New Hayward Wellness program empowers women navigating menopause

For many women, perimenopause and menopause bring unfamiliar changes that can  often be overlooked in routine care. To help address this gap, Alameda Health System (AHS) will launch a virtual group medical visit (GMV) program at Hayward Wellness in January 2026. “There is a great deal happening during this transition, including shifts in [...]

2025-12-11T23:20:08+00:00December 11th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

AHS receives SCOPY award from American College of Gastroenterology

The gastroenterology and hepatology division at Alameda Health System (AHS) was awarded the prestigious 2025 Service Award for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention and Year-Round Excellence (SCOPY) from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) for its innovative work improving colonoscopy preparation and outcomes for underserved communities. “We are honored [...]

2025-12-11T23:08:41+00:00December 11th, 2025|Categories: Featured|

Alameda Health System wins equity award for breast cancer screening campaign

Alameda Health System (AHS) has been honored with the 2025 Quality Leaders Award (QLA) by the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH) and the California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI).   AHS won in the equity category for inviting members from the Black community to [...]

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast: Shari Johnson shares how Alameda Health System is confronting hard problems

Shari Johnson, Alameda Health System’s (AHS’s) chief revenue cycle officer, was featured on Becker’s Healthcare Podcast last week.   Johnson spoke with Andrew Katz from Becker’s Healthcare Podcast about artificial intelligence, innovation in revenue cycle, and how AHS will continue to serve its community despite the sweeping cuts to safety-net services signed into law by H.R.1.  “How do we, arm in arm, work [...]

2025-11-20T23:23:36+00:00November 20th, 2025|Categories: Featured, Media Coverage of AHS|

Unpaid Alzheimer’s caregivers used to qualify for Medicaid. Now, they may not

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.  Average number of years people have Alzheimer’s, often without knowing, before the disease causes symptoms: 20 Percent of people between the ages [...]

2025-11-14T19:07:18+00:00November 17th, 2025|Categories: AHS Index, AHS Newsletter, Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|

CEO Chronicles: The Center for Operational Transformation

With potential federal and state funding cuts that could exceed $100 million a year by 2030, Alameda Health System (AHS) must act strategically to protect its mission and future. The Center for Operational Transformation (COT) was created to strengthen financial sustainability, improve efficiency and drive innovation across AHS. From tackling [...]

2025-11-14T01:20:45+00:00November 14th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Spotlight: Pahnyah Gibbs

Compliance champion, air show enthusiast and proud dog mom. Pahnyah Gibbs, senior compliance specialist, helps staff weave ethics, accountability, and patient privacy into the fabric of daily care at Alameda Health System. She thrives on connecting with teams across departments to make compliance not just a policy, but a shared [...]

2025-11-14T00:43:58+00:00November 14th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Community Event Slideshow: Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival

Alameda Health System (AHS) offered free health screenings, health information and community resources to attendees as part of our commitment to community well-being. These screenings included vital checks such as blood pressure and glucose levels, helping participants stay on top of their health during the celebration. By providing these services [...]

2025-11-14T00:43:21+00:00November 14th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

One family finds hope for the holidays at AHS

Imagine the weight of keeping your family together when illness and worry fill every day and the holidays bring more pressure than joy. Last December, the Bautista family of Hayward, a close-knit household of six spanning three generations, faced that reality. But with a little help through the [...]

2025-11-14T01:19:47+00:00November 14th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|