CEO Chronicles: Real People, Real Care

Welcome to the new Real People, Real Care edition of our newsletter. At Alameda Health System (AHS), we take great pride in delivering compassionate, patient- and family-centered care. Our new Real People, Real Care campaign, showcases how we are more than just health care; we are people care. In this issue, we [...]

2025-01-15T00:15:40+00:00January 14th, 2025|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Being intentional about patient and family-centered care: PFAC

Our Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) plays a crucial role in amplifying the voices of our patients, offering valuable insights that guide us in enhancing care delivery at every level. We spoke to the PFAC and I’m excited to share their thoughts with you.Please take a moment to watch the video and [...]

2024-12-16T23:43:16+00:00December 17th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Holiday luncheon celebration slide show

  This month, we celebrated the spirit of the season with our annual Holiday Meals event across all Alameda Health System facilities! Thank you to everyone who joined in the festivities, shared in the holiday cheer and created lasting memories.

2024-12-17T18:13:01+00:00December 17th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Tips to stay safe during the holidays

 For many of us, the winter season brings cozy gatherings, festive celebrations and the chance to create cherished memories with loved ones. As cooler weather draws us indoors, prioritizing safety is key to ensuring a healthy and joyful holiday season.By practicing proper food safety and staying up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, you [...]

2024-12-17T17:17:33+00:00December 17th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Donate blood and save lives

  Shake up your holiday tradition and give the gift of life at an AHS blood drive! The American Red Cross is teaming up with Alameda Health System to offer two community blood drives at Alameda Hospital and San Leandro Hospital to help save lives. Blood donations are needed all year round, but during the [...]

2024-12-17T17:23:09+00:00December 17th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Hospitalized patients can engage in their treatment in real time

  In efforts to keep hospitalized patients engaged and informed about their care, Alameda Health System (AHS) expanded MyChart Bedside to Alameda Hospital’s Med-Surg and Tele Units. In January 2024 the tool was successfully rolled out at San Leandro Hospital. MyChart Bedside allows patients to view information on their vital signs, laboratory results, medical [...]

2024-12-16T22:17:25+00:00December 16th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

AHS STARs shine bright

  At Alameda Health System (AHS) our employees are our greatest asset.  Our STARs (Service Team Award Recipients) are employees recognized for going above and beyond the standards of behavior with outstanding performance based on contributions to the AHS vision, mission and values.  These individuals demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm in their day-to-day duties. They [...]

2024-12-16T23:49:10+00:00December 16th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

AHS leaders join roundtable to discuss health equity

Alameda Health System (AHS) Chief Executive Officer, James Jackson, Interim Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Beth Mahler, and Vice President of Population Health Dr. Mini Swift attended a roundtable hosted by Congresswoman Barbara Lee last month. During the discussion, Congresswoman Lee shared updates on her work in Washington D.C., including her recent introduction of the [...]

2024-11-08T21:39:36+00:00November 8th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival – Caring for our community

Alameda Health System (AHS) residents, providers, Bridge clinic substance use navigators and the Latinx Affinity Group, offered free health screenings, substance use education, health information, and community resources to attendees as part of our commitment to community well-being. These screenings included [...]

2024-11-12T18:58:28+00:00November 8th, 2024|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|