Alameda Health System’s (AHS) three emergency departments at Highland, Alameda and San Leandro Hospitals have received the prestigious Quest for Zero Quality Award from BETA Healthcare Group. The honor underscores AHS’ strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality emergency care while continuously working to reduce risk and improve outcomes for all patients. “The Quest for [...]
MyChart Bedside mobile is now available to all inpatient clinical areas at Alameda, San Leandro and Highland Hospitals, making it even easier for Alameda Health System (AHS) patients to stay informed, connected and in control while in the hospital. “By expanding MyChart Bedside, we’re leveraging technology to provide an exceptional patient experience, putting real-time [...]
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. Percent of U.S. adults who suffer from a mental illness: 23% Percent of U.S. veterans who need mental health services, according to [...]
“I used to work in health care. I was proud to serve my community as an employee of Alameda Health System (AHS), living out the mission of caring, healing, teaching, and serving all,” said CJ Brissette, AHS patient. “I never imagined I’d return to AHS, not as an employee, but as a patient [...]
In November 2024, Alameda Health System affiliated with St. Rose Hospital to avert its closure and ensure patients in Central and Southern Alameda County have access to the high-quality health care they need and deserve. Alameda Health System came into the affiliation with a vision to reimagine St. Rose Hospital and [...]
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’ [...]
