Changi General Hospital (CGH)

18/04/2026

CGH 3 High Day returned to Heartbeat@Bedok last weekend to empower our community to take charge of their health. 💪🏼

Graced by Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health, and Advisor to East Coast GRC GROs, the event featured insightful talks by our CGH health experts, free blood pressure checks and health tips, food demonstrations, and more, to raise awareness of how to better manage the 3 Highs — hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

👉🏼Swipe through for highlights of the event!

Thanks also to our participating organisations and volunteers for partnering us to better health for our community. 💙

16/04/2026

Thrilled to host exchange students from the National University of Singapore (NUS), including students from The University of Hong Kong, Jikei University, Tokyo Ariake University, Akita University, Aichi Medical University and Eastern International University (Vietnam), and our NUS nursing students on home campus at last month.

🏥 Students gained insights into Singapore’s healthcare landscape, and got a closer look at CGH’s smart healthcare technologies and facilities. Our Chief Nurse, Adj A/Prof Png Gek Kheng, shared perspectives on nursing in Singapore; while our multidisciplinary care team introduced aspects of healthcare at the , from nursing education and sterile processing, to rehabilitation and hydrotherapy.

We are glad to facilitate these knowledge-sharing opportunities, and hope the visit provided a deeper understanding of healthcare while inspiring future careers in the sector.

13/04/2026

💡 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Changi General Hospital’s cervical lymphatico-venous bypass for Alzheimer’s disease (CLyVeB-AD-1) trial, Singapore and Southeast Asia’s first regulated study of its kind, is exploring how neurol​ymphatic surgery may help manage the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

The surgical procedure repurposes lymphatic bypass surgery to connect lymph nodes in the patient’s neck to adjacent veins to clear neurotoxic proteins such as amyloid and tau from patients’ central nervous systems.

💬 “This procedure was an opportunity to apply our expertise in lymphatic microsurgery to help patients with Alzheimer’s disease who had limited medical treatment options,” said Clin Asst Prof Vincent Tay, Consultant, Dept of Surgery, and Principal Investigator of the trial.

💬 “The surgical principles are similar – creating bypass pathways for fluid drainage – but the target is different,” shared Clin Asst Prof Jeremy Sun, Senior Consultant and Head, CGH Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Service; and Co-Investigator of the trial. “By connecting neck lymphatic structures to veins to enhance the brain’s natural waste clearance system, we can potentially help clear the toxic proteins that accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease.”

Early findings have shown encouraging improvements in behavioural and psychological symptoms, offering new hope for patients and their families.

💬 “These changes, while preliminary, represent hope for families who previously had limited medical treatment options for their loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease,” said Adj Assoc Prof Lim Si Ching, Senior Consultant, Dept of Geriatric Medicine.

📰 Read more about this landmark surgical trial in these news features:

The Straits Times: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/new-surgical-procedure-shown-to-improve-symptoms-of-moderate-alzheimers-disease

CNA: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/alzheimers-treatment-lymphatic-bypass-trial-singapore-581241

Lianhe Zaobao: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260407-8853718

11/04/2026

Putting his best foot forward in patient care! 👣

From treating sport injuries and foot and ankle conditions to customising insoles and more, CGH podiatrist Warren Song shares how he supports foot health at the to help patients get back on their feet. 🏃‍♂️

➡️ Check out the video as Warren shares more about a career in podiatry: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWJmfGMj3s2/?igsh=azdiNHcxYjEwemdm

09/04/2026

Happy to partner the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) in organising the OneAviation Wellness Festival to enhance and support the health and mental well-being for our aviation community.

One of the key initiatives developed under our CAAS-CGH Collaboration Agreement, the four-day festival aims to address the health needs of our aviation professionals in areas from dietetics and nutrition, physical wellness and exercise, and addiction management and smoking cessation, to sleep hygiene, mental wellness, workplace occupational health and injury prevention, and more.

We were also pleased to share our efforts in advancing aviation medicine and health with Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Transport, who visited the festival.

Clin Prof Ng Kee Chong, Chief Executive Officer, CGH, said, “As Singapore's leading aviation medicine practitioner and a regional centre of excellence, Changi General Hospital is committed to supporting the health and well-being of the aviation workforce. Through our collaboration, we bring together a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals across specialties to provide practical, evidence-based guidance that addresses both physical and mental health needs.”

Learn more about the OneAviation Wellness Festival here: https://www.cgh.com.sg/news/announcements/caas-partners-cgh-to-enhance-health-and-mental-wellness-support-for-aviation-workers

07/04/2026

has embarked on Singapore and Southeast Asia’s first regulated clinical trial to research neurolymphatic surgery to manage the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

The procedure, known as Cervical Lymphatico-Venous Bypass for Alzheimer’s Disease (CLyVeB-AD-1), utilises lymphatic microsurgery to enhance the clearance of neurotoxic proteins such as amyloid and tau from patients’ central nervous systems via the glymphatic and meningeal lymphatic systems. Early findings from the pilot have shown encouraging results, with meaningful improvements in behavioural and psychological symptoms.

