Congrats Dr. Jeff Herrala, the 2023 ACEP-EMRA National Clinical Pathologic Conference Competition Resident Runner Up!

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Jeff Herrala, the 2023 ACEP-EMRA National Clinical Pathologic Conference Competition Resident Runner Up! This is an annual national competition that began last November with EM residency programs from across the country submitting mystery cases. Over 120 programs entered cases into the competition with the top 72 selected for presentations [...]

2023-10-12T16:23:34+00:00October 12th, 2023|Categories: Featured|
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AHS nurse Maria Mendoza-Sanchez’s message for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein & AHS colleagues

Alameda Health System (AHS) nurse Maria Mendoza-Sanchez's life was upended when she was deported to Mexico in 2017 – but she did not lose her job at AHS. That's because her colleagues donated enough PTO to Mendoza-Sanchez to accommodate her absence. At the same time, AHS leadership and the late Senator Dianne Feinstein stepped in [...]

2023-10-09T20:42:53+00:00October 9th, 2023|Categories: Featured, Media Coverage of AHS|Tags: , |
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Todos Somos, Somos Uno – We Are All, We Are One

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize and acknowledge the myriad of cultures and ethnicities that make up the diverse populations of Hispanic and Latinx communities and their many contributions to the growth and prosperity of the United States and to Alameda Health System (AHS). This year’s theme Todos Somos, Somos Uno - We [...]

2023-10-09T19:09:35+00:00October 9th, 2023|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured|
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Don’t Spread Flu this Holiday Season!

The holiday season and Fall weather bring indoor social gatherings and the perfect combination to spread the flu. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe illness. A bad case of the flu can result in hospitalization or even death. Because flu viruses are unpredictable and can change over time, everyone [...]

2023-10-09T18:48:28+00:00October 9th, 2023|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured|
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New Technology Solution for Advancing Patient-Centered Care

At Alameda Health System (AHS), we continue to be thoughtful about our ongoing commitment for identifying the right patients at the right time for the most appropriate coordinated care. Thanks to the recent implementation of Compass Rose, a comprehensive care management module in Epic, our community health teams are now better equipped to improve our [...]

2023-10-09T19:12:00+00:00October 9th, 2023|Categories: AHS Newsletter, Featured|
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AHS Index October 2023

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. Year that the Philippine Commission and United States passed the Pensionado Act, a scholarship program that brought Filipino students to [...]

2024-03-27T20:01:00+00:00October 6th, 2023|Categories: AHS Index, Featured, Latest Stories From AHS, uncategorized|
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Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Participating in the Pinkathon’s 10th Anniversary

Help us celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the Pinkathon's 10th anniversary and raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! Participate virtually or in-person on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. Run, Walk or Roll Any Distance You Want! 5K-10K-10M-13.1M-26.2M-50K-Pink Ribbon Trail (5M) or Choose Your Own Distance. [...]

2023-10-10T18:06:08+00:00October 6th, 2023|Categories: Featured|Tags: |
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Newly Launched Breast Cancer Navigation Website

The Alameda Health System Breast Clinic is supported by a diverse community of health care professionals committed and empowered to providing excellent, compassionate, and collaborative care for our patients. Our staff works hard to eliminate disparities for patients while promoting wellness. AHS has recently launched a new set of webpages supporting the Breast Cancer Patient [...]

2023-10-06T16:00:59+00:00October 6th, 2023|Categories: Featured|
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AHS Volunteers at Dig Deep Farms!

Alameda Health System (AHS) would like to give a big thank you to all the AHS staff and their families for joining Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) James Jackson at the Dig Deep Farms Food Hub in San Leandro. It was a perfect morning for harvesting vegetables, pulling weeds, and spreading mulch to prepare the [...]

2023-10-09T15:03:22+00:00October 6th, 2023|Categories: Featured|Tags: , , , , , |
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Alameda Health System’s Community Health Fair returns to Alameda Hospital; Come for free flu shots, bike helmets, and more!

Alameda, Calif. — Oct. 2, 2023 — The Community Health Fair at Alameda Hospital was an annual event for 25 years before going on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Alameda Health System (AHS) is pleased to announce its return. This year’s theme is disaster and emergency preparedness, and the Alameda Fire Department, Alameda [...]

2023-10-02T20:39:12+00:00October 2nd, 2023|Categories: AHS Press Releases, Featured|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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