Pregnancy brought feelings of anxiety and isolation for Alameda Health System (AHS) patient Marjorie Vega Martinez until her midwife, Eva Goodfriend-Reano connected her with the Growing, Glowing and Afterglow Program (GGAP). GGAP supports pregnant and post-partum mothers and birthing people with anxiety and depression and helps increase social support. The virtual [...]
When 22-year-old Angel Brinson arrived at Alameda Health System (AHS), she was living with legal blindness after years of vision problems that began in high school. Thanks to the expertise of Lillian Tran, MD, an ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and external diseases, Brinson regained her sight through two life-changing cornea transplants [...]
Every year, my son and I get the flu vaccine together. It’s something I choose to do for myself and for him because it offers real protection. I don’t want to get sick, and I don’t want my son to get sick either. Studies show that the flu vaccine is effective, and [...]
In Recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We’re raffling off a Real People, Real Care swag bag. Answer the breast cancer question below correctly, and your name will be entered in a raffle. True or False: Breast cancer only affects women with a family history of the disease. Submit your answer to the [...]
Join us for the Alameda Hospital Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon in the hospital parking lot at 20270 Clinton Ave in Alameda. Enjoy free flu vaccines for ages 6 months and older, free bike helmets, health screenings, and valuable information on emergency preparedness, [...]
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, and wonder. Estimated number of people who are expected to become uninsured by 2034, due to the Medicaid cuts recently passed by Congress as [...]
Alameda Health System was thrilled to march in the Oakland Pride parade and festival this past Sunday! Over 40 AHS staff, family, and friends marched together with pride, waving flags, sharing smiles, and showing our unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. At [...]
As a health care system that serves Alameda County's most vulnerable patients, Alameda Health System (AHS) is profoundly concerned about H.R. 1 impact on our communities. Millions of Californians may lose access to care and Alameda Health System will continue to advocate relentlessly and strategically at the local, state and federal levels [...]
As an employee relations consultant, Andrea Zamora loves that no two days are the same. She enjoys learning and building strong partnerships between employees, management and unions to create a supportive workplace. Outside of work, she channels her creativity through painting and drawing, including a mural she created for a local gym. [...]
A healthy start leads to a strong school year. Alameda Health System is here to support children with convenient checkups, vaccinations, and sports physicals from the first day of class to the final bell. “When kids feel their best, they do their best and are better learners,” said Pamela Simms-Mackey, MD, chair of [...]
