California residents now have one more tool to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Smartphone users can sign up for CA Notify, an app that sends an alert if the user has been around someone who later tests positive for COVID-19. CA Notify is not a contact tracing app and it does not track [...]
During the holiday season unrealistic expectations, financial pressures, and the increased consumption of alcohol can raise stress levels, which can contribute to incidents of domestic violence. Add to that, conditions created by COVID-19 including social distancing, working remotely and job loss and the numbers rise even more. “At Alameda Health System (AHS) we believe [...]
Please join us virtually on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 7 – 8:00 p.m. for the Alameda Health System Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Gala. Attendance is free and everyone is invited to attend. This year the gala will celebrate and recognize Alameda County’s Health Care Heroes and Mobile Clinic.The one-hour event will recognize our frontline staff and [...]
Atrium Health Announces Delvecchio Finley as New CEO of Atrium Health Navicent Oakland, Calif. — Dec. 3, 2020 — Atrium Health has named Delvecchio Finley as president and chief executive officer of Georgia-based Atrium Health Navicent, effective February 1, 2021. Finley has served as chief executive officer of Alameda Health System (AHS) [...]
Did you know? Flu can lower your body’s defenses to other infections, including COVID-19. Older adults, smokers, or anyone with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease are especially at risk. Don’t take chances with flu – get your flu shot now. Alameda Health System (AHS) patients can walk up and get a flu [...]
As we begin to plan our holiday celebrations, taking precautions to keep our families and loved ones safe will be just as important as ensuring we have all the necessary ingredients for the pecan pie. Especially with Alameda County getting bumped back to the most restrictive Purple Tier due the rapidly rising number COVID-19 [...]
In preparation for the winter weather and due to a low number of appointments and walk-ins, Alameda Health System (AHS) will be closing the San Leandro COVID-19 testing site after November 20, 2020 and will continue to expand testing capacity at the Highland Hospital COVID-19 testing site. AHS patients requiring COVID-19 testing should be [...]
Alameda Health System Hosts Virtual Holiday Food Drive! COVID-19 has changed so much of our everyday lives – how we work, how we shop, how we socialize and even how we contribute to our favorite charities. The holiday season is often a time for us to participate in food drives to help some [...]
This month, in honor of Veterans Day and in recognition of all the amazing veterans we are honored to work alongside, Alameda Health System (AHS) expresses our thanks and gratitude to the brave men and women for their sacrifice and service to our country and the community we serve. We know that every [...]
