Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

During National Native American Heritage Month, Alameda Health System (AHS) celebrates the rich and diverse cultures and important contributions of Native Americans who originally settled here in the East Bay communities where we serve all. It is especially important to pay tribute to the proud Chochenyo Ohlone (Ohlone) people who first inhabited the land that [...]

2022-11-15T22:41:30+00:00November 7th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured|

AHS Senior Leaders Present at Health Care Conference

On Wednesday August 10, 2022, Alameda Health System (AHS) Chief Executive Officer James Jackson, AHS Board of Trustees President Dr. Taft Bhuket and Chief Operating Officer Mark Fratzke were key presenters at Huron’s annual What’s Right Health Care Conference for national health care professionals. Conference attendees learn about best practices from national senior leaders in [...]

2022-08-17T18:14:25+00:00August 16th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured|

Congratulations to HealthPATH Student Graduates

This summer, Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Park Bridge Rehabilitation and Wellness Center hosted twelve HealthPATH participants from the College of Alameda pursuing careers as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). As a result, the students completed their clinical hour requirement in preparation for the state certification CNA exam. “The HealthPATH CNA training program provides students with invaluable [...]

2022-08-16T22:44:37+00:00August 16th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured|

Final Vote! Help us name the Highland Hawks

Last month, we asked Alameda Health System (AHS) staff, patients and the entire East Bay community to nominate names for the pair of red-tailed hawks who have made Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus their home. The public has spoken! Without further ado, these are your crowdsourced nominations: Hawkeye & Houlihan Stormy & Sunny Antonio & [...]

2022-08-16T19:18:47+00:00August 16th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured|

A Historic Shift Change Sparks Celebration of Black Physician Leadership at AHS

How much Black excellence can AHS pack into one shift change? At Highland Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED), the answer is 100%. Last week, in an entirely unplanned first at AHS, a team of Black ED residents switched shifts with a second team of all Black residents. Left to right:Jamal Jefferson M.D., M.B.A., Jeremiah [...]

A Father’s Day Message from CEO James Jackson

Alameda Health System CEO James Jackson shares memories of his father, celebrates the legacy of father-figures in his life, and wishes AHS staff a very happy Father’s Day in this video message.

2022-07-28T00:04:15+00:00June 18th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Latest Stories From AHS|Tags: , , |

Skilled Nursing Facility Residents are Visited by Angels

Every week angels walk through Alameda Health System (AHS) skilled nursing facilities and sub-acute to confirm residents are receiving top quality patient-centered care. They identify concerns, find out what’s going well and scan areas to discover potential issues. But they don’t stop there, the angels bring their findings to daily huddles and make sure [...]

2022-06-16T20:40:56+00:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured, June 2022|

BEST Initiatives June Updates

This month’s updates on the BEST Initiatives focus on the Pharmacy workstream, led by Diana Thamrin, and the Supply Chain workstream stream, led by Doug Johnson.  Additional details can be found in the 6/1 Leadership Desktop Chat on the intranet. Pharmacy The Pharmacy team has been excited to continue looking at reducing costs and [...]

2022-06-16T20:42:32+00:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, June 2022|

Juneteenth is a Time to Celebrate, Educate and Reflect

This week Alameda Health System (AHS) commemorated Juneteenth at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital campus cafeteria. On Monday, June 13 the affinity group Black Employees and Allies Network (BEAN) hosted an informational table with giveaways and a raffle. Sheleka Carter, community health worker and advocate in care management is a member of (BEAN) and [...]

2022-06-18T04:51:49+00:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured, June 2022|

Help Save a Life. Donate Blood!

Alameda Health System is hosting two blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross. There is a critical need for blood in our nation, and unfortunately the need only increases during the 4th of July holiday. Donations are essential for trauma patients and people undergoing a variety of situations, including surgeries, transplants, chronic [...]

2022-06-16T20:39:28+00:00June 15th, 2022|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured, June 2022|