Alameda Health System

Today is World Stroke Day! Recognizing the signs of a stroke can save lives. Remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call emergency services. Stay informed and protect your health. Together, we can raise awareness! #WorldStrokeDay #AHS

AHS patient Elena Torres suffered major leg and back injuries after being struck by a car, resulting in severe nerve damage. After months at Highland Hospital, she struggled with intense pain and discomfort. The AHS Spinal Cord Stimulator Program changed her life. #RPRC

Protect yourself & your loved ones from flu & COVID! Alameda Health System offers flu & COVID vaccines by drop-in visits or appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 510-437-8500. For drop-in hours and locations, visit: https://ow.ly/RT3A50Ta4wK. #FluVaccine #COVIDVaccine

Join us in celebrating National Pharmacy Week! This week we celebrate our amazing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for their countless contributions to patient care and well-being. Our pharmacy teams play a vital role in both health systems and the community by preparing medications, providing medication expertise and recommendations, and promoting safe medication use, health literacy, and education. Thank you, Pharmacy, for your exceptional dedication and attention to our patients' needs and safety! #PharmacyWeek

Please join us in celebrating the addition of Raquel Aldridge to AHS. Raquel has oversight of the Emergency Department and the Intensive Care Unit. She comes to us with over 10 years of nursing and leadership experience in both Level 1 and Level 2 Trauma Centers with a background in both emergency and critical care nursing. Raquel graduated with distinction as Summa Cum Laude when obtaining both her BSN and her MSN. She is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Health Administration Program at Capella University. Raquel has also achieved Yellow Belt Certification in in Lean Sigma Six Practices and is AACN certified. She is an innovative, proven, and driven leader, invested in driving quality and process improvement through evidenced based practice and she is very excited for the opportunity to contribute to our mission of caring , healing, teaching, serving all.

Join us in celebrating the 12th annual National Health Care Facilities & Engineering Week, Oct. 20-26, 2024! Our dedicated AHS Engineering staff work tirelessly in building maintenance, grounds, plant ops, and more. We appreciate all the hard work they do! #EngineeringWeek

Please join us in welcoming Angela Smith-Johnson, our Clinical Director of Nursing Services, to Alameda Health System. Angela will have oversight of the Step-Down Unit, the Telemetry Unit, the Medical-Surgical Units and the Wound Care Program at the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital. Angela earned her MSN from San Francisco State University and is pursuing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice with Chamberlain University. Throughout Angela’s nursing leadership career, her passion for evidence-based practice and developing leaders and teams has improved patient and staff experience across departments and facilities while driving quality outcomes, improving workflows, and promoting individual and organizational growth.

Our CEO, James Jackson, was honored to speak at the Oakland Rotary Club. The Oakland Rotary works tirelessly to solve some of our community’s toughest challenges by bringing together professional, business, and civic leaders. #OaklandRotaryClub #community #lastingImpacts

This Liver Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate our patient Katrina, who received life-changing news while at the lab: a liver was available for her! She credits her amazing care team, Dr. Matilde Fredrickson and Tasha Thibodeaux, for their unwavering support. Read more: https://ow.ly/ru2E50TK636

It's Respiratory Care Week! Let's honor the vital contributions of Respiratory Care Practitioners who tirelessly improve respiratory health. Their expertise and dedication enhance patient care. Thank you for your hard work and commitment! #RespiratoryCareWeek