What began as a small blister on Loretta Medellin’s foot quickly spiraled into a health crisis that turned her world upside down. But thanks to Alameda Health System’s (AHS) commitment to serving all, regardless of ability to pay – and to Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid-funded public health insurance program – she received the expert care [...]
Water lover, epic fantasy novel fan and respiratory therapist Allison is passionate about educating her patients on breathing techniques to help them better manage their health. She is proud of San Leandro Hospital’s commitment to patient-centered care and has formed strong bonds with her co-workers, made even stronger during the COVID [...]
Jacqueline (last name withheld to protect patient’s privacy) had no idea that her dream trip abroad to celebrate her 60th birthday would ultimately save her life. A lingering cough brought her to Alameda Health System (AHS), where she received expert, compassionate care that turned a frightening diagnosis into a story of resilience and [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) has received $77 million in funding to build and expand behavioral health facilities at San Leandro Hospital and St. Rose Hospital. AHS will use the funding to build a 10-bed inpatient medical detox and psychiatric care unit at San Leandro Hospital and two 20-bed units dedicated to geriatric psychiatric patients at [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) patient Nicholas Veal has been suffering from painful boils on his skin since he was 15 years old. Officially diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, he has been trying different treatments with varying success for decades, but didn’t feel like he was being taken seriously until he met Dr. Leon Clark. Clark, AHS’ [...]
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. Number of hate crimes recorded against LGBTQIA+ people in 2023, the largest number to date: >2,800 Percent of straight, cisgender people who [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) patients experiencing the sudden and frightening symptoms of a stroke will now receive faster and more integrated care, thanks to the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus’ (WCHHC) recent certification as a stroke center. This designation joins the long-standing certification at Alameda Hospital, expanding AHS’ ability to deliver lifesaving care [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) has been awarded more than $77 million from the California Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS) Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP), funded through Proposition 1. AHS will use the funding to build a 10-bed inpatient medical detox and psychiatric care unit at San Leandro Hospital and two 20-bed units dedicated [...]
ABC News Channel 7 celebrated Mother’s Day with a special feature highlighting the AHS Lullaby Project. The AHS Lullaby Project partners local musicians with Centering Pregnancy patients to write and perform original lullabies for their new babies. Singing lullabies is not just great for child-parent bonding, but can also help improve parents’ mental health [...]
Alameda Health System celebrates National Hospital Week and all of the dedicated people who keep us moving forward in our mission of caring, healing, teaching, and serving all. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, our staff’s compassion, resilience, and commitment to patient-centered care make a lasting difference in the [...]
