Alameda Health System (AHS) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Coyness Ennix Jr., MD, a pioneering cardiovascular surgeon who began his early career at Highland Hospital and whose legacy reflects clinical excellence, resilience and a lifelong commitment to community. A childhood trip to the doctor first sparked Dr. [...]
For more than a century, Alameda Hospital has been woven into the fabric of the community, serving neighbors, friends and families through life’s most critical moments while building a strong foundation of safe, high-quality care. Today, that legacy continues, with Alameda Hospital earning an “A” in the Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital [...]
Earlier this spring, elected officials, community leaders and staff gathered outside St. Rose Hospital to celebrate a new collaboration between Alameda Health System (AHS) and Stanford Health Care aimed at expanding access to specialized care across Alameda County and strengthening the long-term sustainability of St. Rose Hospital. The April 9, 2026, [...]
CEO James Jackson highlights the importance of stress awareness and prevention this month. Health care work is meaningful but demanding, and unmanaged stress can impact both mental and physical health. Prioritizing well-being is essential to maintaining the focus, resilience, and compassion needed to provide high-quality care. We also sit down with [...]
Hayward, CA, April 9, 2026 – Today, Alameda Health System (AHS) and Stanford Health Care announced a strategic collaboration to expand access to specialized care in the East Bay at an April 9 event held at St. Rose Hospital, an AHS affiliate, in Hayward. A new partnership will [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is implementing Epic Hello World, a new communication platform that enables care teams to communicate directly with patients within the Epic electronic health record (EHR). This change streamlines communication, improves efficiency and supports a more connected patient experience. "Implementing an integrated texting system allows us to standardize [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS), in partnership with Cancer Support Community (CSC), Walnut Creek, and the specialty clinics at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC), is excited to announce a Spanish-language cancer support group. “We chose to partner with Cancer Support Community because of our shared commitment to advancing health equity [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) has earned national recognition as one of just 26 organizations selected to join the Change Maker Accelerators Program led by the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience. The highly competitive, yearlong initiative brings together hospitals, health systems, academic institutions and care [...]
Healing doesn’t stop when a patient leaves the hospital. Recovery continues at home, where patients often face new challenges and need ongoing support. Through REACH, Resources and Engagement After Care in the Hospital, Alameda Health System (AHS) helps patients stay connected and supported during this critical transition". “What inspires me about REACH [...]
In this month’s CEO Chronicles, CEO James Jackson celebrates Women’s History Month by sharing the inspiring story of Hilda Martini, a Park Bridge Rehabilitation and Wellness resident who recently turned 100. From her journey from Holland to Oakland to her simple secrets for a long life, Ms. Martini’s story is [...]
