Cancer Care - Alameda Health System
Cancer Care • Alameda, CA
About
Alameda Health System (AHS) is a nonprofit, patient- and family-centered healthcare system serving the East Bay since 1864. It operates multiple facilities including Highland Hospital (regional trauma center and teaching hospital), John George Psychiatric Hospital, Fairmont Hospital, San Leandro Hospital, Alameda Hospital, St. Rose Hospital (affiliated), and four neighborhood Wellness Centers in Oakland, Newark, and Hayward. AHS emphasizes Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All to reduce disparities and improve community wellness. Key points: - System type: Nonprofit healthcare provider with a teaching hospital and regional trauma center. - Facilities: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus; John George Psychiatric Hospital; Fairmont Hospital; San Leandro Hospital; Alameda Hospital; St. Rose Hospital (affiliated); four Wellness Centers. - Mission: Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All. - History: Serving East Bay health needs since 1864; ongoing transformation to meet community needs. - Contact/overview: Headquarters/offices in Oakland and Alameda, CA; main phone 1-510-437-4800; website alamedahealthsystem.org. Notable recent items: - 2025: GlobeNewswire release on Canine Visitation Program to boost patient and staff well-being. - 2026: Community updates highlighting staff achievements and health tips; upcoming blood drive at Alameda Hospital. If you’re specifically looking for cancer care services at Alameda Health System, AHS provides oncology services across its campuses as part of its broader cancer care offerings within its hospital network. For precise locations, specialties, and appointment details, check the oncology/nodes section on their site or contact the system directly.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care (multi-location group)
Address
Highland Hospital, 1411 E. 31st St., Oakland, CA 94602; Alameda Hospital, 2070 Clinton Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
Phone
510-535-7332
COB@alamedahealthsystem.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- US News & World Report: 86% satisfaction rating for overall hospital stay and discharge (Not explicitly stated in source (aggregated metric))
- Yelp: Various individual star ratings listed on site (195 reviews for Alameda Hospital specifically)
Patients praise
- Dedicated patient navigation program for cancer support
- Focus on patient-provider partnerships and emotional support
- Efforts to reduce health disparities in cancer care
- Staff noted as caring and dedicated
Common complaints
- General hospital facilities noted as older, though clean
"I want our breast cancer patients to feel and know that we absolutely care for them. We see your dignity and your burdens, your fear."
— Zhonnet Harper, Breast Cancer Patient Navigator at Alameda Health System"His positivity and engagement show how a strong patient-doctor partnership can make a real difference in recovery."
— An Uche, MD, Division Chief of Hematology and Oncology at Alameda Health SystemSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- AHS patient finds hope in colorectal cancer journey - Alameda Health System — Mar 18, 2026
- Black patients co-design cancer screening campaign at Alameda Health System - California Health Care Safety Net Institute — Feb 18, 2026
- Alameda Health System wins equity award for breast cancer — Dec 10, 2025
- Alameda Health System Wins Equity Award for Breast Cancer Screening Campaign — Dec 17, 2025
- Healthy Alameda: Skin Cancer Prevention Tips, Warning Signs for all Skin Colors — Jun 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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