With the Thanksgiving holiday right around the corner, I’m already taking steps to ensure my guests and I are safe this holiday season. Not only have I received my COVID-19 shots, including the booster, but I also received my annual flu vaccine. As someone who works in health care, I find it important to do [...]
Flu Clinic at Alameda Hospital - 2020 Free Community Flu Shot Clinic at Alameda Hospital Alameda Health System is hosting a free community flu shot clinic on Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. - noon, while supplies last at Alameda Hospital Each fall the flu returns to our community and brings with it [...]
Every employee is a leg of the table and together we hold it up. Maybe our roles and responsibilities are different, but we can’t do one without the other. Everyone is important. I think it is an honor to serve a community of the uninsured or underinsured. How we do [...]
One afternoon an elderly Hispanic couple timidly approached Juan Hurtado, an Alameda Health System (AHS) Health Advocate volunteer at AHS-Highland Hospital. Juan Hurtado, Health Advocate Coordinator, Care Management They were visibly upset and carried a letter and medical bill. They thought they may owe money to AHS but couldn’t understand the documents [...]
Alameda Health System’s (AHS) integrated breast cancer care team were honored at this year’s American Cancer Society (ACS) East Bay Gala for their outstanding efforts in helping to reduce disparities in breast cancer care for the patients and communities we serve. The Gala took place Thursday, October 7, 2021. The ACS recognized the team [...]
Alameda County and the City of Berkely issued guidance for commonly celebrated Halloween and Día de los Muertos observances. These activities carry risk for spreading COVID-19. Limit yourself to small gatherings and implement extra safety measures, especially when everyone is not vaccinated. To help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19: Get fully vaccinated, Stay [...]
In August Kristine Claire (KC) Yallico a clinical laboratory scientist supervisor at Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital saw an opportunity to maximize the beautiful outdoor courtyard space for employees to eat outdoors without having to sit on the concrete or grass.Yallico took the initiative to share her idea on the weekly leadership desktop chat and sent [...]
Day after day our dedicated Alameda Health System (AHS) staff continue to provide support, hope and exceptional care for our patients and communities. Even during these incredibly challenging times the courage, commitment and compassion you bring to serving all is truly awe-inspiring. I want to express my sincere gratitude for everything you do, and [...]
Each year thousands of seniors celebrate Healthy Aging Month and take action to improve their quality of life at the United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County (USOAC) Healthy Living Festival. Over the years Alameda Health System (AHS) has supported these kinds of worthwhile efforts that empower older adults to make healthy choices. The [...]
Paying attention to prostate health gives men the best chance to prevent and treat prostate cancer so they can live long, healthy lives for themselves and their loved ones. The best defense against prostate cancer is gaining a better understanding of the disease including risk factors and potential symptoms. Every patient at Alameda Health [...]
