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22/05/2026

Congratulations to our 34 clinician-scientists, clinician-innovators, and researchers from NHG Health who received competitive research grants and talent development awards at the National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Awards Ceremony held on 22 May 2026! 🎉

We are incredibly proud of our winners and their dedication in advancing healthcare and medical research to improve patient outcomes. As an Academic Health System, our key pillars of research, education and clinical care drive our mission to transform health. Their achievements are a testament to the culture of innovation and excellence that we continue to build together at NHG Health.

Every research grant, every innovation, and every breakthrough brings us one step closer to a healthier future for our patients and communities. Here's to continuing to push the boundaries of medicine and making a difference, one discovery at a time! 👏

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Woodlands Hospital Institute of Mental Health Singapore National Centre for Infectious Diseases - NCID National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

21/05/2026

🏆Congratulations to our NHG Health teams on being recognised at the OpenGov Asia Recognition of Excellence Awards 2026!

These awards celebrate innovation that makes a real difference - to our patients, our staff, and the way we deliver care. Here’s a look at our winning projects:
🖥️P️atient Self-Service Booth (PSSB)
The Patient Self Service Booth (PSSB) is an all-in-one kiosk solution delivering digital services to support both patients and caregivers across NHG Health institutions. With over 130 kiosks deployed across NHG Polyclinics, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), and the Institute of Mental Health, it delivers a seamless end-to-end experience from appointment registration to bill payment.

🧫Digital Pathology System (DPS)
Rolled out across TTSH, KTPH, and Woodlands Hospital between November 2025 and February 2026, DPS has transformed pathology service delivery by digitising slides of human tissue samples, giving pathologists real-time, remote access to high-resolution slides from any of our three hospitals. This enables cross-institutional collaboration and timely access to subspecialty expertise, and ensures consistent access to high-quality diagnostic services across all three hospitals—ultimately improving efficiency and patient care.

📂Machine Learning Medical Records Digitisation
By using machine learning to automate the digitisation of medical records, our clinicians at TTSH can now retrieve critical patient information more promptly, reducing manual processing bottlenecks and supporting better patient outcomes.

These achievements reflect what is possible when our people embrace innovation with purpose. Well done, and here's to many more milestones ahead as One NHG!👋

21/05/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues at Woodlands Hospital on receiving the ATD BEST Award - a well-deserved recognition of their commitment to nurturing talent and building a culture where learning never stops. This reflects what our people in NHG Health can achieve when Passion meets Purpose. 👏

Woodlands Hospital is honoured to be among this year's recipients of the BEST Award by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), an international accolade honouring organisations that achieve outstanding results through effective employee talent development.

, learning is integrated into everyday work through leadership support, mentorship, simulation-based training, and personalised development pathways that empower staff to grow with confidence and purpose.

This recognition is a testament to WH’s collective commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and better care for the community.

20/05/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? 👁️

Floaters, flashes of light, blurry patches, or a dark shadow across your vision — these are warning signs many Singaporeans dismiss as tiredness or a sign of ageing. But they could indicate a serious retinal condition that requires urgent attention.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?
The retina is a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that converts light into the images we see. Damage to the retina can lead to permanent vision loss, and because the retina has no pain receptors, problems can develop silently until it is too late.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸?
Singaporeans with high myopia, diabetes, or a family history of retinal conditions face a higher risk. With Singapore having one of the world's highest myopia rates and a rapidly ageing population, retinal health is a growing public health concern.

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲:
✨Sudden increase in floaters or flashes of light
🌑A dark curtain or shadow appearing in your vision
🌀 Blurred or distorted central vision
⚡Any sudden change in vision, even without pain

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗰𝘁?
Retinal emergencies such as retinal detachment require treatment within hours, not days. If you experience any sudden changes in vision, do not wait. Seek specialist care immediately.

Pick up vital tips on protecting your retina from Dr Lilian Koh from Woodlands Hospital. Her interview with DJ Ong Teck Ming on 96.3好FM this morning covers retinal warning signs, who is at risk, and exactly what to do if something doesn't seem right with your vision.

Remember: when it comes to your retina, time is sight.

Click on the link to listen to the full interview: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18Zbf7CXLj/

19/05/2026

It always starts small.
A little blur, a little glare, a little “it’s probably nothing.”

But your eyes carry you through everything.

In Singapore, NHG Health provides comprehensive eye care from NHG Polyclinics to specialist services at the NHG Eye Institute, covering consultations, laser treatments, LASIK and surgery. Every case is closely monitored to ensure safe outcomes and quality care.

Don’t lose sight of your health. Start your eye care journey with NHG Health.

Find out more 💙

https://www.ttsh.com.sg/Patients-and-Visitors/Medical-Services/Ophthalmology/NHGEI/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

19/05/2026

🎓 Spent the morning of 16 May at SIT Welcome Day 2026, meeting Singapore Institute of Technology students thinking about a future in healthcare.

💬 The question we kept hearing: "What is it really like to work in healthcare?"

Our honest answer — it's demanding, it's deeply human, and it's never something you do alone. We shared our journeys, the mentors who shaped us, and the moments that made the work matter.

🤝 At NHG Health, growth is never one person's journey. We support each other every step of the way — across teams, specialties, and career stages.

✨ And that's how the future of healthcare in Singapore is shaped — together.

