JurongHealth Campus

25/08/2025

What does your poo say about you? Dr Heidi Chang (Consultant, Colorectal Surgery, NTFGH) shares more about the surprising things your stool reveals!

22/08/2025

Discover the transformative power of play at 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀&𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹!, happening from 15 to 19 September 2025!

Elevate your lunch break with 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 & 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴 @ 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦! Come watch, create, and dance with us – because recess isn’t just a break, it’s a celebration!

🥳 Free live performances happening daily from 15 to 19 September 2025, from 12.30pm – 1.30pm at NTFGH Link Bridge

🤩 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴 @ 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 happening on 17 and 19 September at various locations and timings. Limited slots - register at: https://for.sg/arts-fest-workshops

Check out what’s in store at the ninth edition of our annual Arts&Health Festival – https://for.sg/artsandhealthfestival

The Festival is supported by JurongHealth Fund.

21/08/2025

Small steps can make a big difference!

Explore the NUHS Health Library - your reliable source for practical, easy-to-follow health tips - https://for.sg/ht-health-library-aug

20/08/2025

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate, is a health issue that becomes more common with age. It can cause symptoms such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It also can cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems.

Dr Tan Yi Quan (Associate Consultant, Urology, NTFGH) shares with The Straits Times how a new, minimally invasive surgical therapy for BPH improves urine flow and quality of life, while relieving symptoms without the need for cutting, burning, or removing prostate tissue - https://for.sg/ntfgh-st-bph

15/08/2025

Meet Dr Chan Soo Ling, Senior Consultant from NTFGH’s Division of Endocrinology!

With a special interest in weight management and clinical nutrition, Dr Chan supports patients across both the inpatient wards and specialist outpatient clinics.

She shares more about empowering patients with knowledge and building strong therapeutic relationships for better health outcomes – https://for.sg/mss-dr-chan-soo-ling

Dr Chan is also part of the team from our Community Health Resource Centre. Find out more about the dedicated hub offering health and wellness education, resources and support for the community - https://for.sg/bbe-chrc-nature-view-ntfgh

14/08/2025

As part of the pre-conference programme for the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare 2025, our Medical Affairs team hosted the workshop “But why did it all make perfect sense at the time? Enhancing incident investigations using Human Factors.”

In line with this year’s forum theme — “Moving together towards sustainable quality” — the session explored how Human Factors can strengthen incident investigations. Participants learned practical approaches to understanding system behaviours, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing meaningful improvements to enhance safety and reliability in healthcare.

Through a dynamic mix of role-playing simulations and interactive discussions, 47 participants— including healthcare professionals from Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, discovered how thoughtful design and cross-disciplinary collaboration can lead to better outcomes for both patients and providers.

We’re proud to contribute to the journey leading up to the International Forum, happening 13–15 August 2025 right here in Singapore!

12/08/2025

We officially launched the JurongHealth Academy earlier today!

Established in January this year, the Academy aims to be a beacon of excellence in healthcare training and education — equipping our workforce with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to meet the evolving challenges of care delivery.

To mark this milestone, we also kicked off our inaugural Learning Festival — a week-long celebration of knowledge, collaboration, and continuous learning. Staff can look forward to engaging workshops, insightful site visits, and immersive hands-on experiences.

With the JurongHealth Academy, we reaffirm our commitment to excellence in patient care and our shared passion for lifelong learning.

Here’s to shaping the future of healthcare, together!

09/08/2025

This year’s National Day theme, “𝗠𝗮𝗷𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗮”, is more than just a phrase from our national anthem — it’s a reminder to reflect on how far we’ve come over the past 60 years, and to look ahead with optimism and resilience.

At JurongHealth Campus, this message strikes a deep chord. From our humble beginnings to becoming today’s vibrant, multi-disciplinary community, we’ve charted our own 𝘔𝘢𝘫𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘩 journey. To celebrate, we invited our staff to pen 60-word reflections on how we have ‘Majulah-ed’ together over the years.

