Data indicates racism is the most likely cause of the Black maternal health crisis

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 pregnancy-related deaths in 2020 in which discrimination was determined to be a contributing cause, or probable contributing cause, according to [...]

Community leaders gather to celebrate the affiliation with Alameda Health System that saved St. Rose Hospital

A community celebration and ribbon-cutting will be held at St. Rose Hospital on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the front entrance where new signage marks the community hospital’s recent affiliation with Alameda Health System (AHS). AHS is the public, safety-net health system that serves Alameda County. AHS adopted governance of St. Rose Hospital last November [...]

2025-05-07T22:10:11+00:00April 1st, 2025|Categories: AHS Press Releases, Featured|

A new documentary set at The Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus will debut at The 2025 San Francisco International Film Festival

A documentary set at Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus will debut at the 68th annual San Francisco International Film Festival. Directed by AHS physician and filmmaker Dr. Jessica Zitter, “The Chaplain & The Doctor” follows AHS Chaplain Betty Clark and Dr. Zitter as they treat patients at the safety-net hospital and [...]

2025-04-02T23:02:15+00:00April 1st, 2025|Categories: AHS Press Releases, Featured|

Christine Yang recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Leading Women

Alameda Health System (AHS) is proud to announce that Interim Chief Information Officer Christine Yang was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Leading Women for 2025.   This prestigious recognition acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their contributions to care delivery improvement, health equity, policy [...]

2025-04-03T18:44:19+00:00April 1st, 2025|Categories: AHS Press Releases, Featured|