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 [...]
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, outrage, and wonder. Yearly increase in breast cancer rates over the last decade among young women in their 20s, a surprising uptick for a [...]
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 [...]
There’s a lot to look forward to when heading back to school: seeing old friends, meeting new friends, new teachers and sports. But we can’t forget, germs lurk all around classrooms and playgrounds and our students may be bringing home more than just homework. Fortunately there are steps parents can take to keep germs [...]
This month Alameda Health System (AHS) is celebrating a decade of bridging language and culture by providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services for our patients at every touchpoint thanks to the Qualified Bilingual Staff (QBS) Program and its participants. “A language barrier is an invisible disability because when our patients cannot fully describe their [...]
Peggy Cambra, a longtime resident of Alameda celebrated her 99th birthday this year. She is a remarkable woman with a deep appreciation for the quality medical care she has received over the years at Alameda Health System (AHS). “My mother appreciates having all her medical records in one system so that AHS staff has [...]
This National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Alameda Health System (AHS) emphasizes the importance of education and early detection, especially for Black men who are disproportionately affected by the disease. According to Timothy Ito, MD, urology at AHS, African American men are at an increased risk for developing prostate cancer over white men and [...]
Born in the United States, to parents who immigrated from Central America, Richard Espinoza’s upbringing in San Francisco’s Mission District was deeply influenced by a passion for social justice and a drive to serve others that continues to shape his role as chief administrative officer of post-acute services. “Growing up I was always interested [...]
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Alameda Health System (AHS) spotlights Alejandro Díaz, MD, program director, internal medicine residency and vice-chair of internal medicine. Born and raised in Miami to Cuban working class parents, Dr. Díaz set his sights on being a doctor from an early age. “My grandma worked in a factory making [...]
Alameda Health System’s (AHS) 2025 Open Enrollment (OE) period is just around the corner. This is a critical opportunity for staff to enroll, update and select their benefits for the coming year. OE runs from October 14 through October 28, 2024, and staff can expect to receive their OE packet by mail during the [...]
