Alameda Health System
10/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2024 13:15
Get your free COVID-19 vaccine at the Alameda Hospital Community Health Fair
ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 - Alameda Health System's (AHS) Community Health Fair returns to Alameda Hospital this year with a full lineup of free health services, including first-come first-serve flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
The fair will be held on Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Alameda Hospital parking lot.
"Offering free health screenings and resources to our community is one of the many ways we serve our neighbors and act on our mission of caring, healing, teaching and serving all," said Mario Harding, AHS' chief administrative officer of community hospitals. "This event helps ensure that everyone, regardless of their ability to pay, has access to essential health services. Together, we can foster a healthier, stronger community."
A number of community organizations will join AHS providers to offer free health screenings, including blood sugar screenings. There will be demonstrations on how to handle severe bleeding, and a concussion awareness exercise featuring concussion-simulating goggles. Providers will also be fitting and handing out free bike helmets for kids under 12. The COVID-19 vaccine offered is the 2024 through 2025 Moderna Spikevax, safe for anyone 12 years old and older.
"The Community Health Fair is a great opportunity to make sure you're up to date on your vaccines and ready for the upcoming flu season," said Dr. Elizabeth Mahler, associate chief medical officer for community hospitals at AHS. "Alameda Hospital is a critical resource for our community, and we look forward to serving our neighbors in Alameda and beyond."
The Community Health Fair is an annual event in Alameda.
"At Alameda Health System, we are deeply committed to serving the island of Alameda and improving the health of all who call Alameda home," said AHS CEO James Jackson. "Alameda Hospital is a critical community resource, and its health fairs are an opportunity to engage with the community while offering essential health care resources such as vaccines, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for services. By coming together to offer these resources, we are creating a healthier future for all."
About Alameda Health System
Alameda Health System (AHS) is a leading public, integrated health care provider and medical training institution recognized for its world-class patient and family-centered care. AHS provides comprehensive medical treatment, health promotion and disease prevention throughout our integrated network of hospitals, clinics and health services. AHS includes three acute care hospitals, a psychiatric hospital, four ambulatory care wellness centers, five post-acute facilities, and the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center and psychiatric emergency department in Alameda County. AHS is committed to promoting wellness and optimizing the health of the community through the mission of caring, healing, teaching and serving all. For more information, visit AlamedaHealthSystem.org.
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Alameda Health System
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