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DHCS has awarded the Alameda Health System (AHS) more than $77 million for behavioral health. AHS will use the funding to build a 10-bed inpatient medical detox and psychiatric care unit at San Leandro Hospital and two 20-bed units dedicated to geriatric psychiatric patients at St. Rose Hospital. https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-health-system-awarded-77m-grant-expansion-behavioral-health-care/

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Alameda Health System has launched a new Canine Visitation Program at Alameda Hospital and San Leandro Hospital, bringing certified therapy dogs to the facilities to provide comfort and companionship to patients and staff. https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/alameda-health-system-launches-canine-visitation-program/

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The Alameda Health System Department of Pediatrics has received a Quality Leaders Award for excellence. The award celebrates public health care systems that demonstrate outstanding efforts in advancing quality, equity, and access to health care for California’s underserved populations. https://alamedapost.com/news/ahs-receives-statewide-award-excellent-pediatric-care/

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Newsweek’s prestigious list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025 ranked Alameda’s Skilled Nursing Facilities as #1 in Alameda County and 14th in California among nursing homes with more than 150 beds.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-hospital-skilled-nursing-facilities-rank-best-again/

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Alameda Health System has received a new grant that will help doctors offer home visits to patients. “It’s a one-of-a-kind program that allows doctors to meet patients where they are and make direct interventions," said Dr. Alejandro Diaz, vice-chair of internal medicine at AHS.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-health-system-receives-grant-make-patient-house-calls/

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Alameda Hospital has launched a backpack and school supplies drive for Ruby Bridges Elementary, where more than 64 percent of students qualify for a free or reduced price lunch. Drop off new, unused school supplies in the donation box in Alameda Hospital’s main lobby by July 31.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/donate-school-supplies-to-local-elementary-students/

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In a controversial maneuver, Alameda Hospital is closing its operating room—including for emergency surgeries. Kelsey Goeres talks with nurses protesting the decision and shares official statements from Alameda Health System explaining and defending the decision.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-hospital-to-eliminate-operating-room/

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AB 722, introduced by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, which aims to protect the cost-effectiveness of healthcare services provided by the Alameda Health System, will take effect in the new year.

https://alamedapost.com/news/ab-722-safeguards-jobs-of-unionized-physicians/

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Newsweek’s 2024 list of America’s Best Nursing Homes ranks Alameda Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility 33rd overall in the nation.

https://alamedapost.com/news/alameda-hospital-skilled-nursing-facility-nationally-recognized/

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The pilot program Eddie’s Place has served over 100 patients since May. Ken Der explains that the program, "provides care to medically frail, unhoused guests who are discharged from an emergency room...or who require continuing medical care and recuperation space following hospitalization."

https://alamedapost.com/news/eddies-place-medical-respite-for-unhoused-at-marina-village-inn/

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Since 2018, Alameda Food Bank and Alameda All Faiths Coalition have teamed up to form Dine & Connect, providing hot meals and vital services to unhoused people in Alameda.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/dine-connect-serves-unhoused-alamedans/

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