As we mark this special day, we pay tribute to our shared spirit, a reflection of our unity in diversity and a call to proudly fly our flag as one. 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗵 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🇸🇬 🎉

Feelin’ the patriotic vibe? Come see how we’re aura farming this National Day - https://for.sg/jhc-national-day-aura-farming-2025 🇸🇬 ✨

09/08/2025

A big congratulations to our 39 recipients of the National Day Awards 2025, whose passion, dedication, and excellence have made an inspiring difference in their fields!

Established in 1962, the annual National Day Awards recognises various types of merit and service to the nation.

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟 (𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗭𝗘)
⭐ 𝗠𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗱 𝗝𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶, 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳, 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, NUHS & Director, Allied Health, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗮, Director, Medical Affairs, NTFGH

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟
⭐ 𝗠𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗼, Deputy Director, Operations - Group Facilities Management, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘆𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, Head, Operations - Emergency Medicine and Bed Management Unit, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗶 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗴, Head, Operations - Security, Emergency Planning and General Services, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝗿 𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗶 𝗞𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗴, Head & Senior Principal Optometrist, Optometry, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗼𝘂 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗴, Head, Laboratory Science & Senior Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Medicine, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗤𝗶𝘂 𝗪𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗶𝗻𝗴, Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴, Head, Operations - Inpatient & Perioperative Operations, and Lobby Management, NTFGH

𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝘂𝗶 𝗭𝗵𝗲𝗻, Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Medicine, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗬𝘂 𝗫𝘂𝗮𝗻, Manager, Specialty Operations, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗸𝗶 𝗕𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻, Senior Plaster Technician, Specialist Outpatient Clinic, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗬𝘂𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻, Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory Medicine, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗿𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗷 𝘀/𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗺, Senior Assistant Manager, Clinical Education, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, Senior Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗜𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝘆-𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻, Principal Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗺𝘆, Senior Therapy Associate, Physiotherapy, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗺 𝗥𝘂𝗲𝘆 𝗝𝗶𝘂𝗻, Principal Dietitian, Dietetics & Nutrition, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗱, Service Executive, Specialist Outpatient Clinic, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘇𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗿, Principal Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗣𝘂 𝗫𝗶𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, Senior Nurse Manager, Ward B6S, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱, Senior Therapy Associate, Physiotherapy, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻, Service Executive, Specialist Outpatient Clinic, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗵 𝗟𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗴, Senior Nurse Clinician, Nursing Clinical Services, NTFGH

𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗔𝗟
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗶 𝗫𝗶𝗻𝗹𝗮𝗶, Medical Laboratory Technologist, Laboratory Medicine, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗴 @ 𝗝𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗕𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵, Senior Nurse Clinician, Perioperative, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗼 𝗞𝗮𝗶 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻, Nurse Clinician, Intensive Care Unit, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗝𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝘆, Assistant Nurse Clinician, Clinic A41 Eye, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘆, Principal Enrolled Nurse, Clinic A73/74 General Surgery, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲, Senior Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗱, Senior Patient Service Associate Executive, Radiology, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗱/𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗺, Senior Staff Nurse, Diagnostic Imaging, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘆, Staff Nurse, Ward C3, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝘂𝗿 𝗱/𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗷𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵, Nurse Manager, Clinic A32 Medicine, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗤𝗶𝘂 𝗪𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗶𝗻𝗴, Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗿, Nurse Clinician, Intensive Care Unit, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝘂𝗹 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗱, Senior Staff Nurse, Ward C5, JCH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝘁𝗶, Clinical Coding Specialist, Group Medical Records Office, NTFGH
⭐ 𝗠𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗱, Senior Patient Service Associate, Specialist Outpatient Clinic, NTFGH

Thank you for your contributions to Singapore!

08/08/2025

Speak up, look up, stand up!

