Alameda Health System patient Reginald McKennie learned the hard way that “you got to stay on it.” That is his advice for anyone taking blood pressure medicine. “I was feeling great, eating right and I lost 30 pounds. So about two years ago, I stopped taking my blood pressure medicine. I thought I no [...]
Stop the Bleed Class Student Uses Learned Skills to Save a Bleeding Victim at Highland Hospital Two months ago, a 16-year-old local high school student had no idea she was about to save a man’s life and become a hero when gun shots rang out in her neighborhood. Sitting at home, Adrianne (alternate [...]
After nine long months of waiting, at birth, a mother finally gets a chance to hold her baby in her arms, gaze into their eyes and count their little fingers and toes. The first few minutes after birth are a magical time to bond with baby and to begin breastfeeding. For some mothers breastfeeding [...]
By Cheryl de Ocampo, MPH. EHR Implementation Manager As we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, it is important we recognize the unique histories, stories, cultures, languages and contributions the AAPI community has made to the United States. Although many groups fall under the AAPI umbrella and are often lumped together [...]
On Saturday, April 24, AHS held its first Highland Hospital Neighborhood Clean-up since the start of the pandemic and we want to thank those that volunteered their time to show support to our neighbors. In 2017, AHS partnered with the City of Oakland’s Adopt-a-Spot program in response to concerns from our neighbors about debris [...]
“For nearly 365 days our residents sacrificed seeing their families all for the sake of safety. There were no hugs, no holding of hands and no sharing of meals, and while residents were grateful to have visitation through Facetime it wasn’t a substitute f or that human touch,” said Christine Pelgone-Herz, Fairmont Skilled Nursing [...]
Level I Adult Trauma Unit Reverification ValidatesHigh Quality Care for the East Bay CommunityAlameda Health System Highland Hospital Level I Adult Trauma Unit received its first reverification from the American College of Surgeons – a significant accomplishment given that it received its first Level I certification in 2017.Highland Hospital is home to the East Bay’s [...]
“Restore Our Earth” is this year’s Earth Day theme and here at Alameda Health System, the Green Team led by Drs. Hava Liberman and Laura Wise, is committed to sustainability, patient safety, and environmental justice while raising awareness about AHS’s impact on our earth. The team is working to reduce the large environmental footprint [...]
In response to the guilty verdict of Derek Chauvin in the killing of George Floyd, Alameda Health System acknowledges that this may lead to a mixture of response and emotion. Regardless of personal beliefs, this is a moment in our nation where the U.S. Justice System has spoken. It supports our ongoing effort to [...]
Our compassionate and dedicated volunteers are an integral part of our health care system. This #NationalVolunteerAppreciation week we thank all of our volunteers for everything they do for our patients every day. We know time is valuable and your time is valuable to AHS!
