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 [...]

CEO Chronicles: SARRT

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the pervasive issue of sexual violence and its impact on our community. Our Sexual Assault Response and Recovery Team (SARRT) has already seen a significant rise in cases in 2025. As the only dual sexual assault and domestic violence [...]

2025-04-08T01:10:43+00:00April 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Spotlight: Vernne Victa

  A trailblazing cyclist and ICU clinical nurse. Intensive care unit (ICU) nurse Vernne Victa’s compassion and dedication to his organ donor patients and their families in their most vulnerable moments reflect the true humanity behind health care. Grateful for the strong support system from his ICU colleagues, he also finds balance by [...]

2025-04-07T18:18:21+00:00April 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Celebrate Earth Day by taking a Walk with Your Doc

In honor of Earth Day, Alameda Health System (AHS) is partnering with the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) to host its first park-based event, Walk with Your Doc, on April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Roberts Regional Park. The event is part of the AHS Parks Rx program, which encourages patients [...]

2025-04-14T15:44:15+00:00April 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

AHS “germ detective” says do this to prevent measles

    As the U.S. faces a growing measles outbreak, the infection prevention and control (IPC) team at Alameda Health System (AHS) serves as our first line of defense by keeping staff informed about the risks, promoting vaccination, implementing education programs, and using surveillance to track potential exposures. Their proactive efforts help protect the health [...]

2025-04-07T18:17:02+00:00April 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

You can support health care advocacy! Here’s how

    For hundred thousands of patients in Alameda County, access to quality health care isn’t just a necessity — it’s a lifeline. Alameda Health System (AHS) stands as a crucial safety-net provider, ensuring that no one is left behind, vowing to meet its mission of caring, healing, teaching and serving all. Every day, AHS [...]

2025-04-07T18:21:18+00:00April 7th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

CEO Chronicles: Eastmont Wellness dental and ophthalmology expansion

  Alameda Health System has made a significant investment to expand dental and ophthalmology services for residents of Alameda County. Tune in and learn about the state-of-the-art equipment and improved access to care.

2025-03-10T21:55:22+00:00March 11th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

2025 Black Joy Parade

  Join us as we celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Oakland Black Joy Festival last February through this special photo slideshow. Experience the powerful moments, culture and community that made the festival unforgettable, highlighting the joy, creativity and unity that make Oakland unique. Let these images bring the festival’s energy right to [...]

2025-03-10T21:59:45+00:00March 10th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

A new child and adolescent psychiatry clinic aims to bridge care shortage gap

  Access to mental health services for children in Alameda County remains critical. In 2022, fewer than 5% of over 300,000 eligible children under 21 in Alameda County received specialty mental health services (SMHS), according to the California Department of Health Care Services, underscoring a significant gap in care. The new Eastmont Wellness in-person [...]

2025-03-10T21:50:27+00:00March 10th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

AHS launches large scale colorectal cancer screening campaign

  Alameda Health System (AHS) implemented a large-scale colorectal cancer screening outreach initiative using the Cologuard, at-home test to enhance access to screenings. This effort was in partnership with Alameda Alliance and Exact Sciences. “We sent out screening kits to over 3,000 patients who were overdue, surpassing any previous bulk screening efforts we’ve done so [...]

2025-03-10T22:28:34+00:00March 10th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|