Our CEO A/Prof Dan Yock Young shares more about the NUHS Stop Disruptive Behaviour campaign, and tells SGAG’s Zaki what he should do if he keeps dreaming about his boss 😂

08/08/2025

Rolling into SG60 with creativity and cheer! 🇸🇬✨

Our JCH patients had a blast creating vibrant sensory collage art by rolling coloured paper, guided by our passionate Art-on-the-Move volunteers.

Their artworks featured iconic national symbols like the Singapore flag, Merli the Merlion, and the Vanda Miss Joaquim — each piece a heartfelt tribute to Singapore’s 60th birthday.

This special edition of our monthly Art-on-the-Move programme was all about creativity, connection, and celebrating the spirit of Singapore together. Happy National Day! ❤️🎉

07/08/2025

What’s a salad bowl formula? It’s your foolproof guide to building a balanced, satisfying salad.

Inspired by the recent viral “Kiss Cam” moment at the Coldplay concert (yes, that one!), we thought we’d have a little fun. Let NTFGH’s Senior Dietitian Jerrold Tan show you how to build a salad that’s actually satisfying — https://for.sg/how-to-build-a-filling-salad

06/08/2025

Our CEO, CMB, and COO are putting their best foot forward – literally!

Leading the way for a cause that matters, they are lacing up and running to make every step count for those we care for – https://for.sg/jhc-10-10-fundraiser-senior-management-run

To commemorate a decade since opening our doors to the public and caring for the Western community, our staff have kickstarted a series of ground-up fundraising initiatives under “Symphony of Care” to support JurongHealth Fund.

This effort aims to better the lives of our patients, staff, and community. All donations will be dollar-matched by Tote Board's Enhanced Fund-raising Programme.

Find out more about the different fundraising campaigns by clicking on the "Donate" tab - https://www.giving.sg/organisation/profile/jhf

Every donation makes a difference - support our fundraising efforts today!

05/08/2025

Our Community Health Resource Centre (CHRC) team was at the Bukit Batok National Day Fiesta last weekend to raise awareness about the importance of early diabetes detection!

Participants received complimentary diabetes screenings, and our team shared how early detection can help prevent complications and slow the progression of the disease.

Supported by the JurongHealth Fund, the CHRC is a dedicated hub offering health and wellness education, resources, and support for the community. Find out more - https://for.sg/bbe-chrc-nature-view-ntfgh

For enquiries, contact us via email at 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀_𝗯𝗯𝗲_𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗰@𝗻𝘂𝗵𝘀.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴 and phone/WhatsApp: 𝟵𝟮𝟵𝟵𝟱𝟯𝟴𝟰.

Bukit Batok, Our Home (武吉巴督，我们的家园)

04/08/2025

Our Nurses’ Day theme this year, “𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚, 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨”, celebrates how small changes can lead to big improvements in patient care. From embracing new technology and designing smart aids, to rethinking workflows and enhancing patient experience — innovation often begins with our nurses.

At JurongHealth Campus, our nurses are leading the way with creativity, compassion and care. Check out the highlights from our Nurses’ Day celebration last week – https://for.sg/jhc-nurses-day-2025-event-highlights

Thank you for your dedication, teamwork, and for making a difference every single day!

Care To Go Beyond

01/08/2025

Today, we celebrate the heart and soul of healthcare — our incredible nurses!

In line with this year’s theme, "Innovating Care, Impacting Lives," we recognised not just the care you give, but the creativity and impact you bring to every patient’s journey.

To show our appreciation, we pulled out all the stops — from relaxing fringe activities and delicious treats to fun-filled moments with colleagues, it was a well-deserved day of pampering and joy.

Head over to TikTok to check out our nurses serving moves to 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 viral dance - https://for.sg/jhc-nurses-day-viral-dance-2025

This year’s event was made even more special as we proudly celebrated Clarice Wee (Assistant Director of Nursing, NTFGH), recipient of this year’s President’s Award for Nurses! She was one of the three nurses in Singapore who received the highest accolade in nursing at a ceremony last week – https://for.sg/pan-award-2025

To all our nurses — we hope you felt the love, recognition, and gratitude you truly deserve, and thank you for innovating care and impacting lives. Happy Nurses’ Day!

