Washington Hospital Healthcare System

Yesterday, we celebrated our new Level II Trauma Center that will officially open on July 1 to care for life-threatening injuries, close to home. This was a wonderful day for our residents who previously had to be transported out of the area for trauma care, which can take ambulances 45-75 minutes in traffic. Trauma services will be available around-the-clock for high-risk injuries that can happen at a moment’s notice. Trauma centers are distinct areas of a hospital emergency department staffed by a team of specially trained health professionals who treat life-threatening injuries. WHHS CEO Kimberly Hartz, WTHCD Board President Dr. Jacob Eapen, and trauma medical director Dr. Chet Morrison, joined Alameda County Health EMS Director Lauri McFadden, and trauma survivor Jorge Nava, with his wife Daisy to share his trauma journey to recovery. For more information about our trauma center, visit: https://lnkd.in/g7ePWQdr #WHHSTraumaCenter #TraumaCare #RibbonCutting Alameda County City of Fremont City of Union City City of Newark, California Fremont Chamber of Commerce Union City Chamber of Commerce City of Milpitas

The Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation is now accepting applications for the Dr. Albert V. Assali Scholarship. This scholarship supports local Tri-City Area high school seniors and college students pursuing a career in medicine, honoring Dr. Assali's legacy in medical education and community service. Applications are due by July 29 at 5 p.m. for the 2024-2025 academic year. For more details and to apply, contact the Foundation office at 510.818.7350 or email [email protected] Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTSZUtEa

We were delighted to attend the first ever Fremont Pride Fair! It was a fantastic opportunity for WHHS to connect with community members and share information about our programs and services. Guided by our Patient First Ethic, we are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of everyone in our community.

WHHS recently hosted three traveling orthopedic fellows from the U.S. and Italy to observe WHHS orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alexander Sah conduct anterior hip replacement surgeries. The Anterior Hip Foundation funded the fellows with opportunities to observe cases at four host sites in the nation, supporting the growth and education of this increasingly common procedure. It was an honor to serve as the first host site and share our expertise with these dedicated professionals.

Washington Hospital Healthcare System is excited to announce the recent addition of the da Vinci Xi® surgical system by Intuitive The first cases with the da Vinci Xi system were performed by Dr. Kranthi Achanta, a board-certified laparoscopic and general surgeon; and hiatal hernia repair by Dr. Jennifer Chan, board-certified thoracic and cardiac surgeon. WHHS remains committed to leading in minimally invasive surgery and enhancing patient care with the latest in medical technology integration. #daVinciXi https://lnkd.in/gP59_7AB

We celebrated National Critical Care Awareness Month with a special recognition event to honor our multidisciplinary team including intensivists, RN’s, CNA’s, and others. More than 30 awards were presented with CEO Kimberly Hartz and CNO Terri Hunter highlighting the quality achievements made possible by our critical care teams. Thank you Washington Hospital and all critical caregivers for swift action and exceptional dedication to the patients we serve. #CriticalCareAwarenessMonthy #PatientFirst

The Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation is now accepting applications for the Dr. Albert V. Assali Scholarship. This scholarship supports local Tri-City Area high school seniors and college students pursuing a career in medicine, honoring Dr. Assali's legacy in medical education and community service. Applications are due by July 29 at 5 p.m. for the 2024-2025 academic year. For more details and to apply, contact the Foundation office at 510.818.7350 or email [email protected] Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTSZUtEa

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a time to spotlight the crucial role caregivers play in treating communication disorders. Our Rehabilitation Services Department's speech-language pathologists are at the forefront, expertly diagnosing and managing speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients affected by serious conditions like stroke. We extend our gratitude to these professionals whose dedication and skill are truly life-changing. #PatientFirst Tag: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

The Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation recently hosted the 37th Annual Golf and Bocce Tournament at The Club at Castlewood in Pleasanton, raising over $124K for cutting-edge surgical equipment and technology. This successful event, held in memory of Gene and Laura Pessagno, brought together 120 golfers and six bocce teams, offering a day full of sports, auctions and celebrations to benefit Washington Hospital’s future trauma center and Operating Rooms. Read more: https://lnkd.in/db8icZsP

WHHS CEO Kimberly Hartz set the pace for our Bike to Work team, stopping by the Washington West Energizer Station to support Bike East Bay's Bike to Wherever Day. Over 20,000 residents celebrated National Bike Month, enjoying the community spirit and Station hospitality throughout Fremont. Join us in applauding their efforts!