Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital

16/01/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻‑𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆.🫀

When an 8-year-old came to us with severe heart block, everyday activities left her exhausted and dizzy. Her heart was beating dangerously slowly, even at rest.

Instead of open-heart surgery or wires running through veins, cardiac electrophysiologist 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝗷𝗼𝗱𝗷𝗼𝗷𝗼 and his team implanted a 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 directly into the heart through a vein. This was done without chest incisions or implanted wires.

Why this matters:
✔️ No wires that can break as a child grows
✔️ A device that can be retrieved and replaced when needed
✔️ A minimally invasive procedure with fast recovery
✔️ Longer battery life, which may reduce future procedures
✔️ Lower risk of infection

At Mount Elizabeth Hospital, our cardiologists work closely with paediatric specialists to plan care that considers both immediate needs and long-term growth.

For families navigating heart rhythm conditions in children, understanding the available options can help guide next steps.

🔗 Learn more at Mount Elizabeth Centre for Heart Health: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-treatments/heart-health

15/01/2026

The new year is a good time to reset — not with restrictions, but with kinder choices for your body and your gut.

Try adding more:
🥦 Colourful veggies (your gut 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 fibre)
🫘 Beans, lentils & nuts (great plant protein)
🐟 Fatty fish & lean poultry
🍓 Fruits & berries for antioxidants

🔗Learn more gut-friendly tips that may help reduce colorectal cancer risk:
https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/health-plus/article/super-foods-colon-cancer

06/01/2026

✈️ Back from your holiday with an injury, illness, or lingering fatigue? Health woes aren’t a souvenir you want to keep.

Our 𝟮𝟰-𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 is here to help you get checked and treated quickly and conveniently, so you can get back to your usual routine faster.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀:
✅ Walk-in care — no appointment needed
✅ Average wait time: 30 mins
✅ Comfortable waiting spaces
✅ Connected to our hospital’s facilities - so you can access our full suite of scans, specialised tests and treatments if required.

📄 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/24hr-urgent-care-centre/charges

💳 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲?
Your treatment in Singapore 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. We make it simple:

1️⃣ 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
2️⃣ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲 if you need clarifications before your visit. Let them know if you also have other insurance plans — they can advise what may be used to claim your visit.
3️⃣ 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 for assessment, tests, and treatment
4️⃣ If admitted, your 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 — check your insurance plans for hospitalisation coverage. Such plans include (Integrated Shield Plan, Travel Insurance plan, Accident plan and more)

🎉 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱!

02/01/2026

In the golden hour of 1 January, Charlotte and Gabriel’s daughter arrived, becoming Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital’s first baby of 2026. ✨

To mark this special moment, the family was welcomed with a thoughtfully curated gift hamper that included a mom & baby gift hamper, a round playmat with balloon, a baby carrier, baby blanket, diaper bag, and a baby essentials gift set.

It’s a privilege to care for this family as they ease into their first days together, offering comfort, reassurance, and a calm space to simply be present with one another.

Congratulations, Charlotte and Gabriel! Wishing your family a year filled with love, warmth, and many golden moments ahead. 💛

29/12/2025

Would you give a kidney to a friend? Jian En did on the same day he found out he was going to be a dad.

Today, Jing Hui holds his daughter close while Jian En cherishes his own growing family. Their brotherhood is forever sealed by this selfless gift.

A living donor kidney can give someone more time and a life that feels whole again.

▶️ Watch their full story: https://youtu.be/ldZd6kXDuaE

🔗 Learn more about living donor kidney transplant: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-treatments/transplant/kidney-transplant

26/12/2025

Treating a heart tumour without open-heart surgery, is that possible? 🫀

In selected cases, minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) offers an alternative approach. Using small keyhole incisions and endoscopic tools, surgeons can access the heart without opening the chest.

This approach is designed to reduce the size of surgical incisions and minimise disruption to surrounding tissue, which may be suitable for some patients after careful clinical assessment.

At Mount Elizabeth Orchard Hospital, the cardiac care team, including Professor Theodoros Kofidis with support from Dr Lim Tai Tian, provides minimally invasive surgical options for selected complex heart conditions.

If you are exploring treatment approaches for a heart condition, understanding the available surgical options is an important first step.

🔗 Learn more minimally invasive cardiac surgery: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/tests-treatments/minimally-invasive-cardiac-surgery

26/12/2025

Christmas came with a tiny new heartbeat at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. 🎄👶

Our first Christmas baby of 2025 arrived safely, a baby boy who holds a special place in our hearts as the third sibling in his family to be born in our care.

To the proud parents: thank you for trusting us to walk this path with you once again. Watching your family grow over the years has truly been a gift. Congratulations on your newest addition. 🍼✨

25/12/2025

We brought a little taste of home into the hospital today, sharing festive mince fruit pies to lift spirits and share a moment of warmth this Christmas. 🎄

True healing begins with kindness, and at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, care goes well beyond recovery. Wishing you a season filled with light, hope, and meaningful connections. 💖

25/12/2025

Wishing you a season of hope, peace, and good health from everyone at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital.

