Stanford Medicine Cancer Center in South Bay

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.

City of Hope is a nonprofit, National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer center headquartered in Duarte, California, with a nationwide network including an Orange County presence. It combines cancer care, research, and education, and has contributed to major breakthroughs in cancer medicines, synthetic insulin, and monoclonal antibodies. The organization operates 32 U.S. offices (including a facility in Duarte and an expanding Orange County footprint) and serves patients across Southern California through its Los Angeles campus and regional treatment locations. City of Hope is growing its Orange County presence with new facilities and services, and remains a major research and care institution with a national system and international reach.