On October 3, 2024, Alameda Health System (AHS) had the honor of hosting 13 representatives from the California Department of Healthcare Services, the Department of Finance, and the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems at the Wilma Chan Highland [...]
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women and while breast cancer rates have been decreasing steadily since 1989, the decline has slowed slightly in recent years disproportionately impacting communities of color. Variations in breast cancer can be seen in racial and ethnic groups. For example, Asian, Pacific Islander and white [...]
There is a 1 in 8 chance women born in the United States today will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, but it can be successfully treated if detected early. Alameda Health System’s (AHS) patient-centered and integrated medical team are addressing barriers to access to ensure patients receive timely breast [...]
Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facilities are ranked #1 in Alameda County and 14th in California, among nursing homes with more than 150 beds. That’s according to Newsweek’s 2025 ranking of America’s Best Nursing Homes. Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facilities include Park Bridge Rehabilitation and Wellness, Alameda Hospital Sub-Acute Unit, and South Shore Rehabilitation and Wellness [...]
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, outrage, and wonder. Yearly increase in breast cancer rates over the last decade among young women in their 20s, a surprising uptick for a [...]
ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 – Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Community Health Fair returns to Alameda Hospital this year with a full lineup of free health services, including first-come first-serve flu and COVID-19 vaccines. The fair will be held on Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Alameda Hospital parking lot. “Offering free [...]
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 – Alameda Health System (AHS) has received a new grant that will help doctors offer home visits to patients. House calls are a model of care most often associated with old-fashioned or luxury health care. But the benefits of house calls may be most impactful when applied to vulnerable populations [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) was featured in the East Bay Times for an innovative program that pairs expecting moms with local musicians to write and sing original lullabies for their babies. This is the second round of The AHS Lullaby Project, which is a partnership with Carnegie Hall and Noe Music. Patients in Beloved Birth [...]
In response to the increased number of survivors of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking seeking care in our labor and delivery unit, AHS is proud to announce the launch of a new support group dedicated to providing non-judgmental, confidential, and compassionate care. This initiative aims to offer survivors a safe space where they can receive [...]
This month’s video spotlights our gynecological oncology services, which provide critical care to complex patients. Our dedicated physicians and health care teams are among the best in their field and are committed to delivering patient- and family-centered care that meets each individual’s unique needs. Please take a moment to hear about the [...]
