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, outrage, and wonder. Year that the Philippine Commission and United States passed the Pensionado Act, a scholarship program that brought Filipino students to [...]
Help us celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by participating in the Pinkathon's 10th anniversary and raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation! Participate virtually or in-person on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. Run, Walk or Roll Any Distance You Want! 5K-10K-10M-13.1M-26.2M-50K-Pink Ribbon Trail (5M) or Choose Your Own Distance. [...]
The Alameda Health System Breast Clinic is supported by a diverse community of health care professionals committed and empowered to providing excellent, compassionate, and collaborative care for our patients. Our staff works hard to eliminate disparities for patients while promoting wellness. AHS has recently launched a new set of webpages supporting the Breast Cancer Patient [...]
Alameda Health System (AHS) would like to give a big thank you to all the AHS staff and their families for joining Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) James Jackson at the Dig Deep Farms Food Hub in San Leandro. It was a perfect morning for harvesting vegetables, pulling weeds, and spreading mulch to prepare the [...]
Alameda, Calif. — Oct. 2, 2023 — The Community Health Fair at Alameda Hospital was an annual event for 25 years before going on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Alameda Health System (AHS) is pleased to announce its return. This year’s theme is disaster and emergency preparedness, and the Alameda Fire Department, Alameda [...]
Dr. Andrew Herring. “If we have an expensive research product that’s only available to a small number of people, that’s not going to move the needle,” said Dr. Andrew Herring, medical director of the Alameda Health System Bridge Clinic. “I love anything spent on trying to figure out this disease and think it’s [...]
Oakland, Calif. — Sept. 27, 2023 — Alameda Health System’s skilled nursing facility in Alameda, CA has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2024 list of America’s Best Nursing Homes. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced today, Sept. 27, 2023, [...]
The 3rd Anniversary Party for Beloved Birth Black Centering will feature a screening of A24's 'Earth Mama,' plus a conversation with Beloved alumni and the film's star Tia Nomore and Black maternal health equity leaders. Oakland, Calif. — Sept. 20, 2023 — Oakland-born rapper, actress, and activist Tia Nomore will join Black maternal health leaders at [...]
From September 18-22 we join medical facilities across the world in celebrating Healthcare Simulation Week! This global effort recognizes health care professionals who use simulation to improve the safety, effectiveness, and efficacy of health care delivery. Read some celebratory messages from some of our AHS Simulation Center staff below: Jordan Mullings, MD The Sim [...]
We are honored that County Supervisors Lena Tam and Elisa Márquez toured the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC) in August. The Supervisors were excited to have connected with our staff and learn more about the services provided at the WCHHC. Following the tour, we had an engaging discussion about public health system financing led [...]
