ALPS Healthcare

23/09/2025

Patients, especially those with multiple health conditions, will benefit from receiving care from a unified care team led by a Principal Doctor.

By just meeting with one Principal Doctor as opposed to several different specialists, patients have to deal with fewer repeated histories and symptoms, duplicate tests, and fragmented consultations.

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Public hospitals to streamline care teams, patients will see one 'principal doctor' - CNA
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/public-hospital-doctors-hospital-clinicians-specialists-principal-doctor-5359366

We are making changes to the care teams in public hospitals.

The reason is that as Singapore's population ages, we are seeing more seniors with multiple, complex conditions. For patients, this often means going to different specialists for each condition and numerous follow-up visits.

Under the new care team model, which has been implemented across selected disciplines in all public hospitals, the same patient can now receive care from a unified care team. This team will be led by a Principal Doctor who coordinates care across specialties.

Take Mr Haji Osman for example. He has complex cardiac and renal conditions and used to shuttle between specialists across hospitals, requiring his daughter Hadijah to regularly take time off work as his caregiver.

Today, under Dr Neeta Kesu Belani, Mr Osman's scattered appointments have been consolidated. This has made an enormous difference to Hadijah, and Mr Osman's conditions are now better managed.

Ministry of Health, Singapore will expand this model progressively to more specialties and disciplines. It will be anchored on the Hospital Clinician scheme.

This transformation process will take several years but will allow us to be more patient-centric and provide more holistic care.

16/09/2025

Better health, more Healthpoints!

1. Complete your daily task - be it daily workouts, or quizzes on nutrition and well-being, etc that are tailored to your profile

2. Earn Healthpoints for every task completed daily - as a bonus, earn up to 300 Healthpoints for every 3 workouts

3. Redeem rewards as you accumulate more Healthpoints - eVouchers from an array of partner merchants

10/09/2025

Its not just sugar we have to watch out for ...

Excessive sodium intake has also been linked to higher rates of hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease, and a whole list of other ailments and symptoms.

08/09/2025

Opt for a healthier tea break!

Instead of your usual teh si (tea with sugar and milk), why not try a teh si siew dai (tea with milk and less sugar)?

06/09/2025

School holidays are an excellent opportunity for family bonding, allowing for quality time, memorable experiences, and a break from the daily hustle.

Activities can range from outdoor adventures and educational outings to creative projects and relaxing at home, all helping to strengthen relationships and create lasting memories.

05/09/2025

Happy Teachers’ Day!

Today, we celebrate the remarkable individuals who inspire, guide, and nurture minds with every lesson.

Teachers spark curiosity, shape mindsets, and create a world of endless possibilities for their students.

To every teacher out there, thank you for your unwavering dedication, patience, and passion.

Your impact goes far beyond the classroom. You truly make the world a better place.

03/09/2025

Not your usual health post ...

A 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse is expected to occur on 07 Sep, Sunday, beginning at 11.28pm and stretching to 4.55am on 08 Sep, Monday.

The 'Blood Moon' itself is seen occurring from 1.30am to 2.52am on 08 Sep, Monday, according to .

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'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse to happen over Singapore's sky on Sep 7 - CNA
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-singapore-sep-7-astronomy-night-sky-5314546

The last time a total lunar eclipse was visible in Singapore was in November 2022.

30/08/2025

Goodbye August ...

Now looking forward to August 2026 where we'll be celebrating Singapore's birthday at the National Stadium!

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NDP 2026 to be held at National Stadium - CNA
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/national-day-parade-2026-singapore-sports-hub-stadium-5302496

From themed food promos & exhibitions to music festivals...these are the best SG60-themed events😍👇

28/08/2025

26/08/2025

Age Well SG is a national programme led by Ministry of Health, Singapore and other ministries to support seniors to age well in their homes and their communities.

It aims to support our seniors to age actively, stay socially connected, and be cared for within their communities.

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What is Age Well SG?
https://www.agewellsg.gov.sg/about/

Locate your nearest Active Ageing Centres
https://supportgowhere.life.gov.sg/services/SVC-AACAAACHASACS/active-ageing-centres-aac -header

I shared more on Age Well Neighbourhoods (AWN) today at Agency for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore’s “Life Unstoppable” roadshow today.

AWN has been many years in the making, and represents the next level ambition for our healthcare system. It will be a major, multi-year project.

Our long-term solution to ageing is for seniors to age gracefully and healthily within their neighbourhoods.

In short, AWN combines stepping up of four initiatives:

1️⃣ Projecting our Active Ageing Centres’ activities outside of their physical confines and deeper into the community.

2️⃣ Doing more with our Community Health Posts to deliver more preventative care.

3️⃣ Siting Home Personal Care services closer to the community (and after office hours) to support seniors and their caregivers.

4️⃣ Continue improving the physical environment with MND and MOT.

By integrating these initiatives, we can transform a community into an Age Well Neighbourhood.

We have selected Toa Payoh as a start. We will select a couple more pilot sites. We will announce them when ready.