Today marks the start of Hospital Week — a time to celebrate the incredible staff who bring our mission to life and make Alameda Health System (AHS) a place of hope and healing. Whether on the front lines or working behind the scenes, each of you plays a vital role in delivering skilled, [...]
Our nurses are the listeners, the comforters, the tireless protectors. They speak up when it matters most, and always show up. They check vitals at 3 a.m., hold hands at the hardest moments and offer calm in the chaos. Nurses are the trusted presence by the bedside, the [...]
Congratulations to our newest DAISY Award recipients. Your compassion, skill and dedication shine through in every patient interaction. We are proud to celebrate you. Angela Guzman Staff nurse II, Med-Surg Alameda Hospital Genevieve Majors Staff nurse II, Med-Surg Alameda Hospital Gita Khatry Charge nurse Fairmont Rehabilitation & Wellness Kristel Yamsuan Nurse supervisor Fairmont [...]
Our Patient Experience department was honored to recognize 14 top rounders across AHS. Alameda Hospital Shelledie Huevos, RN Charge nurse, telemetry Glenn Hammond, RN Charge nurse, intensive care unit (ICU) Highland Hospital Veronica Ani Clinical nurse III, Med-Surg, 9th floor Patience Emmanuel Clinical nurse III, Med-Surg, 8th floor Maria Mendoza-Sanchez Clinical nurse IV, [...]
During this year’s Patient Experience Week, Alameda Health System (AHS) honored not only the skill and dedication of our nurses but also the meaningful ways they connect with patients. Through nurse leader rounding, our leaders are building trust at the bedside — ensuring patients feel valued, respected and empowered as partners throughout their [...]
Behind every great patient experience at Alameda Health System (AHS) is a team member who goes the extra mile. Our Service Team Award Recipients (STARS) are those exceptional individuals who don’t just meet expectations — they exceed them. Through their commitment to service, integrity and community, they help make AHS a place where care [...]
Congratulations to the Alameda Hospital Emergency Department, winner of the Patient Experience Elevating Care & Sustaining Improvement Award. The award was granted because the department increased its “Likelihood to Recommend” top box score by 6.38%. Our patient rounding champions are making a difference across Alameda Health System and we proudly recognize the Alameda [...]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the pervasive issue of sexual violence and its impact on our community. Our Sexual Assault Response and Recovery Team (SARRT) has already seen a significant rise in cases in 2025. As the only dual sexual assault and domestic violence [...]
A trailblazing cyclist and ICU clinical nurse. Intensive care unit (ICU) nurse Vernne Victa’s compassion and dedication to his organ donor patients and their families in their most vulnerable moments reflect the true humanity behind health care. Grateful for the strong support system from his ICU colleagues, he also finds balance by [...]
In honor of Earth Day, Alameda Health System (AHS) is partnering with the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) to host its first park-based event, Walk with Your Doc, on April 19 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Roberts Regional Park. The event is part of the AHS Parks Rx program, which encourages patients [...]
