Mount Alvernia Hospital

03/10/2025

Every gentle care, every comforting word and every smile shared.
Celebrating our brave little patients and the incredible nurses who care for them with endless love and compassion. 💪🧸💗
Happy Children’s Day from all of us!🌈💙

02/10/2025

Gout can cause more than just painful flare-ups. Over time, it may lead to joint damage, kidney stones, and even heart issues. Learn how to spot the signs, manage symptoms, and hear from Dr Grace Chan on why early care matters.

Tag someone who might find this helpful, and read the full article via 🔗 https://mtalvernia.sg/news/ask-the-experts-gout-spot-the-signs-before-joint-damage-sets-in/

30/09/2025

Live Replay 📷 “How can I, as a vegetarian, get enough protein?”

A vegetarian diet is common, but many often miss out on one crucial macronutrient: protein. In our recent Alvernia Live Chat, Dietitian Aileen Ling highlights easy sources of plant-based protein, from tofu and tempeh to lentils, beans, nuts, and seeds, plus options for those who include eggs or dairy.

At Mount Alvernia Hospital, our dietitians provide practical, localised advice to help you plan meals that are nourishing, satisfying, and supportive of your lifestyle.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for upcoming Alvernia Live Chat sessions with our healthcare professionals. If you have any burning questions or suggestions for our future live sessions, drop us a comment below 📷

29/09/2025

Live Replay 🎥 “Do I need to skip carbohydrates to lose weight?”

Carbohydrates are often the first thing people cut when trying to lose weight. But is it really necessary, or even healthy? In our recent Alvernia Live Chat, Dietitian Aileen Ling shares why carbs still deserve a place on your plate, and how the Healthy Plate concept can guide you to sustainable weight management.

At Mount Alvernia Hospital, our dietitians are here to help you make balanced choices that nourish your body while supporting your health goals.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for upcoming Alvernia Live Chat sessions with our healthcare professionals. Have a question, or want to suggest the next Live topic? Leave your comments 💬

26/09/2025

🦴 Ever noticed the doctor gently moving your baby’s hips during a routine check-up? That could be a screening for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) - a condition where the hip joint doesn’t form properly.

When detected early, this common condition can often be corrected with simple braces or harnesses - no surgery required. In this video, paediatric orthopaedic surgeon Dr Lam Kai Yet Bone Island Children's Clinic explains how these tests work and why early treatment can make all the difference.

👶 Catch the full explanation from Dr Lam in myAlvernia newsletter Issue #54 via https://mtalvernia.sg/publication/issue-54/, and tag a new parent who may find this video helpful.

24/09/2025

We all feel stressed from time to time, but when does stress cross the line into something more serious? 😵‍💫

In our Alvernia Live Chat, Dr Lim Wei Shyan, Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Alvernia Psychological Health Centre, will help us understand the difference between everyday stress and potential mental illness. Learn how to recognise early signals, when it might be time to seek help, and what support options are available to guide you towards recovery.

22/09/2025

Welcoming your baby into the world is a big moment, and we’re here to help you feel ready 👩🏻‍🍼 Our maternity tour is designed to familiarise you with our care environment and support team, so you know what to expect on your special day.

Whether you’re stepping into motherhood for the first time or again, we are here to guide you through what comes next.

For more details on our maternity tour, visit 📎 https://mtalvernia.sg/maternity/

19/09/2025

We all feel stressed from time to time, but when does stress cross the line into something more serious? 😵‍💫

In our upcoming Alvernia Live Chat, Dr Lim Wei Shyan, Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Alvernia Psychological Health Centre, will help us understand the difference between everyday stress and potential mental illness. Learn how to recognise early signals, when it might be time to seek help, and what support options are available to guide you towards recovery.

Join Dr Lim live on Mount Alvernia Hospital’s Facebook, Instagram and TikTok on 24 September (Wednesday) from 12:30pm to 1:00pm. Have a question you would like answered? Leave it in the comments and tune in during the session.

