JurongHealth Campus

01/05/2026

This May Day, we celebrate the heart behind healthcare. See how Azman’s hobby helps him recharge — and care better every day. 💪🏻

01/05/2026

This Labour Day, we recognise and celebrate the dedication of workers everywhere — especially our healthcare teams who continue to care, support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day.

We are proud that NTFGH has once again been ranked among the top 10 in the Healthcare & Social category for the third year running in The Straits Times – Singapore’s Best Employers 2026 - https://for.sg/ntfgh-st-best-employers-2026

This achievement reflects the passion, commitment and teamwork of our people. Thank you for the care, effort and heart you bring to the work you do!

30/04/2026

💬 From a grateful patient - “𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘏𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵.”

Meet Melvin Khor, Assistant Nurse Clinician at NTFGH’s Ward B10. Beyond guiding clinical practice, he plays a key role in ensuring patients and caregivers feel safe throughout their healthcare journey – https://for.sg/faces-of-jhc-melvin-khor

By taking the time to listen, explain and address concerns with patience and empathy, he helps turn moments of anxiety into ones of reassurance and trust.

Thank you to Melvin for being such a calm and steady presence; it truly made all the difference for our patients during their toughest moments!

30/04/2026

More than 50 years of care, and still going strong!

Since 1972, Ker Yok Tin has dedicated her life to nursing, with 40 years spent in the Emergency Department witnessing life at its most critical and most hopeful.

Now a Senior Enrolled Nurse at NTFGH, she continues to serve with the same compassion and commitment. She shares more in this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article – https://for.sg/ntfgh-lhzb-caring-for-patients-for-half-a-century

29/04/2026

Take charge of your health and get screened for diabetes!

Head to Bukit Batok Bus Interchange to get a complimentary diabetes screening from our Bukit Batok East Community Health Resource Centre @ Nature View team.

📍 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 & 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝟭 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺 – 𝟱𝗽𝗺)

You can also register for the screening to be done at our centre - https://for.sg/diabetes-screening-bbe-chrc-nature-view-ntfgh

Learn more - https://for.sg/bbe-chrc-nature-view-ntfgh

Dr Chan Soo Ling (Senior Consultant, Endocrinology, NTFGH) shares why "less sugar" bubble tea may not be as healthy as you think - https://for.sg/jhc-ig-less-sugar-bubble-tea

28/04/2026

NTFGH has been ranked among the top 10 in the Healthcare & Social category for the third year running in The Straits Times – Singapore's Best Employers 2026!

Singapore’s Best Employers 2026 is a large-scale and comprehensive study that assesses the attractiveness of employers in Singapore through an independent employee survey. Tens of thousands of evaluations, the opinions of thousands of employees and the scores for hundreds of companies were taken into account. Awards were given to the 250 highest-scoring employers in 2026.

This achievement reflects the dedication and teamwork across the JurongHealth Campus community. Thank you to everyone for being part of this journey!

27/04/2026

Heading out for a run? Don’t skip your warm-up!

NTFGH’s Senior Physiotherapist Samuel Soh shares 5 simple dynamic warm-ups to help prepare your body, improve mobility and reduce the risk of injury.

Taking a few minutes to warm up can make all the difference. Run safe and stay injury-free!

Check out other ways you can stay healthy in the community – https://for.sg/jhc-jrbbtc-staying-healthy-in-the-community

This video is produced as part of our ongoing collaboration with Jurong-Clementi-Bukit Batok Town Council to support healthier and more active communities.

25/04/2026

[Monthly Talks for Caregivers] Taking Care of Our Voices

Your voice works hard every day – are you taking care of it? NTFGH’s Speech Therapist Sharon Loke shares tips to protect and strengthen your voice.

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 – https://for.sg/caregivertalk-videos

Read more about the topic in this Lianhe Zaobao article - https://for.sg/ntfgh-lhzb-world-voice-day-2026

24/04/2026

Earlier this week, we welcomed performers from Kwok Sing Musical Association to JCH for a delightful afternoon of Cantonese opera and Mandarin ballads — celebrating the timeless beauty of traditional music together.

Titled “廷芳春暖 戏韵传情” (A Spring of Warmth, Stories Told Through Song), the programme featured familiar tunes that brought back fond memories. Our patients enjoyed singing along to songs they knew and loved, while the opera segments captivated audiences with expressive gestures, rich emotions and vivid storytelling.

It was a heartwarming afternoon filled with joy, connection and cultural appreciation for all!

23/04/2026

Our Department of Laboratory Medicine hosted its inaugurual symposium last weekend, bringing together experts from Singapore and across the region.

