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Other health systems serve some – We serve all.
Advocate of Health Coverage, Access and Total Health and Wellness for All
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Other health systems provide health care – We educate and enable people to better care for themselves.
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Top health official hopes to take local ‘food for medicine’ program nationwide.
Originally published on CBS News. OAKLAND - U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra was at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital in Oakland on Friday morning to hear how [...]
Take Care of Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 650,000 people each year and disproportionately impacting communities of color. African Americans [...]
Alameda Health System’s Palliative Care Receives $3 Million Grant to Expand Services
Alameda Health System (AHS) will expand its palliative care services to more patients experiencing serious illness, thanks to a $3 million grant from the Stupski Foundation. Palliative care is a [...]
Building a Workplace Culture of Diversity and Inclusion
At Alameda Health System (AHS) diversity, equity and inclusion are inextricably linked to our mission and the Black Employee Affinity/Ally Network (BEAN) is leading the way in fostering an inclusive [...]
‘It just looks like people dying’: Oakland’s meth crisis is growing at an alarming rate.
Originally published on The Oaklandside. By Robin Buller. Health experts and social workers say meth use and harms associated with it are rising fast and treatment options are limited. In [...]
AHS Transfer Center Pairs Patients to the Right Care
The System Admission Transfer Center (SATC) at Alameda Health System (AHS) plays a key role in coordinating the timely and efficient placement of patients so they receive the right care [...]