I’m pleased to share an important update with you. In this video, I discuss the rescission of our planned reduction in force, thank everyone whose partnership helped make this possible and outline the work ahead to address our ongoing financial challenges. I also want to thank our staff for your [...]
For more than seven decades, Alameda Health System (AHS) has invested in preparing tomorrow’s doctors to care for one of the nation’s most diverse patient populations. This July, 30 new internal medicine residents arrived at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC), where they will develop their clinical skills in a collaborative [...]
We are proud to recognize Daniel Winkle, MD, chief, division of physical medicine and rehabilitation and director of acute rehabilitation services. We also recognize the teams at San Leandro Hospital's Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for their outstanding performance during The Joint Commission's (TJC) survey. The [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is proud to congratulate Sarah Rahman, MD, chief medical information officer (CMIO), on receiving an Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) award honoring her contributions to clinical informatics and her leadership in advancing health care technology.Dr. Rahman was recognized for championing the voice of safety-net health [...]
With miles of shoreline, waterfront trails and neighborhood parks, Alameda offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. From the Bay Farm Island Trail to Shoreline Park, these local spaces provide places to recharge, stay active and support emotional well-being and overall health. In a world shaped by busy schedules, screen [...]
This year, our Black Employees Affinity Network or BEAN hosted a Backyard Boogie at Fairmont Hospital, to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate Black culture, community and honor our legacy of courage, perseverance, and hope. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) has earned national recognition as one of just 26 organizations selected to join the Change Maker Accelerators Program led by the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience. The highly competitive, yearlong initiative brings together hospitals, health systems, academic institutions and care [...]
In this month’s CEO Chronicles, CEO James Jackson celebrates Women’s History Month by sharing the inspiring story of Hilda Martini, a Park Bridge Rehabilitation and Wellness resident who recently turned 100. From her journey from Holland to Oakland to her simple secrets for a long life, Ms. Martini’s story is [...]
