Alameda Health System (AHS) patient Katrina was sitting in the lab waiting area at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus when her phone rang with life-changing news that a liver was available for her. The moment of joy marked the end of a year filled with multiple challenges and Katrina credits her dedicated [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is hosting the Alameda Hospital Community Health Fair this Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the hospital parking lot at 2070 Clinton Avenue, Alameda. We welcome the community to join us for free flu and COVID vaccines while supplies last. As the seasons change [...]
Did you know socks are the most needed, but least donated, item in homeless shelters? With your donation, we can help people get back on their feet! Alameda Health System (AHS) is hosting a Socktober sock drive led by AHS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). Please support local shelters in Alameda County by donating [...]
The General Election is quickly approaching on November 8, and Alameda Health System (AHS) encourages everyone to make their voice heard by exercising their right to vote. To help support this, voter registration forms in multiple languages are available at all of AHS’s acute care hospitals for any patients who wish to register. AHS’s [...]
Compliance is much more than following rules; it's about making ethical decisions and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. This month’s video features a conversation with Marilyn Boston, the chief compliance officer and audit executive for Alameda Health System, on why compliance matters to a system like [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
