Alameda Health System Layoffs and Program Closures

Expressed deep concern over proposed program closures and staff reductions affecting vulnerable patients, urging the board to ensure its direction is carried out.

Thanked the board for its leadership and expressed hope that AHS will follow through by bringing laid-off workers back to restore vital community services.

Thanked the board for hearing public concerns and voiced hope for better collaboration with AHS to bring workers back.

Shared how the planned closure of the Fairmont Intensive Outpatient Program stresses patients with severe mental illness, thanking the board for reaffirming its stance.

Expressed frustration that AHS trustees defied board direction while praising the supervisors for working to secure federal and state funds.

Voiced full support for the supervisors' letter to defer layoffs and protect level one trauma services at Highland Hospital.

Provided data on blood culture contamination increases and advocated for collaborative operational problem-solving rather than discarding staff resources.

Emphasized that layoffs lead to food and housing insecurity and encouraged all parties to come to the table and vote yes.