Alameda Post"A stroke can happen suddenly and without warning. One moment, someone is speaking normally. The next, they may have slurred speech, facial drooping, trouble seeing, or weakness on one side of the body," shares Alameda Health System. "When that happens, every minute matters." https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-may-stroke-awareness-month/
Nurses rallied outside Alameda Hospital on March 21, as part of a nationwide "Red Alert" tour protesting federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. The rally acted as a “warning to hundreds of communities nationwide that face a drastic reduction in quantity and quality of health care services.” https://alamedapost.com/news/nurses-rally-alameda-hospital-red-alert/
What's the key to a long life, according to 100-year-old Hilda Martini? "Potatoes." Alameda Health System spotlights the life of the centenarian resident at Park Bridge Rehabilitation and Wellness. https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-longevity-tips-100-year-old-alameda-resident/
Alameda County officials voted to delay laying off a total of 300 Alameda Health System employees and to consider alternative solutions. At their meeting, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to create a working group that will address “fiscal imbalance” in the hospital system. https://alamedapost.com/news/county-officials-delay-alameda-health-system-layoffs/
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Thanks to the Trump Administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which slashed Medicaid by more than $900 billion over the next 10 years, the Alameda Health System has taken drastic budget cuts for the coming year. That means, in part, laying off 296 employees across the system. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-health-system-lay-off-300-massive-medicaid-cuts/
Alameda Health System (AHS) has been honored with the 2025 Quality Leaders Award. AHS won in the equity category for inviting members from the Black community to co-design solutions intended to increase rates of breast cancer screening after AHS noticed a persistent gap in screening by demographic. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-health-system-wins-equity-award-breast-cancer-screening-campaign/
As new Medicaid rules take effect in 2026, some people face a critical year-end deadline to keep their opportunity for full-scope health insurance through Medi-Cal. Alameda Health System shares the changes, enrollment instructions, and encouragement. https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-navigate-new-medicaid-rules-2026/
Every day, emergency departments see patients who arrive with preventable injuries or illnesses. Dr. Sammy Hodroge, MD, the medical director of Alameda Hospital’s emergency department, shares five essential tips that everyone can use to help avoid a trip to the emergency room. https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/five-tips-stay-out-emergency-room/
As respiratory virus season approaches, Alameda Health System encourages the community to consider flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines. Additionally, Alameda Hospital is hosting a free Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 18. Free flu shots will be available for everyone over six months of age. https://alamedapost.com/features/health-fitness/healthy-alameda-respiratory-virus-season-vaccinated/
All four Alameda Health System (AHS) skilled nursing and sub-acute facilities, commonly referred to as nursing homes, have been recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes of 2026 list. Congratulations, AHS! https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-health-system-nursing-homes-named-among-americas-best/
