In Memoriam: Former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy

We are deeply saddened by the passing of former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy, a devoted public servant and community advocate whose life’s work centered on strengthening communities and putting people first. He passed away on December 5, 2025, having led with compassion, integrity and a firm belief [...]

2026-01-20T16:51:41+00:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

A heartfelt thank you for supporting Hope for the Holidays

Thanks to the generosity of our staff, partners and community, Alameda Health System (AHS) and the Alameda Health System Foundation once again brought comfort and joy to families in need through our annual Hope for [...]

2026-01-20T19:28:17+00:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Community blood drives made lifesaving impacts in 2025

In 2025, in partnership with the American Red Cross, Alameda and San Leandro Hospitals hosted a series of successful community blood drives and the impact was truly lifesaving. Across both locations, more than 225 units of blood were collected. Those donations have the potential to help save up to [...]

2026-01-20T19:43:45+00:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: AHS Newsletter, CEO Chronicles, Featured|

Healthy Alameda: Four ways to prepare for an earthquake

From earthquakes and wildfires to tsunamis and power outages, emergencies are always a possibility in Alameda. The key to staying safe is preparation. We spoke with Pete Alimi, Alameda Health System (AHS) environmental health and safety manager, about concrete steps you can take to stay safe during the next emergency. Alimi says every family should [...]

2026-01-20T19:35:44+00:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: Featured, Media Coverage of AHS|

As premiums soar, enrollment in Covered California is down

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, and wonder. Number of people who did not have health insurance before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed: 50 million Percent decrease in the [...]

2026-01-20T16:50:05+00:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: AHS Index, AHS Newsletter, Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|

Sambo Ly speaks at one of the world’s largest health care conferences  

Alameda Health System (AHS) Interpreter Services Manager Sambo Ly spoke at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco this week, which brings together leaders at the intersection of health equity, technology, policy, and investment.   Ly described how linguistic and cultural competency is essential in medical interpretation and translation, especially when working with vulnerable populations such as refugees and immigrants.   "Artificial intelligence may [...]

2026-01-16T22:04:09+00:00January 16th, 2026|Categories: Featured, Latest Stories From AHS|

Healing through nature with Parks Rx

As we welcome the new year, many of us reflect on ways to support our health and well-being. At Alameda Health System (AHS) we are committed to caring for the whole person by fostering health, connection and community for our patients, families and individuals. Through our Parks Prescription [...]

2026-01-13T16:53:57+00:00January 16th, 2026|Categories: Featured|

Alameda Health System’s first baby of 2026

Alameda Health System’s first baby of 2026 is a girl. She was born at 1:17 a.m. on Jan. 1 at The Family Birthing Center on The Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. She weighs eight pounds. New Year's Day is not only the baby’s birthday, but also her mother’s birthday. “It is very special that she [...]

2026-01-01T19:01:08+00:00January 1st, 2026|Categories: Featured|Tags: |

People Magazine: Sambo Ly barely survived genocide and ‘lost everything.’ She rebuilt her life and found her calling at Alameda Health System

Sambo Ly, Alameda Health System’s manager of interpreter services, was featured in People Magazine for her remarkable experience surviving a brutal genocide and war in Cambodia.   Ly was a teenager when the Khmer Rouge genocide began. She experienced many horrors during that time.   “I still remember, to this day, the image of the water along the way with corpses floating in the river, abandoned cars and structures,” [...]

2025-12-17T17:52:07+00:00December 17th, 2025|Categories: Featured, Media Coverage of AHS|

Healthy Alameda: How to navigate new Medicaid rules in 2026

As new Medicaid rules take effect in 2026, some people face a critical year-end deadline to keep their opportunity for full-scope health insurance through Medi-Cal.   Changes to Medicaid, signed into law with the passage of H.R. 1, and subsequent changes to Medi-Cal from the state, will begin to take effect on January 1, 2026. Some adults with [...]

2025-12-16T18:10:29+00:00December 16th, 2025|Categories: Featured, Latest Stories From AHS, Media Coverage of AHS|