For more than seven decades, Alameda Health System (AHS) has invested in preparing tomorrow’s doctors to care for one of the nation’s most diverse patient populations. This July, 30 new internal medicine residents arrived at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC), where they will develop their clinical skills in a collaborative [...]
We are proud to recognize Daniel Winkle, MD, chief, division of physical medicine and rehabilitation and director of acute rehabilitation services. We also recognize the teams at San Leandro Hospital's Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for their outstanding performance during The Joint Commission's (TJC) survey. The [...]
With miles of shoreline, waterfront trails and neighborhood parks, Alameda offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. From the Bay Farm Island Trail to Shoreline Park, these local spaces provide places to recharge, stay active and support emotional well-being and overall health. In a world shaped by busy schedules, screen [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) is proud to congratulate Sarah Rahman, MD, chief medical information officer (CMIO), on receiving an Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) award honoring her contributions to clinical informatics and her leadership in advancing health care technology.Dr. Rahman was recognized for championing the voice of safety-net health [...]
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our CEO, James Jackson, who was honored by the Greater Los Angeles Morehouse Alumni Association (GLAMAA) with the Medical Award at the B.E.E.A.M. (Business, Education, Entertainment, Advocacy, and Medicine) Awards Luncheon on Saturday, June 27, 2026. The Medical Award recognizes outstanding Morehouse College [...]
This year, our Black Employees Affinity Network or BEAN hosted a Backyard Boogie at Fairmont Hospital, to commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate Black culture, community and honor our legacy of courage, perseverance, and hope. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were [...]
Summer in Alameda means more time outdoors, whether heading to Crown Memorial Beach, dining outside at Alameda Point, or enjoying a picnic at the city’s waterfront parks. Those everyday moments in the sun also serve as a reminder that protecting your skin should be part of every summer routine. We sat [...]
For four months, Marie (name changed to protect her privacy) went without the medications she needed to manage diabetes and hypertension, putting her health at risk as reports of immigration enforcement activity kept her isolated and disrupted her routine care. "People face real-life challenges that can make it difficult [...]
June is Wound Care Awareness Month, and Alameda Health System proudly recognizes the remarkable team at the Creedon Advanced Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center, where healing goes far beyond treating wounds, it transforms lives. Every day, the Creadon team helps patients overcome chronic and complex wounds that can impact mobility, [...]
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the men who care for others, from fathers and grandfathers to mentors and role models. As Men’s Health Month and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month are observed throughout June, they serve as important reminders for men to prioritize something they often put last: their [...]
