They are often the first to knock on the door, the ones who listen without judgment and the steady hands that guide patients through some of life’s most difficult challenges. Community Health Workers (CHWs) at Alameda Health System (AHS) don’t just work in the community; they are from the community. With deep understanding, shared [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) CEO James Jackson spoke with the East Bay Times about the budget cuts AHS faces in a recently published, comprehensive article. “The vast majority of who we see is on some form of government care, whether it’s Medi-Cal or Medicare,” Jackson said. “They’re not going to just disappear. What we believe [...]
Alameda resident Denny Goodman was out on a fishing boat with his neighbors on July 4, 2022, hoping to catch a perfect view of fireworks over the San Francisco Bay. It was the happiest time of his life, he told his friends. He’d decided to live aboard a boat in Alameda after eight years [...]
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. Percent of U.S. parents who kept their children up to date on the recommended childhood vaccinations in 2022: 90% [...]
Each year, Alameda Health System (AHS) supports and participates in more than 50 community engagement activities. This would not be possible without our Public Affairs and Community Engagement (PACE) team and many AHS staff who graciously volunteer their time. Watch the video to learn more and to hear about my new [...]
Certified medical interpreter, volunteer and senior learning & development specialist. Fanny Domijan approaches every role, whether training AHS staff or volunteering as a medical interpreter in rural Guatemala, with curiosity, compassion and teamwork. Moved by the resilience of patients with little access to care, she embodies our mission of caring, healing, teaching, [...]
At Alameda Health System (AHS), a simple sign in the emergency department (ED) — Expect the Test — is making a big impact. By screening ED patients for HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and syphilis, AHS is advancing prevention, early diagnosis and timely treatment. “For many without regular access to care, the ED is where [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) patient Nicholas Veal has been suffering from painful boils on his skin since he was 15 years old. Officially diagnosed with hidradenitis suppurativa, he has been trying different treatments with varying success for decades, but didn’t feel like he was being taken seriously until he met Dr. Leon Clark. [...]
Alameda Health System’s (AHS) three emergency departments at Highland, Alameda and San Leandro Hospitals have received the prestigious Quest for Zero Quality Award from BETA Healthcare Group. The honor underscores AHS’ strong commitment to delivering safe, high-quality emergency care while continuously working to reduce risk and improve outcomes for all patients. “The Quest for [...]
MyChart Bedside mobile is now available to all inpatient clinical areas at Alameda, San Leandro and Highland Hospitals, making it even easier for Alameda Health System (AHS) patients to stay informed, connected and in control while in the hospital. “By expanding MyChart Bedside, we’re leveraging technology to provide an exceptional patient experience, putting real-time [...]