Titled “Future and Current Use of Automation and AI in the Laboratory”, the symposium explored emerging trends such as workflow optimisation, real-time quality control and AI applications in diagnostics, highlighting how technology is enhancing efficiency and patient care.

Through insightful discussions, networking and an industry showcase, the event created valuable opportunities for collaboration and learning.

Thank you to our speakers, partners and participants for making this a meaningful exchange!

21/04/2026

Your voice works hard every day — are you taking care of it?

Register for our talk to learn how simple lifestyle changes can make a difference in keeping your voice healthy. From hydration to vocal habits, discover practical tips to protect and strengthen your voice.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 25 April 2026 (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

Our Speech Therapist Sharon Loke shares tips to keep your voice healthy in this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article - https://for.sg/ntfgh-lhzb-world-voice-day-2026

20/04/2026

💬 From a grateful patient - “𝘋𝘳 𝘛𝘢𝘯’𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 𝘏𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦, 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵.”

Meet Dr Tan Chin Yik, Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery at NTFGH, specialising in foot and ankle surgery and orthopaedic trauma.

From managing complex injuries to guiding patients through urgent treatment decisions, he takes the time to listen, explain and walk alongside his patients every step of the way – https://for.sg/faces-of-jhc-tan-chin-yik

By helping them feel heard and understood, Dr Tan turns moments of uncertainty into ones of reassurance and confidence. His patient-centred approach has continually shaped meaningful care experiences on campus.

Thank you for supporting our patients on their journey to recovery!

16/04/2026

Happy World Voice Day! 🗣️

Today, we celebrate the voice — how it comes to life, and how we can better care for it.

Find out how sound is produced, what keeps your voice healthy and when you should seek help.

Our Senior Speech Therapist Alison Tan shares more:

🔊 How your voice works - https://for.sg/wvd-how-your-voice-works

🔊 Simple voice care tips - https://for.sg/wvd-voice-care-tips

Your voice helps you express, connect and be heard every day, so take care of it! 🗣️

15/04/2026

Last weekend, we marked World Kidney Day with a lively health carnival for the community!

Jointly organised with Yuhua Community Club Management Committee and NKF Singapore, the event featured health education booths, chronic kidney disease risk screening and interactive games for the whole family.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Here’s to staying informed and keeping our kidneys healthy!

14/04/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝟐𝟎… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝟑𝟎. 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭?

Feeling fine doesn’t always mean everything is fine. Biological age flips the script — revealing how your body is actually functioning, not just how many birthdays you’ve had. When age becomes a risk score, clinicians can spot hidden issues early — even before symptoms show — shifting care from reactive to preventive.

Using routine clinical data, biological age shows what’s really driving your health — from heart health to fitness to metabolic factors — so care can be tailored, not guessed. Because two people can share the same age on paper, but be on completely different health paths.

The goal? Catch risk earlier, personalise care smarter, and stay younger where it truly counts.

Find out how we are transforming tomorrow’s health, today: https://nuhsplus.edu.sg/stories/NUHS-Innovation-Summit-2026

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘜𝘏𝘚 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴: 𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘰𝘸'𝘴 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘛𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘺 - 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥.

14/04/2026

Your voice works hard every day, so give it the care it deserves! If hoarseness sticks around beyond a few weeks, it’s time to get it checked.

In this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article, our Speech Therapist Sharon Loke shares lifestyle medications you can take to protect your voice - https://for.sg/ntfgh-lhzb-world-voice-day-2026

Ahead of this year’s World Voice Day on 16 April, find out how your voice comes to life - https://for.sg/jhc-ig-world-voice-day-2026-part-i

You can also sign up for our free talk to learn more about caring for your voice!

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 25 April 2026 (Saturday)
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 11am – 12pm
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: https://for.sg/caregiver



https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/health/story20260414-8852331

声音沙哑，不应忽视。受访专家认为，声音沙哑超过两三周或已是警讯。专家也认为补水与控制胃酸反流，是守护声带的关键一步。

08/04/2026

💧 🫧 Water or isotonic drink after your workout? Watch to find out.

07/04/2026

💬 From a grateful patient - “𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘢𝘷𝘦 — 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳.”

Meet Staff Nurse Buena Sinagose, our inpatient nurse at NTFGH who supports patients through some of their most vulnerable moments with continuous and holistic care - https://for.sg/faces-of-jhc-buena-sinagose

By working closely with the care team and showing genuine compassion, Buena helps patients feel heard, respected and reassured every step of the way.

Thank you for your kindness in turning challenging moments into ones of comfort and trust!