12/09/2025

Expecting a baby? Prenatal screening can offer early insight into your baby’s health, giving you time to prepare and plan care to the fullest ❤️ In fact, expanded carrier screening can begin even before pregnancy, which means couples can begin their journey with greater clarity and peace of mind.

If you are unsure where to start or have questions about screening options, speak to your obstetrician-gynaecologist for guidance. For more information: 🔗 https://mtalvernia.sg/specialties/women-obstetrics-gynaecology/

11/09/2025

Navigating cancer treatment while expecting can feel overwhelming, but it is possible to protect both mother and baby with the right care. Dr Lee Guek Eng, senior consultant medical oncologist, offers a glimpse into how a multidisciplinary team works together to make every decision with care, compassion, and hope in mind.

💗 Catch the full explanation from Dr Lee in myAlvernia newsletter Issue #54 via https://mtalvernia.sg/publication/issue-54/, and share this with someone who may find it reassuring.

10/09/2025

Alvernia and Her ABCD Family

From the very beginning, Alvernia has had a special connection to Mount Alvernia Hospital. She carried a name that sparked curiosity. Throughout her life, people often asked her about it, intrigued by its uniqueness and with every explanation, she carried both her name and the hospital close to her story, never realising just how significant that connection would one day become. It was here that she herself was born in 1988, and it was here that her life’s greatest blessings would continue.

Alvernia met her husband Brandon, now both 37, during their junior college days. What started as friendship grew into love, and by 2012 they began dating. After years of shared dreams, they got married in 2017, ready to build a family together.

Their journey to parenthood began in Mount Alvernia Hospital, the hospital forever linked to Alvernia’s name and life story. First, in 2021, they welcomed their first child, Caleb. For Alvernia, it was deeply meaningful to give birth to her son in the very same hospital where she herself had taken her first breath.

On 3 September 2025, history repeated itself again in the most beautiful way. After 18 hours of labour, Baby Delilah was born. Once again, the circle of life came together with a mother named Alvernia, bringing her children into the world at Mount Alvernia Hospital.

Now a family of four: Alvernia, Brandon, Caleb, and Delilah where their names flow in perfect order, A, B, C, D, just as their lives flow with love. For Alvernia, there is no greater joy than knowing that Mount Alvernia Hospital is not only the place of her own birth, but also the shared birthplace of both her beloved children.

09/09/2025

Is your loved one getting weaker with age...or simply not eating enough protein?
Muscle loss is common after 50, but it is not inevitable. Alongside regular movement, being mindful about protein intake can go a long way in maintaining strength and reducing frailty in old age.

Swipe to learn some simple ways to incorporate protein-rich foods to your diet. For personalised guidance for yourself or your loved ones, our Nutrition & Dietetics are happy to support you 💪
For more information: 🔗 https://mtalvernia.sg/clinical_services/nutrition-dietetics/

05/09/2025

Live Replay 🎥 “Does my child need urgent care for a food allergy rash?”

When your child breaks out in a rash after eating something new, it can be scary, but not all allergic reactions require a dash for medical attention. In our recent Alvernia Live Chat, Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr Oh Jen Jen explains how to assess the situation: what signs to look out for and when the Urgent Care Centre could be the right option.

At Mount Alvernia Hospital, our 24hr-Urgent Care Centre operates around the clock to support you and your loved ones in times of need.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for our upcoming Alvernia Live Chat sessions to get to ask our healthcare professionals your burning questions. Can't wait? Drop your question in the comments 💬

04/09/2025

Live Replay 🎥 “What is an Urgent Care Centre?”

When your child has a high fever, persistent vomiting, or signs of dehydration, where should you go? In this clip from our recent live session, Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr Oh Jen Jen explains what an Urgent Care Centre is.

