A Black wife and mother of five, Henrietta Lacks died of cervical cancer in 1951 and unknowingly changed the world and the future of medicine with the gift of her immortal cells named HeLa cells in her honor. Taken without her consent, a common practice at the time, Lacks' HeLa cells would become responsible [...]
Black History Month is a time to honor the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated every February since 1976. This year's theme, Black Health and Wellness, is aligned with our values and beliefs. African Americans have historically endured inequitable treatment at the hands of the American health [...]
Patients from communities of color make up more than half of the national waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant and yet they are the least likely to choose organ donation. For example, while 28.5% of the total candidates currently waiting for transplants are African American, they comprised only 12.9% of organ donors in [...]
Alameda Health System’s (AHS) senior leadership team is helping to attract, develop and mentor a new generation of diverse health care workers by sharing their time, passion and personal career path stories. 2021-22 On-Ramp to Healthcare Careers Cohort As part of HealthPATH’s pilot internship program, On-Ramp to Health Careers, 18 community college [...]
From day one, members of the pharmacy team have been on the front lines of Alameda Health System’s (AHS) response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, they continue to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to the health and wellness of our patients and the community during a surging public health crisis.Today on National Pharmacist Day, AHS celebrates [...]
This Thursday, January 6, marks the one-year anniversary of the brazen attack on our Capitol as Electoral College votes were being counted to confirm the president of our nation. The scenes of hatred, divisiveness, violence, and rioting within the very halls of government were shocking to say the least. In the end, democracy prevailed [...]
As we approach the end of 2021, I’d like to take a moment to stop and reflect on the great work we’ve done. These past two years have been tempestuous and it’s amazing to think of all we’ve been able to accomplish during this pandemic and while it would be impossible to name all [...]
At Alameda Health System (AHS) patient experience is at the center of everything we do so we can provide the best quality care for our patients and the community we serve. “The patient experience is an integral component in measuring quality and includes several aspects of service that patients value when seeking and receiving [...]
Thank you for making this year’s holiday season a joyful one for 74 Alameda Health System (AHS) families. For many AHS patients that walk through our front doors, the holidays can be an especially trying time. In addition to meeting the daily, and often difficult demands of feeding, clothing, and housing their families with [...]
The Alameda Health System (AHS) was recently named as one of the top performers in the State for childhood immunizations by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). This accolade is a tribute to the pediatric team who have worked tirelessly to bring children in for wellness checks and critical vaccinations during COVID-19. “This [...]
