaped by real experiences, real needs and the communities AHS serves every [...]

2026-03-04T01:48:45+00:00February 13th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Celebrating culture, community and care at the Lunar New Year Bazaar

Alameda Health System (AHS) was proud to join the Oakland Chinatown 34th Lunar New Year Bazaar to celebrate culture, community and connection. We were honored to share important health resources and to have our physicians on-site providing free blood [...]

2026-02-14T00:21:07+00:00February 13th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Here’s how you can help sustain quality care while navigating financial challenges

Alameda Health System (AHS) continues to work diligently to navigate an unprecedented financial crisis by identifying savings or improvement opportunities with its $100 Million Together campaign. This effort recognizes a simple truth: meeting its $100 million savings goal will require solidarity and ideas, partnership and action from all staff.AHS [...]

2026-01-20T19:20:16+00:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles|

Refreshed branded templates released for the new year

Our Public Affairs and Community Engagement (PACE) department has released new branded templates for your communications needs. The new templates include flyers, posters and PowerPoint presentation slides, with refreshed colors, updated graphics and new design elements. Strong branding builds trust and recognition, helping people better understand and connect [...]

2026-01-20T19:01:02+00:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles|