Alameda Health System

Why is skin disease often misdiagnosed and untreated in Black patients?

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

For most of history, medical students studying dermatology have been shown pictures of diseases on white skin only, leading to vast inequities in how Black and brown people are treated for skin disorders.

Key Points: 
  • For most of history, medical students studying dermatology have been shown pictures of diseases on white skin only, leading to vast inequities in how Black and brown people are treated for skin disorders.
  • He founded AHS' dermatology division in 2020 and focuses on diseases that more commonly affect Black and Latinx populations.
  • Clark was in residency training when he noticed Black patients coming in with treatable diseases – sometimes covering 90 percent of their skin – that had gone untreated and undiagnosed.
  • "Someone who's not familiar with what that looks like in Black skin may say, 'Oh this is mild,'" Clark said.

David Saÿen named president of the Alameda Health System Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10 that David Saÿen has been named president of the AHS Board of Trustees.

Key Points: 
  • Saÿen, the former regional administrator at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has deep leadership expertise in the health care field and beyond
    OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) announced on Wednesday, Jan. 10 that David Saÿen has been named president of the AHS Board of Trustees.
  • Saÿen was nominated to the board in March 2023 and serves as a representative of the City of Alameda Health Care District.
  • He also has extensive public affairs experience, developing and executing campaigns related to public health, health insurance and access to health services.
  • Saÿen recently served as board president at the Diversity in Health Training Institute, treasurer at Stagebridge, and is currently a corporate board director at OnLok, a provider of health services to seniors.

Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility is on Newsweek's 2024 List of America's Best Nursing Homes

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System's skilled nursing facility in Alameda, CA has been recognized on Newsweek's 2024 list of America's Best Nursing Homes.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System's skilled nursing facility in Alameda, CA has been recognized on Newsweek's 2024 list of America's Best Nursing Homes.
  • "I am delighted that Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, inclusive of Park Bridge Rehabilitation and Wellness, Alameda Hospital Sub-Acute Unit and South Shore Rehabilitation and Wellness, have been recognized as one of the best nursing facilities in the country," said Richard Espinoza, chief administrative officer of post-acute services at Alameda Health System.
  • The America's Best Nursing Homes 2024 ranking lists the nation's leading nursing homes in the 25 states with the highest number of facilities according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • "Congratulations to Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility for being ranked among Newsweek's best nursing homes, as well as being the top-ranked facility in Alameda County," said James Jackson, CEO of Alameda Health System.

Beloved Birth Black Centering Presents: An evening with 'Earth Mama' leading actor, Tia Nomore

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakland-born rapper, actress, and activist Tia Nomore will join Black maternal health leaders at a screening of her groundbreaking film 'Earth Mama' at the New Parkway Theater in Oakland, CA on Oct. 2, 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • 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.
  • The screening and celebration is in honor of Beloved Birth Black Centering – an innovative perinatal care program, built by Black women, for Black women and birthing folk, to eliminate racism-based disparities in Black birth experiences and outcomes.
  • Nomore is a Beloved Birth alum, and is now a doula and member of the Beloved Birth Collective.
  • "We're proud to celebrate three years of Beloved Birth Black Centering's model of perinatal care that honors and celebrates Black birth, Black families, and Black community."

Announcing a New Era: Gardner Health Services Names New CEO

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Health Services has announced its choice for its next Chief Executive Officer. After a year-long search, Rafael Vaquerano has been tapped to replace Reymundo C. Espinoza, who is retiring in January 2024.

Key Points: 
  • After 37 years, Gardner Health Services taps John Muir Health executive Rafael Vaquerano to be its next CEO.
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardner Health Services has announced its choice for its next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Dr. Noe Lozano, Gardner Health Services' Board Chair, released the following statement after Vaquerano was ultimately selected as CEO:
    "Congratulations to Rafael Vaquerano on being named the next CEO of Gardner Health Services.
  • Today Gardner Family Health Network, Inc. which is doing business as Gardner Health Services provides care to 46,525 patients throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties with an operating budget of $90 Million.

Dr. Eileen K. Fry-Bowers, Dean of the USF School of Nursing & Health Professions, Launches First Nurse Health Equity Scholars Program with Alameda Health System

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eileen K. Fry-Bowers, PhD, JD, RN, CPNP, FAAN, dean of the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Nursing and Health Professions, has launched the first Nurse Health Equity Scholars program in an academic partnership with clinical safety net partner Alameda Health System (AHS). The Nurse Health Equity Scholars Program is a unique and evidence-based approach to providing longitudinal clinical learning experiences in the public health sector - the first of its kind in California.

Key Points: 
  • The Nurse Health Equity Scholars Program is a unique and evidence-based approach to providing longitudinal clinical learning experiences in the public health sector - the first of its kind in California.
  • As a member of the Nurse Health Equity Scholars program, I deeply desire to change health care."
  • "Alameda Health System is pleased to welcome USF's Nurse Health Equity Scholars," said Lofton.
  • We are excited to launch the Nurse Health Equity Scholars program and promote health equity and justice."

David Maman and Divya Chander to Keynote CharmHealth Third Annual Innovation Challenge & Showcase

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Friday, August 11, 2023

CharmHealth , a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, today announced that Binah.ai CEO and Founder David Maman and Divya Chander , chair of neuroscience, faculty in medicine at Singularity University, will be the keynote speakers for the 2023 Innovation Challenge .

Key Points: 
  • CharmHealth , a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, today announced that Binah.ai CEO and Founder David Maman and Divya Chander , chair of neuroscience, faculty in medicine at Singularity University, will be the keynote speakers for the 2023 Innovation Challenge .
  • “We are delighted to welcome David and Divya as keynote speakers at this year’s Innovation Challenge,” said Pramila Srinivasan , Ph.D., CEO of CharmHealth.
  • To participate in the CharmHealth Innovation Challenge, interested individuals, startups and organizations can submit their proposals through the official challenge website at https://charmhealthchallenge.com/ .
  • For more information about the CharmHealth Innovation Challenge, including guidelines, eligibility criteria, and important dates, please visit the challenge website or contact [email protected] .

Calling all Oakland high schoolers: Apply for Alameda Health System's health care internship program.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakland high schoolers are encouraged to apply for Alameda Health System's (AHS) HealthPATH program, a workforce development initiative that prepares youth for health care careers.

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  • OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakland high schoolers are encouraged to apply for Alameda Health System's (AHS) HealthPATH program, a workforce development initiative that prepares youth for health care careers.
  • "Alameda Health System does more than provide medical care to our community, we also invest in our community and teach the next generation of health care professionals," said James Jackson, CEO of Alameda Health System.
  • "HealthPATH provides a pathway to a career in health care for young people from the Alameda County communities that are most impacted by health inequities.
  • Rudsdale High School graduate Javier Velasquez Lopez said the internship changed his perspective on his life and made him grateful for his health.

A first-of-its-kind trial studies the use of injectable buprenorphine to treat methamphetamine use disorder and opioid co-use

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

"Many patients use opioids in addition to methamphetamine, and examining treatment options for people using multiple substances is particularly important."

Key Points: 
  • "Many patients use opioids in addition to methamphetamine, and examining treatment options for people using multiple substances is particularly important."
  • While buprenorphine has been used to treat opioid use disorder since 2002, there are currently no FDA-approved treatments for methamphetamine use disorder or methamphetamine use disorder together with opioid co-use.
  • The study is designated for those with moderate to severe methamphetamine use disorder coupled with mild opioid use disorder or opioid misuse.
  • "Using buprenorphine as a treatment for methamphetamine use disorder and opioid co-use is a promising option for this high-risk patient population.

Alameda Health System Publishes the AHS COVID-19 Memory Archive

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) has published an AHS COVID-19 Memory Archive to commemorate the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency on May 11, 2023. Earlier in the year, the Health Officer of Alameda County rescinded its declaration of the local COVID-19 health emergency and Governor Gavin Newsom terminated the State of California's COVID-19 state of emergency. On May 4, 2023, the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). These four actions at the County, State, Federal, and global levels effectively end the state of emergency phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alameda County.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alameda Health System (AHS) has published an AHS COVID-19 Memory Archive to commemorate the end of the COVID-19 state of emergency on May 11, 2023.
  • Earlier in the year, the Health Officer of Alameda County rescinded its declaration of the local COVID-19 health emergency and Governor Gavin Newsom terminated the State of California's COVID-19 state of emergency .
  • On May 4, 2023, the World Health Organization declared that COVID-19 no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
  • It is one safety-net health care system's collective memory of serving and caring for its community through the global pandemic.