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Website: https://www.nuh.com.sg

EnvisioningHealth newsletter: https://for.sg/envisioninghealth The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital. While the hospital at Kent Ridge first received its patients on 24 June 1985, our legacy started from 1905, the date of the founding of what is today the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our unique identity as a university hospital is a key attraction for healthcare professionals who aspire to do more than practise tertiary medical care. We offer an environment where research and teaching are an integral part of medicine, and continue to shape medicine and transform care for the community we care for. We are an academic medical centre with over 1,200 beds, serving more than one million patients a year with over 50 medical, surgical and dental specialties. NUH is the only public and not-for-profit hospital in Singapore to provide trusted care for adults, women and children under one roof, including the only paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme in the country. The NUH is a key member of the National University Health System (NUHS), one of three public healthcare clusters in Singapore. Visit our website at www.nuh.com.sg.

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Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, Mr Anson Hoo used to be admitted to NUH every two ...
19/01/2026

Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, Mr Anson Hoo used to be admitted to NUH every two months to receive infusion therapy, each stay lasting about 24 to 30 hours.

After transitioning to the home biologics programme under the National University Centre for Digestive Health, the 25-year-old diploma student no longer needs to travel for the intravenous infusions. He can instead focus on his recovery and education from the comfort of his home.

The home biologics programme is one of the Centre’s key innovations that deliver patient‑centred care and advanced treatment. By consolidating its digestive health resources under one roof, the Centre focuses on enhancing patient care and streamlining specialist access for primary care patients, ensuring high-risk patients receive timely treatment.

Read more: https://for.sg/st-nuh-opens-new-digestive-health-centre


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What if we told you that maggots could be used to clean and heal wounds? 🐛 In maggot debridement therapy, our podiatrist...
17/01/2026

What if we told you that maggots could be used to clean and heal wounds? 🐛

In maggot debridement therapy, our podiatrists use sterile maggots to treat chronic wounds on the lower limbs and feet of patients with diabetes.

Swipe to discover 5 facts about this unique treatment, shared by Alfiah!
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Alfiah is a Senior Podiatrist from the Department of Rehabilitation.

Celebrating Our Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) 2026 Award Winners! 🎉 We are thrilled to recognise our e...
17/01/2026

Celebrating Our Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) 2026 Award Winners! 🎉

We are thrilled to recognise our exceptional colleagues who demonstrated unwavering dedication, compassion, and excellence in patient care.

At the SHQSA 2026, 83 Silver, 39 Gold, and 27 Star awards were presented to our staff, a testament to their commitment in care from their heart.

Our awardees were joined on stage by Professor Yeoh Khay Guan, NUHS Chief Executive, and Mr. Jeremy Lee, NUH Chief Operating Officer, to receive the Institutional Plaque from Minister Ong Ye Kung.

Swipe to view the list of awardees!

We are ushering in a new era of predictive, accessible and patient-centred care for digestive health! 🔬🏥Officiated by P...
16/01/2026

We are ushering in a new era of predictive, accessible and patient-centred care for digestive health! 🔬🏥

Officiated by Professor Kenneth Mak, Director-General of Health, Ministry of Health, the newly inaugurated National University Centre for Digestive Health brings together NUH’s digestive health services under one roof. This enables faster cross-referrals, same‑day access to surgical specialties, and smoother care for patients with digestive conditions.

Key advancements include:
- Faster seamless care as patients can now move from initial consultation to specialist expertise in Upper GI, Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic, and Colorectal surgery on the same day
- Working with polyclinics and GP clinics, NUCD screens high‑risk individuals for liver disease, enabling timely intervention and helping prevent progression to liver cancer
- AI‑enabled and image‑enhanced colonoscopy for enhanced colorectal cancer prevention
- More advanced care for Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients, with home-based IV biologics, real-time, non-invasive ultrasound and personalised treatment

Find out more about the centre here: https://for.sg/nuh-new-centre-for-digestive-health

Coming to NUH for a medical appointment or visiting someone between tomorrow and 19 April? Circle Line services will be ...
16/01/2026

Coming to NUH for a medical appointment or visiting someone between tomorrow and 19 April?

