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Does Highland Hospital have an internal medicine program?

Welcome to the new Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program website. Located near Lake Merritt in Oakland, Highland Hospital first opened its doors in 1927, and our ACGME-accredited residency program began in 1955.

How do I get to Lake Merritt BART station from Highland Hospital?

Pay close attention to signs limiting hours of parking. A free shuttle runs between Highland Hospital and Lake Merritt BART Station every 15 minutes, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Board on the 8th Street side of the station parking lot.

How do I create a profile in the patient portal?

You will be instructed to click on a link to create a user name. 2) The next screen will be the Patient Portal screen. You will need to enter your first and last name as well as your date of birth. The profile number will automatically show up along with your email address. Next, you will need to create a user name and password.

How do I get in touch with outpatient registration?

Outpatient registration can be reached at 724-626-2332. If you need immediate attention, please go to our 24 hour Emergency Room. The Patient Accounting Department is located on the first floor behind the switchboard.

What is the pharmacy department at the hospital?

The Pharmacy Department supplies medications and prescriptions to our in-patients. This service is also extended to hospital employees and their dependents. A limited supply of over-the-counter medications are available for purchase on site. The Pharmacy is open seven days a week and on holidays. Pharmacists may be reached at 724-626-2393. Matthew Mascia, PharmD., currently serves as Clinical Pharmacy Director.

Where to go if you need immediate attention?

If you need immediate attention, please go to our 24 hour Emergency Room.

What is Highland Hospital?

Highland Hospital is committed to giving every patient and family the best experience possible. We truly believe that the best medical care happens when patients and family members feel like full partners in their healthcare. That’s why, when you’re our patient, you’ll notice a real difference at Highland.

When did URMC start patient and family centering?

URMC and its affiliates, including Highland, embarked on Patient and Family Centered Care in February 2011 to provide even more focus to these efforts. Since then we’ve identified many more opportunities to change the way we work and change the patient experience for the better. We’ve partnered with some valued experts in this endeavor – former patients of Highland and their family members. Members of Highland’s Patient and Family Advisory Council participate on all our improvement teams and help guide our progress.

How to communicate with non-Alameda Health System?

To communicate with any non-Alameda Health System clinicians, please call their office or use their version of the patient portal. This patient portal only allows you to communicate with your Alameda Health System team.

What is MyChart medical?

MyChart offers patients personalized and secure on-line access to portions of their medical records. It enables you to securely use the Internet to help manage and receive information about your health. With MyChart, you can use the Internet to: Request medical appointments.

What is my chart?

MyChart is a free service offered to our patients.

Can Alameda Health System be restricted?

Alameda Health System (AHS) may restrict or terminate access to MyAlamedaHealth at any time. If access is restricted for planned maintenance of the MyAlamedaHealth system, every effort will be made to communicate downtime to all users in advance. However, there may be reasons to restrict access to MyAlamedaHealth without advance notice. If your use of MyAlamedaHealth violates these Terms and Conditions, AHS reserves the right to permanently terminate access to MyAlamedaHealth.

Do you have to sign a release of information for MyChart?

No, due to the sensitive nature of medical information, each adult must sign and submit a Release of Information request and establish their own MyChart account.

Is MyAlamedaHealth secure?

All communications between you and AHS using MyAlamedaHealth occur over a secure connection. You will receive Internet e-mail messages notifying you that new information is available in your MyAlamedaHealth account. These e-mail messages, however, will not contain any confidential medical information. All of the confidential medical information available to you in MyAlamedaHealth is protected and securely maintained by AHS.

Is Alameda Health System a trademark?

The words “Alameda Health System” and its logo are the trademarks and service mark s of Alameda Health System. All other trademarks, service marks, and logos used in this Site, including but not limited to MyAlamedaHealth and Epic, are the trademarks, service marks, or logos of their respective owners.