OUR PROMISE
Other health systems commit to care – We live the promise of community health.
Other health systems serve some – We serve all.
Advocate of Health Coverage, Access and Total Health and Wellness for All
Other health systems heal – We train, teach and lead.
Other health systems provide health care – We educate and enable people to better care for themselves.
Other health systems support the community – We are the community.
Important: Changes to Medi-Cal rules are coming May 1, 2022! Medi-Cal will be available to all people who are 50 years of age or older who meet all Medi-Cal eligibility criteria, and immigration status will not matter. These changes will also let people keep more property and qualify for Medi-Cal. Contact Alameda County Social Services to apply and find out more.
Importante: ¡Cambios a las reglas de Medi-Cal vienen el 1 de Mayo del 2022! Medi-Cal estará disponible para todas las personas de 50 años o mayores que cumplan con todos los criterios de elegibilidad de Medi-Cal, y el estatus migratorio no importará. Estos cambios también permitirán que las personas mantengan más propiedades y califiquen para Medi-Cal. Comuníquese con los Servicios Sociales del Condado de Alameda para solicitar y obtener más información.
FEATURED
Bridging Linguistic, Cultural and Health Equity Gaps for AHS Patients
Born in mainland China, Candace Luo, program coordinator and training facilitator for the qualified bilingual staff (QBS) program, moved to the Bay Area and attended high school in San [...]
Be Stroke Smart and “BE FAST”!
May is Stroke Awareness Month and Alameda Health System’s (AHS) Primary Stroke Center at Alameda Hospital would like to remind you that when it comes to stroke, every second [...]
From Patient to Advocate and Partner
Her History Loretta Medellin, AHS Homeless Health Center Co-Applicant Board (CAB) Chair, has been an AHS patient for a number of years and strong patient advocate. She was a [...]
Highland Hospital’s Dr. Herring Delivers “Game Changing” Treatment for Opioid Addiction
“We are at a critical point in the opioid epidemic,” says Andrew Herring, MD. “In Oakland right now, this is when the greatest number of deaths are occurring because [...]
Telehealth Kits Empower Patients to Monitor their Health and Wellness
In support of Alameda Health System’s (AHS) ongoing commitment to improve quality, efficiency and patient access to health care services, the complex care and ambulatory care teams recently partnered [...]
Celebrating Nurses, Skilled Nursing Care and Hospital Week
In recognition of Nurses, Skilled Nursing Care and Hospital Week, AHS wants to acknowledge your hard work and dedication. From day one of the pandemic, you stood on the [...]