18/05/2026

𝗔 𝗿𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗮 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

When Madam Tan Lee Chern's vision in her left eye went dark in November 2025, she thought she simply needed a new pair of spectacles. Instead, her optician urged her to go immediately to the emergency department, for her symptoms could be a sign of stroke. After seeing the NHG Eye Institute's eye specialists and neurologists at Woodlands Hospital, where what followed was a rare diagnosis and early management, she was then transferred to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for further treatment by the NHG Eye Institute and the National Neuroscience Institute — a reminder of why timely, coordinated care matters.

Madam Tan was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a rare autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the central nervous system, primarily targeting the eyes and spine. It affects 4 in 100,000 in Singapore.

Diagnosing NMOSD requires sharp clinical instincts and deep specialist knowledge, supported by antibody testing. Asst Prof Kelvin Li, Consultant Neuro-ophthalmologist from the NHG Eye Institute (who is also an Ophthalmology Consultant at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and Asst Prof Yeo Tianrong, who heads the department of neurology at the National Neuroscience Institute@TTSH, brought together expertise in ophthalmology and neurology to arrive at the diagnosis and act quickly. In NMOSD, speed is everything: nerve tissue, once damaged, does not regenerate.

Thanks to early detection and prompt treatment, life appears a lot brighter now for Madam Tan, who has been able to return to work as a cashier.

Her story reflects the strength of multidisciplinary care and the critical role that specialist expertise plays in tackling rare and complex conditions.

Read the full feature in The Straits Times to learn more about NMOSD and Madam Tan's journey. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/half-her-vision-went-dark-it-was-not-an-eye-problem-but-her-nervous-system-under-attack

Her left eye had become blurry, as if someone had "pulled a black shade down halfway" over it. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

15/05/2026

Grab your family, friends and loved ones for NHG Healthiverse 2026 – Where play meets health! 🌟

Join us on 29-30 May at Bukit Canberra Integrated Hub for two days of free, fun-filled activities and take action for your health!

Learn about how to grow, live, heal and age well at the Healthiverse Carnival, and unwind while enjoying performances and more at Healthiverse Malam.

Catch the finals of the 15M Health Games, this year featuring 8 adaptive games for residents of all ages and abilities.

Watch home cooks go head-to-head in the 15M Hungry Games as they put a healthier spin on your favourite local dishes without losing the flavour.

There's something for everyone at NHG Healthiverse 2026 — See you there! 💙

Admission is FREE.
Find out more here: https://nhghealthiverse.com/home.html

15/05/2026

𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

Losing your sight is one of the most feared consequences of ageing, and for the 57,800 Singaporeans aged 60 and above living with glaucoma, that fear is very real. What makes it harder is that glaucoma often gives no warning. By the time symptoms appear, significant vision loss may have already occurred.

That is why early detection is important. And it is also why the NHG Eye Institute has become the first institution in Asia to offer a genetic risk profiling test for glaucoma.

Available since January 2026, the SightScore test by Seonix Bio takes under five minutes. With just a simple saliva sample, it can analyse up to seven million genetic variants to generate a personalised risk score, helping clinicians identify who is most at risk of developing or progressing in glaucoma, before symptoms even begin.

As Dr Vivien Yip, Head of Glaucoma Service at NHG Eye Institute, explains: "The SightScore test enables identification of individuals at higher risk of losing vision, even before they become symptomatic."

With glaucoma cases projected to rise 43% by 2040, this kind of early intervention couldn't come at a more important time. The test also aligns with Singapore's broader push towards precision medicine, following the Ministry of Health's recent expansion of genetic testing across several medical conditions.

This is what the future of eye care looks like — catching the silent thief of sight before it strikes.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)



Read more:
𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗲 𝗭𝗮𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗼: https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/singapore/story20260514-9045957?utm_source=ios-share&utm_medium=app

𝟴𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱: https://www.8world.com/singapore/nhg-eye-institute-new-genetic-risk-profiling-test-for-glaucoma-3149356

青光眼若不及时治疗，可能导致失明。国立健保集团眼科学院今年1月起为青光眼患者提供唾液基因检测服务，可及早发现高风险者和给予个人化治疗。

14/05/2026

On 13 May 2026, NHG Health and Fourier Rehab signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Global Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Summit 2026 in Shanghai 🤝

The renewed partnership comes at a time when healthcare systems globally are accelerating investments in rehabilitation robotics, assistive technologies, and AI-enabled recovery solutions to address ageing populations, rising rehabilitation demand, and workforce constraints.

Building on years of collaboration — including clinical rehabilitation initiatives at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) — the partnership will focus on:
🚀 Establishing a Joint Rehabilitation Innovation Hub (RehabHub) to evaluate and accelerate advanced rehabilitation technologies
🦿 Co-developing and clinically validating scalable rehabilitation robotics applications across the continuum of care
🗺️ Advancing regional and international collaboration in rehabilitation science, healthcare innovation, and rehabilitation technology ecosystems

Together, NHG Health and Fourier Rehab aim to advance patient-centred rehabilitation care and shape the future of rehabilitation technology in Singapore and beyond 💪

14/05/2026

Think you know Appropriate & Value-Based Care (AVBC)? Think again 👀
Dr Yeo and Dr Sim are here to spill the facts and bust some myths. Join us in learning more about AVBC