New AHS Board Member Dr. Taft Bhuket

On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. Taft Bhuket to the Alameda Health System Board of Trustees, replacing Trustee Dr. Barry Zorthian. Bhuket is the Chief of Gastroenterology & Hepatology and the Director of the Endoscopy Unit at Alameda Health System’s Highland Hospital. Since joining the Alameda Health [...]

2018-06-22T21:04:10+00:00January 11th, 2018|Categories: Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|

Flu Advisory – Visitor Restrictions

Due to the severity of the current flu season, Alameda Health System is joining other local area hospitals with a visitor restriction protocol. We are committed to protecting patients and employees from respiratory infections, including the seasonal flu virus. As a precautionary measure, children under the age of 18 and any person exhibiting respiratory [...]

2018-01-10T22:16:24+00:00January 8th, 2018|Categories: Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|

Flu Season Underway in California

Flu cases are widespread across California, including Alameda County. Public health officials recommend people get the flu shot in order to stop the spread of the illness. Flu symptoms include rapid onset of fever, chills, headache, tiredness and dry cough. Symptoms can also include vomiting and diarrhea. Antiviral drugs are an important second line of defense [...]

2018-06-22T20:57:23+00:00January 3rd, 2018|Categories: Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|