Alameda County Health Care Services Agency rebrands to enhance accessibility

In an effort to streamline communication and better serve its diverse community, the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency has announced a name change to Alameda County Health. 

This announcement marks a pivotal rebranding initiative for the agency, which serves over 1.7 million residents in the county. 

“AC Health plays a vital role in supporting and protecting the health of Alameda County residents, and this is about making sure our residents clearly understand where to go for the services and resources that can literally save their lives,” said Keith Carson, Alameda County District 5 supervisor and Health Committee chair. 

With headquarters located in San Leandro, Alameda County Health has long been a cornerstone of public health initiatives in the region. 

The agency offers resources for public health, behavioral health, environmental health, emergency medical services and housing. Its network spans over 300 local organizations throughout the county. 

“The new brand will make it easier to share information and messaging with our communities, and ultimately make it easier for people to understand all that the County offers through AC Health,” Carson added. 

The decision to rebrand stems from a commitment to provide accessible and clear information to the public, AC Health said in the announcement. 

Over the next year, the agency will gradually transition its communications, building signage, and official documents to reflect the new name. Additionally, a new website is slated to launch this summer outlining AC Health’s accessibility goals and other vital information. 

“While our name and logos are changing, the structure and strength of our agency and our commitment to everyone we serve remains the same,” AC Health Director Colleen Chawla said in the announcement.

“A lot of coordination happens across our departments and programs to deliver high quality services and improve health outcomes for Alameda County residents. This new brand will help highlight those connections more clearly and for our clients and communities,” she added.

Several departments within Alameda County Health have also updated their names to align with the overarching rebranding effort. The following changes began March 27: 

• AC Health, Behavioral Health Department, formerly Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services. 
• AC Health, Environmental Health Department, formerly Alameda County Department of Environmental Health. 
• AC Health Public Health Department, formerly Alameda County Public Health Department. 
• AC Health, Housing and Homelessness Services, formerly Office of Homeless Care and Coordination. 
• AC Health, Healthy Schools and Communities, formerly Center for Healthy Schools and Communities. 

Alameda County EMS Agency and HealthPAC will retain their current names. 

To find out more about AC Health and its services, visit https://health.alamedacountyca.gov/.