A patient arrives at the emergency department with slurred speech and sudden weakness on one side. Within seconds, a stroke alert is called, care teams mobilize, and stroke coordinators begin a coordinated response. At Alameda Hospital (AH) and the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC), both certified primary stroke centers, speed [...]
On March 31 at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC), Alameda Health System’s Internal Medicine Residency Program hosted a panel discussion that brought providers together for a candid conversation about the experiences, challenges and career journeys of women physicians. “I was inspired by the incredible resilience and expertise of the [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Coyness Ennix Jr., MD, a pioneering cardiovascular surgeon who began his early career at Highland Hospital and whose legacy reflects clinical excellence, resilience and a lifelong commitment to community. A childhood trip to the doctor first sparked Dr. [...]
For more than a century, Alameda Hospital has been woven into the fabric of the community, serving neighbors, friends and families through life’s most critical moments while building a strong foundation of safe, high-quality care. Today, that legacy continues, with Alameda Hospital earning an “A” in the Spring 2026 Leapfrog Hospital [...]
Earlier this spring, elected officials, community leaders and staff gathered outside St. Rose Hospital to celebrate a new collaboration between Alameda Health System (AHS) and Stanford Health Care aimed at expanding access to specialized care across Alameda County and strengthening the long-term sustainability of St. Rose Hospital. The April 9, 2026, [...]
After facing potential closure, St. Rose Hospital in Hayward is expanding services through a new strategic partnership with Stanford Health Care. Additionally, Alameda Hospital has secured a prestigious "A" safety grade from the Leapfrog Group. James Jackson, the CEO of Alameda Health System, joined us on 'The Nine' to discuss how the [...]
Effective Monday, May 11th the Highland Bridge Clinic has relocated to E1, from its original location in OA-1. We are grateful to the AHS Engineering, Security, IS/Epic, supporting departments and our labor partners for their efforts to limit the impact of this move on patients and employees. What [...]
Alameda, California, May 6, 2026 – Alameda Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, [...]
CEO James Jackson highlights the importance of stress awareness and prevention this month. Health care work is meaningful but demanding, and unmanaged stress can impact both mental and physical health. Prioritizing well-being is essential to maintaining the focus, resilience, and compassion needed to provide high-quality care. We also sit down with [...]
Stanford University and Alameda Health System announced a new partnership on Thursday to expand specialized medical care at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward and bolster its financial stability. The agreement is considered a triumphant milestone for St. Rose Hospital, which administrators feared would close as recently as 2024. The partnership will allow the [...]