Circle Line services will be disrupted during this period as tunnels between Mountbatten, Dakota and Paya Lebar stations close for essential tunnel strengthening works.

Do plan your journey in advance and allow extra travel time for your visit!

Curious about a career in Allied Health and Pharmacy (AH&P)? 🏥🔍 Join our AH&P Open House 2026 — designed especially for ...
14/01/2026

Curious about a career in Allied Health and Pharmacy (AH&P)? 🏥🔍

Join our AH&P Open House 2026 — designed especially for students to explore diverse AH&P careers!

📅 Saturday, 31 January 2026
🕐 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 NUHS Tower Block Foyer

What to expect:
✨ Guided learning journeys to our Departments of Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation, Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (ENT), Dietetics, and Radiation Therapy Centre (National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, NCIS)
🎤 Engaging talks by allied health professionals & pharmacists
📃 Interactive panel featuring Respiratory Therapists, Podiatrists, Radiographers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Perfusionists, and Medical Social Workers
🎮 Exciting games with prizes

👉 Register your interest now and share with anyone who would be interested: https://for.sg/nuhahpopenhouse2026

Limited slots available!

Fasting with diabetes requires extra care to avoid health risks like hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and dehydration.🌙🍽️ ...
13/01/2026

Fasting with diabetes requires extra care to avoid health risks like hypoglycaemia, hyperglycaemia, and dehydration.🌙🍽️

Join our workshop to learn practical tips on healthy eating while fasting, led by our diabetes care nurse and dietitian, using a real-life case study.

Register today: https://for.sg/nuhramadanworkshop2026

Shingles isn’t just a rash. It can cause sharp nerve pain, blistering rashes, and prolonged fatigue, with potentially se...
12/01/2026

Shingles isn’t just a rash. It can cause sharp nerve pain, blistering rashes, and prolonged fatigue, with potentially serious complications.

📖 Read the full article here: for.sg/nuh-shingles

💌 Subscribe to get the latest health innovations delivered straight to your inbox: https://for.sg/nuhnewsletter-subscription

Happy Occupational Therapy Day to all occupational therapists (OTs)! These past two months, our OTs have driven workplac...
11/01/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Day to all occupational therapists (OTs)!

These past two months, our OTs have driven workplace wellbeing initiatives—building stronger connections, spreading gratitude, and sharing practical ergonomics knowledge that helps others feel and work better every day. 💪✨

Want to be part of a supportive, purpose-driven workplace?

👉 Join our OT family: https://for.sg/ahp-careers
👉 Explore other allied health & pharmacy (AH&P) careers at our upcoming open house on 31 Jan: https://for.sg/ahp-open-house-2026-interest-form

An ergonomic workspace reduces strain and boosts productivity for everyone. Discover practical tips by swiping through r...
09/01/2026

An ergonomic workspace reduces strain and boosts productivity for everyone.

Discover practical tips by swiping through real workspace photos from the public - thank you to everyone who shared their setups with us!

Started with one vitamin, now your table has a whole vitamin corner? 💊💊💊 ⚠ Fat-soluble vitamins and minerals can become ...
07/01/2026

Started with one vitamin, now your table has a whole vitamin corner? 💊💊💊

⚠ Fat-soluble vitamins and minerals can become harmful when taken in excessive amounts, especially through high-dose supplements!

Swipe to learn:
✨ How much is actually too much
🚨 What the risks look like
✅ How to stay within safe limits

Let’s start 2026 strong with Dr Crystal's daily habit on sleep!--Dr Crystal is a Senior Consultant from the Department o...
05/01/2026

Let’s start 2026 strong with Dr Crystal's daily habit on sleep!
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Dr Crystal is a Senior Consultant from the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.

