A passionate world traveler, pet lover and community health outreach worker. For Mitchell Early, being a community health outreach worker means more than offering advice — it’s about meeting patients where they are and empowering them to take control of their health, with him providing support. He sees every patient as more [...]
Hospital Week is underway— a time to celebrate the incredible staff who bring our mission to life and make Alameda Health System (AHS) a place of hope and healing. Whether on the front lines or working behind the scenes, each of you plays a vital role in delivering skilled, compassionate and culturally competent care [...]
Our nurses are the listeners, the comforters, the tireless protectors. They speak up when it matters most, and always show up. They check vitals at 3 a.m., hold hands at the hardest moments and offer calm in the chaos. Nurses are the trusted presence by the bedside, the [...]
Congratulations to our newest DAISY Award recipients. Your compassion, skill and dedication shine through in every patient interaction. We are proud to celebrate you. Angela Guzman Staff nurse II, Med-Surg Alameda Hospital Genevieve Majors Staff nurse II, Med-Surg Alameda Hospital Gita Khatry Charge nurse Fairmont Rehabilitation & Wellness Kristel Yamsuan Nurse supervisor Fairmont Rehabilitation [...]
During this year’s Patient Experience Week, Alameda Health System (AHS) honored not only the skill and dedication of our nurses but also the meaningful ways they connect with patients. Through nurse leader rounding, our leaders are building trust at the bedside — ensuring patients feel valued, respected and empowered as partners throughout their [...]
Behind every great patient experience at Alameda Health System (AHS) is a team member who goes the extra mile. Our Service Team Award Recipients (STARS) are those exceptional individuals who don’t just meet expectations — they exceed them. Through their commitment to service, integrity and community, they help make AHS a place where care [...]
Congratulations to the Alameda Hospital Emergency Department, winner of the Patient Experience Elevating Care & Sustaining Improvement Award. The award was granted because the department increased its “Likelihood to Recommend” top box score by 6.38%. Our patient rounding champions are making a difference across Alameda Health System and we proudly recognize the Alameda [...]
Health care comes in all forms at Alameda Health System (AHS), and for patients who receive perinatal care in AHS’ Centering Programs, it comes in the form of music. AHS has partnered with Noe Music and Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute to offer the Lullaby Project to perinatal care patients, who work with local [...]
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 Americans who are 100 years old and older: 101,000 Number of Americans who were over 100 in 1950: 2,300 Increase [...]
Alameda Health System has a new Canine Visitation Program, and local news stations KTVU, ABC7 and KRON came out to San Leandro Hospital to check it out. The Canine Visitation Program brings therapy dogs from Valley Humane Society into AHS facilities, providing comfort to both patients and staff. Research has shown that therapy dogs [...]