Care To Go Beyond

31/07/2025

Guess who just joined TikTok? We did! And our bosses are bussin’ in the first video - https://for.sg/jhc-is-finally-on-tiktok

Follow us for staff-generated content and a whole lot of fun on - https://for.sg/jhc-tiktok

30/07/2025

As we gear up for Nurses’ Day, our senior management and nursing leaders went around campus to honour the compassion and commitment of our incredible with tokens of appreciation.

Your tireless efforts in going the extra mile truly embody what it means to Care To Go Beyond. Thank you for being the heart of healthcare!

Watch this space for special moments from our Nurses’ Day celebrations!

29/07/2025

This month’s Music-on-the-Move concert brought a delightful dose of nostalgia, thanks to a spirited performance by Do-Re-Mi & Friends, a talented group of senior musicians and vocalists with a heart for the community. ❤️

Their repertoire of beloved classics, from "Tian Mi Mi" to "Top of the World", brought smiles and stirred fond memories, reminding us of music’s power to uplift and bring people together — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMr2ztIpyX9

Beyond the melodies, Do-Re-Mi & Friends perform with purpose, using their music as a way to give back, connect with others, and spread joy wherever they go.

A heartfelt thank you to Do-Re-Mi & Friends for your warmth, talent, and the joy you brought to our patients, staff and volunteers! 🎶✨

28/07/2025

NTFGH’s VitalScout programme uses wearable biosensors to enable real-time, remote monitoring of patients’ vital signs in general inpatient wards. Since its implementation in December 2024, the wireless devices have been rolled out across 10 of our general wards, improving work efficiency by more than 80% and benefitting over 700 patients – https://for.sg/ntfgh-8world-vitalscout

The nursing initiative will be progressively rolled out across all 24 general wards by March 2026. Other future plans include expanding the wearable devices’ capabilities and leveraging AI to enhance predictive care and personalise treatment plans.

Read more about the project supported by the NTUC Company Training Committee Grant in this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article – https://for.sg/ntfgh-zb-vitalscout

26/07/2025

[Monthly Talks for Caregivers]

Seeing Through the Screen: Addressing Caregiver Concerns on Mobile Phone Use

Our seniors are more connected than ever - whether it’s texting loved ones, watching videos, or playing brain games. However, spending too much time on mobile phones can affect overall well-being. NTFGH’s Senior Optometrist Ms Fifiana Tan shares how this can be managed.

To share your feedback about this month’s talk and what you’d like to see in future sessions, visit – https://for.sg/mcgt

To sign up for our upcoming caregiver talks, visit – https://for.sg/caregiver

To view recordings of our past sessions, visit – http://for.sg/caregivertalk-videos

Get tips on how to prevent digital eye strain in this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article – https://for.sg/ntfgh-zb-seniors-protect-eyes-prevent-digital-eye-strain

To learn the proper technique of eye drop installation, check out this Shin Min Daily News 新明日报 feature - https://for.sg/ntfgh-smdn-instilling-eye-drops

25/07/2025

We’re extremely proud to celebrate Clarice Wee (Assistant Director of Nursing, NTFGH), recipient of this year’s President’s Award for Nurses!

At NTFGH, she broke new ground as our first Advance Practice Nurse (APN), redefining ICU care, advancing APN practice, and bringing research to the forefront. As Singapore’s first APN credentialed to perform complex Intensive Care Unit (ICU) procedures, she has redefined nursing excellence and advanced the role of nurses in acute care. Her leadership led to Asia’s first APN-led post-ICU clinic and an ICU outreach system that cut readmissions by 20%.