“This trial represents the essence of translational research – taking scientific discoveries about the brain's waste clearance system and rigorously testing them in a clinical setting. Our goal is to bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and bedside care, contributing to the global understanding of whether surgical approaches can complement existing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease,” shares Clin Asst Prof Vincent Tay, Consultant, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, CGH and Principal Investigator of the trial.

Scroll through to learn more about the landmark surgical trial, and read the full media release here: https://www.cgh.com.sg/news/research/landmark-cgh-surgical-trial-explores-new-treatment-approach-for-persons-living-with-alzheimers-disease-and-their-families

04/04/2026

Care is more than treatment; it is also connection. 💙

🎙️ In Episode 2 of CGHime-In, we speak with family physician and interprofessional education and family medicine education expert Prof Ivy Oandasan, who champions the idea that human relationships are at the heart of healing.

Through her work in family and community medicine, she advocates for relationship-focused care, where trust, respect and understanding shape every patient journey.

Catch a sneak peek from the episode, where she shares how placing relationships at the centre of care can make it more personal, collaborative and responsive to what truly matters.

Tune in to the full vodcast on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Spotify.

🎥 YouTube: https://youtu.be/AyFZUdFod2w
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Gd47YCiBeTXuVJ0W3iJk4

02/04/2026

🧠 Understanding dementia starts with knowing what's normal – and what isn't.

CGH senior consultant Adj Assoc Prof Lim Si Ching from the Department of Geriatric Medicine shares key insights on dementia, including early warning signs, prevention tips, and what to expect when seeking a diagnosis.

Swipe through for key insights, and read the full Q&A for more expert advice: https://www.healthxchange.sg/forum/brain-nervous-system/dementia-doctor-qna-1jan2026

31/03/2026

📣 is hiring Patient Service Associates!

Be the friendly face that supports patients throughout their care journey at our Specialist Clinics. From managing patient appointments to providing attentive service and more, you’ll play a key role in delivering a seamless and positive experience at the .

Scan the QR code or click here to register your interest by 19 April 2026: https://form.gov.sg/69aa7e962b543dfc65c19175

28/03/2026

Proud of CGH geriatric medicine senior consultant Clin Asst Prof Christopher Lien for being conferred the Distinguished Senior Clinician Award 2025 at the SingHealth Doctors' & Dentists' Long Service Award Ceremony! 🏆

The prestigious accolade recognises eminent senior clinicians who are role models in public healthcare, and celebrates their outstanding contributions to clinical care, research and education.

Dr Lien has played a transformative role in shaping geriatric medicine in Singapore. From the country’s first orthogeriatric service to establishing and growing CGH's Community Geriatric Services, his work has consistently bridged care for seniors across hospital and community settings.

Dr Lien leads key initiatives such as the EAGLEcare (Enhancing Advance Care Planning, Geriatric Care and End of Life Care in Nursing Homes in the East) programme, enhancing advance care planning and end-of-life care for nursing home residents; and the Hospital to Home Service, enabling continuity of care beyond discharge and in the home setting. His efforts have improved clinical outcomes, and empowers care that honours the preferences of patients to be comfortably looked after at their end of life.

A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr Lien also continues to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals, whilst driving system-wide improvements through collaboration and research in elderly care.

Congratulations Dr Lien on this well-deserved recognition for advancing care for our seniors.

We also celebrate our other CGH doctors who were recognised for their decades of dedicated service—thank you for your long-standing commitment to care. 💙

26/03/2026

Gratified to hear of the heartwarming experiences with our care team on home ground at . 💙🙏

Ms Zhang Xinyuan expressed her appreciation for our specialists, nurses and physiotherapists, highlighting the care, clarity and patience shown by the team during her admission and recovery from stroke.

Ms Siau Jiachun shared how our radiographers eased her anxiety during X-ray and ultrasound procedures with their expertise and compassionate approach, and praised our care team from the CGH Breast Centre for their attentiveness throughout her surgery process and recovery.

We are thankful for your trust and confidence in our care team, and wish you and your loved ones good health.

24/03/2026

In , CGH implemented an AI-powered chest X-ray triage system to automate the prioritisation of critical cases. The smart solution flags critical, urgent and normal cases for timely reporting, supporting prompt clinical decision-making for critical chest X-rays.

Since its implementation, the system has reduced the average turnaround time for inpatient cases by up to 97%, and shortened urgent case reporting times by up to 50%, allowing us to prioritise care for patients who need it most.

CGH AI Office Director and Diagnostic Radiology Senior Consultant Dr Charlene Liew and Lead Principal Analyst Dr Srinath Sridharan share more about this innovative X-ray triage system which was awarded the National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity (NHIP) 2025 Best Practice Medal (Automation, IT and Robotics Innovation) here ➡️ https://youtu.be/9vS03ZqVf_w?si=Vn7eDUNYhZnU1KVo

Using AI-enhanced chest X-ray triage to boost diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency, this video highlights how the technology supports clinicians in fa...