Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

27/11/2025

Your curiosity, your questions, your commitment to better health - that's what made our KTPH15 Virtual Health Talks a success! Thank you for journeying with us 🎉😊

𝑨𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 2026, 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 - 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓'𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔? 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘! 👇

27/11/2025

At KTPH and Yishun Community Hospital, we encourage caregivers to be involved in the wards because their presence often brings comfort, reduces patient anxiety and strengthens recovery. This approach was highlighted in The Straits Times, including the experience of Mrs Rosemary Ng, whose journey our team had the privilege to support. ❤️

Her story reflects what we strive for every day: creating a calm, reassuring environment where patients feel safe, and caregivers feel empowered to be part of the healing process.

Thank you to Mrs Ng and her family for sharing their story, and to our staff for continuing to champion patient- and family-centred care.

The presence of a caregiver reassures patients and helps them recover. Caregivers also learn simple nursing tasks to help with caring for the patient at home. As Singapore ages and more people become long-term caregivers, hospitals and other groups are offering financial and other support to prevent...

26/11/2025

☝️🤓🦷 Must you really wear retainers for life? Are braces always better than aligners?

Our Consultant Orthodontist from KTPH’s Department of Dental Surgery, Dr Shahira Abdullah, is here to set the record straight on the biggest braces myths we hear all the time.

Watch on to uncover what’s true and what’s not!

26/11/2025

🧠 Do you think you’re getting more forgetful with age?

Our Geriatric Medicine Associate Consultant, Dr Chia Ching Yee, shares why brain health changes as we grow older and what we can do to protect it.

From recognising early signs of dementia to simple daily habits like balanced nutrition, social activity and regular exercise, small steps can make a big difference.

Watch the interview on 8world to learn more.

随着年龄增长，大脑的结构和功能都会变化。邱德拔医院老年科部门副顾问医生谢靖仪解释，脑的容量会随着年纪增长而收缩。其中，60岁以后常出现的脑部问题包括神经退行性疾病，像是失智症、帕金森或阿尔茨海默症，以及....

21/11/2025

𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

For Senior Enrolled Nurse Siti Zaitun Binte Samad, nursing is more than a career. It is a calling built on compassion, competence, and calm. At 33, she has dedicated 13 years to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s Acute and Emergency Care Department (ED), where she delivers timely, efficient, and reassuring care to patients in their most critical moments.

Her dedication and professionalism were recognised today as she was amongst the 12 recipients of the Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award for Enrolled Nurses 2025. The award recognises promising and talented enrolled nurses who are dedicated to advancing the nursing profession locally, honouring their clinical excellence, leadership in quality improvement, and commitment to mentoring younger nurses.

Zaitun joined the ED straight after school, drawn to the fast-paced environment that challenges her both mentally and physically. Her role involves providing emergency treatment, assisting in procedures, performing wound dressing and casting, and supporting families through stressful situations. What keeps her motivated is the teamwork in the department and the gratitude from patients and their loved ones when recovery begins.

She recalls one memorable patient: an elderly woman who had fractured her leg after a fall. Zaitun guided her through treatment, offered reassurance, and followed up after discharge to check on her progress. Hearing the patient’s cheerful voice and simple “thank you” reminded her how meaningful nursing can be.

Beyond bedside care, Zaitun actively drives departmental improvements through quality improvement initiatives and supports the implementation of new services. As a dedicated preceptor, she has mentored new nurses and agency staff, particularly during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic. Her teaching expertise and demonstration of best practices have fostered a positive learning environment, leading to increased confidence among new team members.

Outside of work, Zaitun values self-care and time with her family. She enjoys travelling, attending concerts, and playing futsal with colleagues to maintain an active lifestyle.

Reflecting on her journey, she shares, “Nursing is about bringing calm, competence, and compassion to our patients, touching lives at their most vulnerable moments and inspiring trust when it matters most.”

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗭𝗮𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗻, 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

20/11/2025

We’re proud to announce that KTPH’s Caring Communities has received the Excellence Award at the Don Norman Design Award (DNDA) 2025! 🏆

The DNDA is a global platform that honours projects whose work embodies the core principles of Humanity-Centered Design and shows promise to make a substantial difference to communities – and we’re honoured to be recognised alongside such meaningful work.

Since 2011, Caring Communities has been mobilising the power of community solutions to create connected neighbourhoods in North Singapore. We’ve strengthened residents’ natural capacity to foster health, wellbeing, and care by going beyond hospital walls to meet people in their own communities.

At 39 community nodes, over 10,000 residents meet regularly for group activities that weave health into daily routines. Health is explored naturally through these activities, drawing on local culture and wisdom. By linking health with its wider determinants, we've reimagined how wellbeing is experienced and nurtured a more sustainable, people-powered health ecosystem.

This is what happens when residents take ownership of their health with dignity and purpose, with professional healthcare expertise serving as a supportive safety net when needed.

The results speak volumes: a 47% reduction in hospital readmissions, over S$10 million saved annually, and most importantly, significantly better quality of life for our residents.