During COVID-19, she led a team to operationalise a 3,000-bed community care facility within three months. A strong advocate for nursing autonomy, Clarice introduced nurse-led protocols that improve clinical decision-making and streamline care delivery. Beyond the bedside, she advances nursing through research, mentors future talent, and supports international education and community outreach efforts. Soon to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice, Clarice continues to shape the future of nursing, inspiring the next generation of nurses.

The highest accolade in Singapore’s nursing profession, the President’s Award for Nurses presented by Ministry of Health, Singapore recognises nurses who have shown sustained outstanding performance and contributions to patient care delivery, education, research and administration.

Clarice is one of the three nurses who received the award from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at a ceremony and reception earlier this evening, where our nurses interacted with the President and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.

Be inspired by Clarice's nursing journey in this article from The Straits Times - https://for.sg/ntfgh-st-presidents-award-for-nurses-2025

From all of us at JurongHealth Campus — we’re bursting with pride. You’re an inspiration to us all. Way to go, Clarice!

Care To Go Beyond

24/07/2025

"𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘨 ‘𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶,’ 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳."

For Leong Kin Seng (Nurse Manager, Ward B9, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital), nursing isn’t just a job but a calling rooted in his personal experience. When he was young, Kin Seng saw how nurses cared for his grandmother with patience and kindness.

Over the years, he’s witnessed many unforgettable moments - but one stood out. A 98-year-old patient was given just 48 hours to live. He shares how the patient held on for 12 days, and was able to see his grandchildren one last time – https://for.sg/nma-2025-kin-seng

While the path isn’t always easy, Kin Seng believes the fulfilment he finds in nursing is unlike anything else. The gratitude of a patient, the impact on a family — those are the moments that make every challenge worthwhile.

This year, we celebrate Kin Seng as a Nurses’ Merit Award recipient from JurongHealth Campus. Presented by Ministry of Health, Singapore, the award honours nurses who go above and beyond in their professional journey.

Thank you, Kin Seng, for standing by patients and families in their most important moments!

Care To Go Beyond

23/07/2025

Project ENTenna is an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven, multi-year programme that will establish Asia’s first population allergy database focused on Allergic Rhinitis (AR). It aims to enhance the diagnosis and long-term management of AR, a condition that affects 39% of Singaporeans.

Led by NTFGH and supported by National University Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Changi General Hospital and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), the programme tracks up to 6,000 patients over three years, from 2024 to 2026, using real-world data to guide clinical decisions and support the transition of care from hospitals to the community. The project is implemented with support from Ministry of Health, Singapore’s Health Innovation (MHI) Fund and JurongHealth Fund.

Adjunct Associate Professor Ng Chew Lip, Senior Consultant, Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (ENT), NTFGH, is the principal investigator of Project ENTenna. In this CNA interview, he shares more about the project - https://for.sg/ntfgh-cna-project-entenna

Read more about Project ENTenna, which was recognised with Best Practice Medal (Automation, IT & Robotics Innovation) at the recent National Healthcare Innovation & Productivity (HIP) Medals presentation ceremony, in this Straits Times article - https://for.sg/ntfgh-st-project-entenna

The initiative aims to recruit 6,000 patients with the condition by 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

22/07/2025

While technology keeps older adults connected, too much time on mobile devices can lead to eye strain, poor sleep and reduced mobility. Register for our talk to learn how to build healthy digital habits that support their well-being!

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 26 July 2025 (Saturday)
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 11am – 12pm
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: https://for.sg/caregiver

View recordings of our past caregiver talks here - https://for.sg/caregivertalk-videos

To share feedback about past sessions and what you’d like to see in our future caregiver talks, visit - https://for.sg/mcgt

In this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article, NTFGH’s Senior Optometrist shares how digital eye strain is a growing concern among older adults – https://for.sg/ntfgh-zb-seniors-protect-eyes-prevent-digital-eye-strain

She also demonstrates the proper technique for instilling eye drops in this Shin Min Daily News 新明日报 feature - https://for.sg/ntfgh-smdn-instilling-eye-drops