Many are headed back to school during this month and whether students are attending class in person or participating through virtual learning, it is important that they are up to date on their immunizations especially during COVID-19 and as the flu season approaches. Nationwide, immunizations have shown a decline by approximately 40% from [...]
“We treat every mom and family with compassion and respect,” said Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Alameda Health System (AHS) Kevin Scott Smith, MD. “Our patients can see themselves in our team of midwives, doctors, breastfeeding experts and other staff who are from diverse backgrounds,” he said. “We provide the best care, resources [...]
The Tragic Death of Chadwick Boseman Reminds Us All of the Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings As we mourn the passing of Chadwick Boseman, Alameda Health System (AHS) encourages our patients and the community we serve to get screened early. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers if detected early. The American [...]
Masking is essential for slowing the spread of COVID-19. In order to encourage more people to mask up when going out and social distancing is possible, we've partnered with notable public figures in the East Bay-Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, Liam Hendricks of the Oakland A's to name a few. Below are the videos that [...]
Vincent Tran has a lot to be thankful for and he is especially appreciative of the care and compassion he received from the dedicated care providers at Alameda Health System’s Highland Hospital after he was hit by a car while riding a motorized skateboard in Oakland. As a result of the accident Tran [...]