02/04/2026

Is eight glasses of water a day really the right amount for everyone?

In this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 feature, our Senior Dietitian Chong Jia Jun unpacks common hydration myths and what your body actually needs – https://for.sg/ntfgh-lhzb-drink-water-in-moderation

He also weighs in on the trending habit of drinking warm water first thing in the morning, and whether it really helps to detox – https://for.sg/lhzb-ig-drinking-warm-water-in-morning



https://www.zaobao.com.sg/lifestyle/health/story20260331-8794945

保持充足水分固然重要，但一天该喝多少水才算足够？“每天八杯水”是否人人适用？随着岛国即将步入4月湿热季节，气温持续升高，不同年龄、体质和健康状况的人，补水方式也应因人而异。

01/04/2026

By day, NTFGH’s Assistant Nurse Clinician Anamie Delgado works in our Ambulatory Unit, guiding day-surgery patients through their admission, procedures and discharge with calm reassurance and care.

But after hours, she heads to the volleyball court, where she has reignited her love for the sport since moving to Singapore — https://for.sg/after-hours-anamie

To Anamie, volleyball and nursing share something in common: both require quick thinking, trust in your teammates, and strong teamwork.

Whether supporting patients through day surgery or diving for the next point on the court, she brings the same focus, teamwork, and heart into everything she does!

31/03/2026

Project ENTenna is an artificial intelligence-driven, multi-year programme aimed at enhancing the diagnosis and long-term management of allergic rhinitis (AR). By leveraging real-world data, it supports clinical decision-making and facilitates the transition of care from hospitals to the community.

Adjunct Associate Professor Ng Chew Lip (Senior Consultant, Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, NTFGH), who leads Project ENTenna, shares with 8视界新闻新加坡 8world News how a newly introduced guide empowers patients with AR to adjust their medication and determine when to seek medical attention based on symptom severity - https://for.sg/ntfgh-8world-project-entenna-arap

The Project ENTenna team is also conducting further research and environmental studies to develop more personalised treatments tailored to local patients, with the aim of improving long-term care for chronic conditions.

Find out more about Project ENTenna – https://for.sg/ntfgh-project-entenna

数据显示本地约四成居民患有过敏性鼻炎。为提升病患自我管理能力，黄廷芳综合医院推出过敏性鼻炎行动指南，为患者在出院后提供明确指引。这样一来他们可根据症状变化，按照医生拟定的指引调整用药，并决定是否需要就...

30/03/2026

Earlier this month, our Medical Social Services team organised a public outreach event in conjunction with World Social Work Day, celebrating the contributions of social workers while raising awareness of the vital role of social services in the community.

Observed each March, World Social Work Day was established by the International Federation of Social Workers to honour the impact of social workers worldwide.

In line with this year’s theme, “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society”, the event featured interactive activities that highlighted how social work brings people together across communities, cultures and systems — shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future.

A heartfelt thank you to all social workers for your dedication, compassion and commitment to uplifting lives every day!

28/03/2026

[Monthly Talks for Caregivers] Oral Disease Prevention: Too Little or Too Late?

How many times do you need to brush your teeth a day? To get rid of plaque hiding between your teeth, you’ll need than just a toothbrush. Learn practical tips on preventing oral diseases and maintaining good oral health from Dr Wong Li Beng (Senior Consultant, Dentistry, NTFGH)!

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 – https://for.sg/caregivertalk-videos

27/03/2026

This is not your usual jam session!

Earlier this week, our JCH patients tried their hand at the angklung, learning to play together as a group. What started as a few tentative shakes soon turned into a lively and coordinated rendition of Rasa Sayang - https://for.sg/jhc-ig-community-angklung-workshop

They also learnt more about this musical instrument from the Sundanese in Indonesia that is made of a varying number of bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame. The session created a space for patients to relax, connect and enjoy a shared moment of music and camaraderie.

This Community Angklung Workshop is a community engagement initiative by Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay in collaboration with Arts&Health by JurongHealth Campus.

26/03/2026

What’s clinical coding and what does a coder do? Go behind the scenes and meet Nur Rasyidah, our Clinical Coder from the Group Medical Records Office team – https://for.sg/clinical-coder-rasyidah

By reviewing discharge cases and translating diagnoses and procedures into standardised codes, Nur Rasyidah ensures that claims are accurate while supporting healthcare planning behind the scenes. This is possible with her sharp eye for detail and strong understanding of medical information.

Thank you to Nur Rasyidah for being one of the many quiet forces powering smooth and seamless patient care every day!