Our Mount Alvernia Hospital 24-hr Urgent Care Centre provides timely medical attention for mild to moderate paediatric illnesses and injuries, with access to labs, X-rays, and hospital amenities if needed. Watch the video to understand the role of the Urgent Care Centre in your child's healthcare.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for more helpful insights from our doctors. Got a question? Leave it in the comments 💬

03/09/2025

Not all breast lumps are cause for alarm, but that does not mean they should be ignored.

If you are under 35 and feel something smooth and movable under the skin, it could be a fibroadenoma, one of the most common benign breast lumps in younger women. While often harmless, some may grow or change over time.

Breast oncoplastic and general surgeon Dr Germaine Xu breaks down how it occurs, when treatment is needed, and how staying proactive with scans and self-checks can protect your breast health in the long term. For more insights, read the full article – check out the 🔗 link in bio.

01/09/2025

Expecting a little one? Join ABAS's 3-hour workshop at Mount Alvernia Hospital! 💕

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, 27 September 2025
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Mount Alvernia Hospital, St Anne Mother & Child Centre (Lecture Room-Level 6)

Get ready for tips on labour, birth, postnatal care and breastfeeding. Empower yourself for this beautiful journey ahead.
👉 Register now: bit.ly/ABAS_MAH2025

🌸 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 🌸

Are you preparing for the arrival of your little one? 💕
Join us for our 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝟯-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 designed especially for expectant parents. Grounded in the 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗕𝗙𝗛𝗜), this workshop equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need for labour, birth, postnatal recovery, and breastfeeding.

✨ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
by 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗺, Childbirth & Postnatal Wellness Educator (BFHI Support | Joyful Parenting)

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲, Lactation Consultant (KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital)

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻 – 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗺, Consultant Paediatrician (Kinder Clinic | Mount Alvernia Hospital)

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, 27 September 2025
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: Mount Alvernia Hospital, St Anne Mother & Child Centre (Lecture Room)

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 – 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!
👉 Register now: bit.ly/ABAS_MAH2025

This is your chance to learn directly from experienced professionals and feel more prepared for this beautiful journey into parenthood. Don’t miss it! 💜

29/08/2025

At Alvernia Psychological Health Centre, mental health support is a team effort. We bring together a multidisciplinary team under one roof to support your journey with compassion and care. From outpatient sessions to inpatient support, we provide a safe, private space within a full-service hospital.

We know that every person’s needs are different - and that’s why our dedicated team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists and mental health trainers - all working together to walk with you on your mental health journey.

📍Find out more about how we can support you at 🔗 https://mtalvernia.sg/clinical_services/psychological-health-services/

27/08/2025

Struggling to lose weight despite doing “all the right things”? ⚖️

Join our upcoming live session “Doing Everything But the Scale Won’t Budge?” with our dietitian Ms Aileen Ling as she discusses how underlying health issues or dietary patterns could be affecting your progress - and also share realistic, sustainable tips to help you get back on track.

Catch us live on Mount Alvernia Hospital’s Facebook, Instagram and TikTok on 27 August (Wednesday) 12:30pm-1pm. Have a question for our dietitian? Leave it in the comments and we will address it during the session.

22/08/2025

Have you noticed your child’s cough lingering longer than usual, or wheezing that keeps coming back 🤧? While sniffles are common, repeated breathing difficulties could be a sign of asthma, one of the most common chronic conditions in children.

Paediatrician Dr Ong Eng Keow shares how to spot early signs, manage common triggers like dust and viral infections, and what to do if your child has an asthma attack.

For more insights, read the full article - check out 🔗 https://mtalvernia.sg/news/ask-the-experts-asthma-in-kids-early-signs-to-look-out-for/

20/08/2025

We are pleased to announce the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Mount Alvernia Hospital and AIA.
With this partnership, we hope to provide patients with our comprehensive multidisciplinary healthcare that is accessible, affordable and efficient.
We hope our partnership will benefit our patients in terms of the medical care given and the seamless experience from the moment patients step into our hospital.