As we embrace the New Year, our hearts remain dedicated to every breakthrough in wellness, every journey to recovery, and every hope realised, because .🎄💙

24/12/2025

Hyrox participation is hitting record highs in Singapore, and so are the injuries. In this article, sports medicine physician 𝗗𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗼𝗼 𝗛𝗮𝘄 from Mount Elizabeth Hospital, and orthopaedic surgeon 𝗗𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗼 from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, share the common cases they see in their clinics, and tips for success and prevention.

Training through pain isn't a badge of honour — it's a risk. If you’re feeling persistent discomfort, seek professional medical advice to help you stay in the race for the long term.

Read the full article for more tips on training smart and racing safely ⬇️

As Hyrox's popularity surges in Singapore, so have injuries. Follow this expert guide to train safely. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

23/12/2025

In Singapore, deceased organ donors remain limited, leaving many patients waiting years for a transplant. For those with kidney failure, this often means long-term dialysis and a declining quality of life.

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 (𝗟𝗗𝗞𝗧) offers a more hopeful option. A kidney from a living donor can shorten the wait, improve outcomes and help patients return to daily life sooner.

For Mr Pang Jinghui, this hope came from his friend, Mr Tew Jian En, who chose to donate a kidney even as he prepared to become a father.

Watch their full story and learn how LDKT works, who can donate, and what the journey looks like from consultation to recovery.

🎥 https://youtu.be/ldZd6kXDuaE
🔗 https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-treatments/transplant/kidney-transplant

For many, a life-saving transplant remains out of reach. More than 500 patients are currently waiting for vital organs. Last year for kidney transplants alone, only 10 per cent received one, with a nine-year wait on average. As the Health Ministry steps up efforts to encourage more pledges, it assur...

22/12/2025

The day Jian En found out he was going to be a dad was also the day he gave a kidney to save his friend.

His recipient was his former colleague, Jing Hui, whose kidney function had plummeted in his early 30s due to IgA nephropathy. That single selfless act not only gave Jing Hui a second chance, but it also brought both families closer than ever.

What moved Jian En to make this decision? And how do living donor transplants help patients receive a kidney in time?

▶️ Hear their heartwarming story, alongside their attending nephrologist, Dr Adrian Liew, at Mount Elizabeth Hospital.

🔗 Learn how living kidney donation can save a life: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-treatments/transplant/kidney-transplant

18/12/2025

With the news of ex-NBA player Jason Collins’s stage 4 glioblastoma diagnosis, we share what this life-threatening condition means, the symptoms it causes, and when to seek help.

For more information on glioblastoma, or to speak to a doctor to understand your risk, visit: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-diseases/glioblastoma

17/12/2025

A story of courage, generosity, and a workplace friendship that grew into something much deeper.

When one colleague faced kidney failure, another stepped forward without hesitation to donate his, offering the gift of a second chance at life.

Read more ⬇️

Two friends who met at work now share an even deeper connection after one donated a kidney to the other at Mount Elizabeth Hospital Read more at straitstimes.com.

15/12/2025

Recent media coverage has drawn attention to Singapore as a destination for advanced cancer care, following reports of a former NBA player seeking treatment here for 𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮, an aggressive and complex form of brain cancer.

In public interviews, the patient has spoken about his experience receiving care in Singapore and the specialised, research-driven environment supporting his treatment, highlighting the city’s readiness to support complex oncology care.

As part of this landscape, a clinical study involving an experimental therapy for glioblastoma will be submitted in 2026. Currently, the treatment for this patient is being administered on a compassionate-use basis, with support from medical oncologists at 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀.

The therapy referenced involves EnGeneIC Dream Vectors (EDVs): delivery vehicles designed to transport therapeutic agents directly to tumour cells. The goal of this approach for the patient is to slow tumour progression while allowing time for further personalised treatment strategies, such as immunotherapy, to be considered.

He told ESPN that he has Stage 4 glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

13/12/2025

🚫 Can wearing a bra increase your risk of breast cancer? Dr Sabrina Ngaserin, breast surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, sets the record straight.

“There’s no scientific evidence linking bras to breast cancer,” she confirms.

What matters far more is paying attention to your body and seeking timely medical advice when something doesn’t feel right. So whether you choose wired, wireless, or none at all, make choices that prioritise your comfort and health, not myths.

Read more about breast support, fit, and health. ⬇️

We wear bras for lift, shape and confidence, but the wrong fit could do more harm than good. CNA Women asks two doctors how ill-fitting bras, sagging and going braless can affect breast health.

11/12/2025

Migraines can feel like an invisible storm — intense, exhausting, and sometimes downright debilitating. 🧠

A neurologist can help you rule out more serious causes of your migraines, identify your triggers, and manage future attacks.

