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 [...]

St. Rose Hospital saved through affiliation with AHS

A community celebration and ribbon-cutting was held Friday, April 11 at St. Rose Hospital at the front entrance where new signage marks the community hospital’s recent affiliation with Alameda Health System (AHS). KTVU covered the event, reporting that the affiliation "ensures St. Rose Hospital's emergency services and critical care will continue for years to come." [...]

2025-04-15T23:15:20+00:00April 14th, 2025|Categories: Featured, Latest Stories From AHS, Media Coverage of AHS|

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|

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 [...]

2025-04-14T18:48:22+00:00April 1st, 2025|Categories: AHS Press Releases, Featured|Tags: |

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|