Dementia isn’t inevitable. Up to 40% of cases could potentially be delayed or prevented through managing blood pressure,...
02/01/2026

Dementia isn’t inevitable. Up to 40% of cases could potentially be delayed or prevented through managing blood pressure, sleep, exercise, etc.

“This means our consultations focus not only on diagnosis, but also on early detection and brain health coaching,” said Dr Benjamin Tan.

AI is increasingly used to detect early signs of cognitive decline, such as subtle speech changes and tiny changes on brain scans, which are often difficult to pick up through clinical observation alone. However, doctors continue to play a critical role in interpreting results and developing personalised care plans for patients as dementia is a complex condition.

Read the full article here: https://for.sg/lhzb-ai-dementia-detection


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Dr Benjamin Tan is a Consultant with the Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine.

As we ring in 2026, we’re thrilled to welcome NUH’s first New Year’s baby, Isaiah, who arrived right as the clock struck...
01/01/2026

As we ring in 2026, we’re thrilled to welcome NUH’s first New Year’s baby, Isaiah, who arrived right as the clock struck midnight!

Heartiest congratulations to Mrs Laura Stephanie and Mr Jefry Santhosam, as you embark on this wonderful new chapter.

May your days be filled with joy, laughter, good health, and all the treasured moments that come with your new bundle of joy!

Such milestones reflect the dedication of our multidisciplinary maternity team in supporting a safe, respectful birth and caring for families through pregnancy.

01/01/2026

Cheers to new beginnings! May 2026 bring you good health, joy, and endless possibilities.

31/12/2025

What an incredible year 2025 has been!

We're thrilled with how far we've come together. Every milestone, every life touched has been possible through relentless innovation, unwavering dedication, and staying true to what matters most: our patients. What we've accomplished in 2025—and what we'll continue to do—is advance health in Singapore and beyond.

2026, we're ready for you!

Sometimes, the best care starts with an honest conversation about what is truly needed. If you have doubts about a test ...
29/12/2025

Sometimes, the best care starts with an honest conversation about what is truly needed. If you have doubts about a test or treatment, speak to your healthcare provider.

Appropriate and value-based care is about ensuring every test and treatment is safe, evidence-based and truly needed. Let’s make every decision count – for you and for a sustainable healthcare system.

26/12/2025

We believe that festive celebrations have the power to uplift spirits and brighten our patients’ day. This holiday season, NUWoC celebrated the joy of giving and the spirit of hope. 💖

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing donors, Project Rudolph and VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer for making this celebration possible. Your generosity doesn’t just provide gifts – it brings smiles, comfort, and strength to the children and families.

Here’s to spreading love and light this Christmas and beyond! 🎄✨


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Brought to you by National University Centre for Women and Children (NUWoC), a national university specialist centre comprising NUH’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) and Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI).

“This was the first and biggest Christmas present I’ve ever received,” says 70-year-old Mr Goh, whose life was transform...
25/12/2025

“This was the first and biggest Christmas present I’ve ever received,” says 70-year-old Mr Goh, whose life was transformed when he received the precious gift of life from a selfless stranger on a fateful Christmas several years ago. After half a century of battling kidney disease, he was finally given a second chance at life.

Diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure, Mr Goh had spent over a decade on dialysis. Throughout his journey, the multidisciplinary team from our National University Centre for Organ Transplantation (NUCOT) stood by him at every step—providing comprehensive care, performing the transplant in the quiet hours of the night, and conducting rigorous long-term post-transplant follow-up.

Dr Matthew D’Costa shares that the centre has performed over 900 kidney transplants for adults and children to date. For patients like Mr Goh who receive deceased donor kidneys, the one-year patient and graft survival rates exceed 97%, and remain above 80% even after ten years.

Read more: https://for.sg/lhzb-goh-wee-miang


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Dr Matthew D'Costa is a Consultant with the Adult Kidney Transplantation Programme, National University Centre for Organ Transplantation and the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine.

The best Christmas gift arrived at NUH today!At 12:16am, we welcomed Emeline—our first Christmas baby of 2025, bringing ...
25/12/2025

The best Christmas gift arrived at NUH today!