🔗 Find out more about migraines, treatment options and make an appointment with a neurologist: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-diseases/migraine

08/12/2025

Patient safety is our top priority, and so is your comfort.

At Mount Elizabeth Royal Square, you'll find hospital-equivalent facilities, experienced care, and thoughtful touches, like specially curated nourishing meals. Every detail is designed for your well-being. Swipe to see inside.

🔗 Explore our facilities and services: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/mount-elizabeth-royal-square

05/12/2025

How does a heart attack happen? 💔

It begins when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by plaque. This stops oxygen from reaching the heart muscle, and when the flow suddenly cuts off, a heart attack occurs.

In moments like these, getting specialist care quickly is crucial to limit damage and protect your heart for the future.

Here’s how our cardiologists treat blocked arteries:

👉 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗖𝗜): A minimally invasive procedure that uses a tiny balloon and stent to open blocked arteries and restore healthy blood flow.

👉 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝘆𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗖𝗔𝗕𝗚): For more complex or multiple blockages, surgery can create new pathways for blood to reach the heart muscle safely.

🔗 Learn more at our 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-treatments/heart-health

03/12/2025

Think medical insurance means you’re fully covered? Here’s what many don’t realise: filing a claim is where things can go wrong. It seems simple — until you face deadlines, missing documents, or confusing rules. 🤕 One slip-up could leave you paying more out of pocket.

Meet Danny. He’s no insurance expert, but he got his hospital bill claim approved on the first try. How? By knowing exactly what to do before, during, and after his treatment.

The payoff? A smooth approval and no stressful delays.

🔗 Be prepared before you need it. Get the complete step-by-step guide: https://healthinsured.sg/navigating-medical-claims-singapore-guide/

02/12/2025

✨ Last week, our hospital marked the start of the festive season with our annual Christmas light-up!

It was a meaningful evening that brought together colleagues from across departments — from doctors and nurses who joined in carolling, to teams who created impressive outfits from recycled materials as part of our sustainability efforts. ♻️👗

Adding to the festive spirit, our Christmas trees were decked out in full glory, and teams from both contests went onstage to receive their well-deserved prizes:

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁
♻️ Champion: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
♻️ 1st Runner-up: Operating Theatre (OT)
♻️ 2nd Runner-up: Environmental Services (ES)

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁
🎄 Champion: Ward 9
🎄 1st Runner-up: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
🎄 2nd Runner-up: Medical Records Office (MRO)

The celebrations continued with a lively performance by our Operating Theatre team, bringing even more cheer to a night filled with community and connection.

Moments like these remind us of the heart of our work: supporting patients, families and one another with compassion every day.

From our Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital family to yours, may your season be filled with warmth, comfort, and hope in every small win. ❤️

28/11/2025

🎾 Pickleball fever shows no signs of slowing down, and we’re here for it! But as more people get into the game, whether for fun or competition, injuries are becoming more common too.

Dr Han Fucai, orthopaedic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, shares expert tips to help you play smart and stay injury-free.

🎥 Watch now:

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26/11/2025

You’re checking off your holiday plans, work goals, and maybe even your Netflix must-watch list… but what about your 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 goals? ✨

Before the year ends, it’s the perfect time to check off those important screenings:
👩‍⚕️ Pelvic exam
🧫 Pap smear & HPV test
🩻 Mammogram

They’re quick, routine, and could help detect potential issues 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 they become serious. Because some changes, like cervical or breast abnormalities, aren’t visible on the surface.

And while you’re at it… make time for rest, movement, and the people who lift you up. 💗

💡𝘗𝘴𝘴𝘵... 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦.

Future-you will thank you. 💕

25/11/2025

Just 20 minutes after your last cigarette, the first health benefits begin, and they continue to build from there.

Over the next hours, weeks and months, your body continues to repair itself: carbon monoxide levels normalise, lung function improves, and your risk of heart disease begins to drop. 🫁

This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, take that first step. Every smoke-free moment supports a stronger, healthier you. 💙

If you’ve smoked for many years, speak to your doctor about whether a low-dose CT scan is appropriate for you. This screening can detect lung cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage, sometimes before symptoms even appear.

🔗 Read the full guide: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/health-plus/article/how-to-quit-smoking

20/11/2025

Wondering if your urgent care visit is covered?

At Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital’s 24-Hour Urgent Care Centre, we keep things simple — clear fees, multiple payment options, and insurance coverage that may already include your visit.

You may be covered under:
✔️ Personal Accident plans
✔️ Corporate insurance
✔️ Travel insurance
✔️ Hospitalisation insurance (Integrated Shield Plan)*

💡𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵, 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀?
Check with your insurance agent or financial advisor — they can advise if your policy covers visits to our hospital.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁?
Our fees are transparent and shared upfront, so you always know what to expect.

🔗 View our fee schedule: https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/24hr-urgent-care-centre/charges

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