This award belongs to every staff member, volunteer, and resident who made this vision real. We're so proud of what we've built together! 🌟

18/11/2025

This morning, our senior management had the opportunity to host our Nee Soon GRC Members of Parliament (MPs) – Ms Goh Hanyan (Nee Soon Central), Mr Jackson Lam (Nee Soon East), Ms Lee Hui Ying (Nee Soon South) and Dr Syed Harun Alhabsyi (Nee Soon Link) – for an insightful dialogue session and campus tour to understand our latest developments and capabilities.

During our dialogue, we updated the MPs on our current patient capacity, sharing that while KTPH has previously faced periods of high demand, these challenges have significantly improved over the past year through key initiatives that have strengthened our capabilities, including KTPH@Home, Geriatric Emergency Comprehensive Assessment and Responsive Engagement (GEM CARE), Short Stay Wards, our newly opened General Surgery Clinic, and Smart Ward enhancements, allowing us to serve both inpatients and outpatients in a timely manner.

The MPs then toured our facilities to see these developments firsthand, observing how our redesigned care processes and upgraded facilities enable us to better serve residents and respond more effectively to their healthcare needs. As an example of our improved accessibility, patients can now book next-day appointments for services such as Ear, Nose and Throat, General Surgery, and Orthopaedic Surgery.

The visit concluded with the presentation of our signature vegetable baskets from the rooftop garden. We appreciate the ongoing partnership with our MPs and remain committed to working together in serving our community.

17/11/2025

🕵️ 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬! 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡! Ready to put on your detective hat and delve into the mysteries hidden beneath the surface? 🔍

Join us 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 for 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 at the 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 where we're trading crime scene tape for X-rays and magnifying glasses for MRI scans! This isn't just a booth—it's your next assignment in medical diagnostics.

📅 Date: 18 Nov 2025 (Tue)
⏰Time: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
📍Location: KTPH Main Lobby, Wooden Platform

🔎 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞: Get an insider's look at how radiographers use advanced imaging (like X-rays, CTs, and MRIs) to unmask hidden ailments and solve complex medical puzzles.

​📋 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: See real anonymised case images and learn how proper patient preparation assists correct diagnosis.

​Don't miss your chance to be part of the most important investigation of all—the pursuit of health! 🚀 Your mission starts now!

17/11/2025

In celebration of World Diabetes Day, we celebrate those who live with diabetes and continue to pursue the things they love. You're the ones quietly managing your condition while still showing up for work, family, hobbies, and all the moments that make life meaningful.

You're proof that challenges don't have to become barriers, and that strength comes in many forms. 💙

14/11/2025

🎨 Our community scrubbed in!

Our Chairman, Medical Board, Associate Professor Phoa Lee Lan got everyone painting together for our KTPH 15th & YCH 10th anniversary! Between the health & wellness booths, snacks, and a lovely performance by children from Little Skool House, the celebratory atmosphere made for a special afternoon.

Our finished masterpiece "Connecting HeArts" is now hanging at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Tower B, Level 1 Lift Lobby. Come check it out the next time you're around!

🎊 Watch our community come together for this anniversary celebration.

13/11/2025

🎨✨ 𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀!

On 29 Oct, over 350 patients, staff and community members came together to create a beautiful commemorative painting at 𝗞𝗧𝗣𝗛 & 𝗬𝗖𝗛'𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝟭𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆! 🌸 Led by CMB A/Prof Phoa Lee Lan, the co-created painting of flowers represents the bonds that our hospitals have built with our community over the past decade, with each person's contribution to the petals enriching the tapestry's colour and meaning. 🖌️

Themed "𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗔𝗥𝗧𝘀", the momentous occasion saw KTPH's lobby come to life not just with art, but music and nature. 🎵 It was graced by Guest-of-Honour and Nee Soon GRC MP Lee Hui Ying 李蕙莹, who also toured the interactive wellness booths set up by our hospital staff, interest groups and volunteers. Attendees went home happy with special anniversary goodie bags and popcorn! 🍿🎁

What is a birthday celebration without sweet treats and plenty of photos to capture the memories? 📸 Our senior management and Anniversaries Celebration Committee individually packed and distributed 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 to outpatients in AdMC, KTPH and YCH. 🍪 During lunch service on 29 Oct, inpatients got to sample a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 specially created by our chefs from Food Services, using fresh pandan from our own rooftop garden. 🍮🌿 In line with our anniversary theme, the mousse was heart-shaped and topped with either the number "𝟭𝟱" or "𝟭𝟬", depending on whether the patient was staying in KTPH or YCH. 💚

Here's to many more years of celebrating health and connecting hearts!

👉 Swipe to see the highlights from our celebration!

12/11/2025

😲 The last fact will blow your mind! ➡️ Swipe for 5 health facts from Theme 3 of our KTPH 15 Virtual Health talks.

💬 Which fact shocked you the most? Share in the comments below!

That's a wrap for our KTPH15 Virtual Health Talks series! 🎉 Stay tuned for more exciting health talks coming your way.