At 12:16am, we welcomed Emeline—our first Christmas baby of 2025, bringing extra joy and hope this festive season.

Congratulations to Mdm Agnes Lim and Mr Glen Ang on the arrival of your precious little one!

Wishing your family love, laughter, good health, and a lifetime of wonderful memories together.

We are honoured to journey with families through pregnancy, providing Respectful Maternity Care and celebrating moments like this - every precious milestone along the way.

We wish you a joyful festive season! 🎄 May this time bring warmth, joy, and togetherness to you and your loved ones. Her...
25/12/2025

We wish you a joyful festive season! 🎄

May this time bring warmth, joy, and togetherness to you and your loved ones. Here's to good health and happiness in the year ahead! 😊

Our wonderful volunteers have been filling NUH with joyful Christmas carols these past few weeks, bringing smiles and fe...
24/12/2025

Our wonderful volunteers have been filling NUH with joyful Christmas carols these past few weeks, bringing smiles and festive cheer to patients, families, and staff.

Music truly has a unique ability to lift spirits and connect people during the holiday season. We would like to specially thank the amazing groups, Ensemble Kanon, NUS Jazz Band and Silver Sing-along for sharing warmth and hope through their performances!

Want to share your music with our community? Reach out to us at nuhvolunteers@nuhs.edu.sg.

We’re excited to unveil the latest issue of our newsletter, EnvisioningHealth!See what we’ve got in store for your holid...
24/12/2025

We’re excited to unveil the latest issue of our newsletter, EnvisioningHealth!

See what we’ve got in store for your holiday reads — from our new postpartum service that takes a life-long approach to gestational diabetes, to new programmes and initiatives that streamline and redesign care for even better outcomes.

📖 Read the full issue here: https://for.sg/envisioninghealth

💌 Subscribe to get the latest health innovations and inspiring patient journeys delivered to your inbox: https://for.sg/nuhnewsletter-subscription

Celebrating our infection prevention heroes ✨ We held an appreciation event to recognise our Infection Control Liaison O...
23/12/2025

Celebrating our infection prevention heroes ✨

We held an appreciation event to recognise our Infection Control Liaison Officers (ICLOs), which includes a multidisciplinary team of nurses as well as allied health and ancillary professionals.

These dedicated ICLOs were recognised for their 19 outstanding quality improvement initiatives and exemplary dedication in maintaining the highest standards of infection control and preventing infections. We also presented a special recognition award to our housekeeping team for their contribution to patient safety.

All of them work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our patients, visitors, and staff safe every day. Thank you all for being the guardians of health and safety at NUH!

Celebrate the festive season of treats, the healthier way!Enjoy your favourite festive meals and feel good doing it with...
23/12/2025

Celebrate the festive season of treats, the healthier way!

Enjoy your favourite festive meals and feel good doing it with these dietitian-approved eating tips for the holidays.

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NU-LITE, an evidence-based weight management programme led by dietitians from the National University Hospital, offers support for individuals to build healthier habits and embrace long-term lifestyle changes.

Workshops are now available in English and Mandarin. Find out more here: https://for.sg/nuhs-lifestyle-programmes

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About the National University Hospital

The National University Hospital is a tertiary hospital and major referral centre with over 50 medical, surgical and dental specialties, offering a comprehensive suite of specialist care for adults, women and children. It is the only public hospital in Singapore to offer a paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme, in addition to kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation for adults.

The Hospital was opened on 24 June 1985 as Singapore’s first restructured hospital. Each year, the Hospital attends to more than one million patients.

As an academic health institution, patient safety and good clinical outcomes are the focus of the Hospital. It plays a key role in the training of doctors, nurses, allied health and other healthcare professionals. Translational research is pivotal in the Hospital’s three-pronged focus, and paves the way for new cures and treatment.

A member of the National University Health System, it is the principal teaching hospital of the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and the NUS Faculty of Dentistry. For more information, please visit www.nuh.com.sg