A new grant from the Stupski Foundation enables AHS to provide a better continuum of care for patients with serious illnesses Gladys Melara had traveled from Honduras to the Bay Area to visit family in 2021 when her stomach swelled up. She lost her appetite and couldn’t urinate. She was soon diagnosed with ovarian [...]
Effective patient flow and throughput are essential for delivering high-quality care and enhancing patient experience, while managing operational costs. This past May, Alameda Health System (AHS) launched the Centralized Transportation Hub (CTH) pilot, a new initiative to streamline patient movement across care settings, ensuring smooth transitions throughout their health care journey. “Our commitment to [...]
Preparing a Thanksgiving turkey for the first time can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Alameda Health System’s (AHS) own chef Craig Smith at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC) Café shared, “With a few easy steps, even the most inexperienced home cook can serve up a delicious holiday meal that [...]
Over the past 15 years, chef Craig Smith has served as the heart and soul of the café at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus (WCHHC), where his exceptional culinary skills and engaging personality make a lasting impression on all who visit. “My passion for food is rooted in the joy of bringing people [...]
On November 5, 2024, Alameda Health System (AHS) executives visited St. Rose Hospital (SRH) to celebrate our affiliation with AHS. The AHS Board of Trustees approved the affiliation on October 29, 2024 and after signing and executing a Membership Issuance Agreement, SRH’s affiliation became official on November 1, 2024. AHS executives joined Mario [...]
All of our skilled nursing facilities were recently recognized by America’s Best Nursing Homes, a reflection of our staff's dedication to providing exceptional care. We visited South Shore to talk to Richard Espinoza, our Chief Administrative Officer for post-acute services, about this exciting achievement. Please take a moment to watch the video [...]
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. Number of square miles traversed by Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American to receive a medical degree, in [...]
Joining Alameda Health System ensures that St. Rose Hospital will continue to serve patients. Alameda Health System (AHS), the public safety-net health system in Alameda County, will take on the governance of St. Rose Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital in Hayward, CA. The move is an effort to ensure St. Rose Hospital's long-term sustainability and [...]
A community celebration and ribbon-cutting was held Friday, April 11 at St. Rose Hospital at the front entrance where new signage marks the community hospital’s recent affiliation with Alameda Health System (AHS). KTVU covered the event, reporting that the affiliation "ensures St. Rose Hospital's emergency services and critical care will continue for years to come." [...]
Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facilities were ranked #1 in Alameda County and 14th in California among nursing homes with more than 150 beds, according to Newsweek’s 2025 ranking of America’s Best Nursing Homes. The Alameda Post covered the prestigious ranking on Oct. 28. Read the full article here. “I’m grateful to our wonderful team members [...]
