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National University Health System
The National University Health System (NUHS) is an integrated Academic Health System and Regional Health System in Singapore that delivers value-driven, innovative and sustainable healthcare. Throughout the history of our institutions, our staff has worked across the health system to advance the tripartite missions of achieving clinical excellence, developing the next generation of healthcare professionals, and changing the natural history of chronic diseases through research. At NUHS, we leverage our unique position as an academic health system to tap on the wealth of resources residing within the whole of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Through collaborations with NUS faculties, we are able to draw upon their academic, research and creative capabilities to develop solutions for existing and emerging health and healthcare needs of the Singapore population. As part of our regional health system responsibility, we work in close collaboration with community hospitals, general practitioners, family medicine clinics, nursing homes and other community and social partners to provide integrated care to the community. Institutions in the NUHS group include four tertiary, acute and community hospitals :
National University Hospital (NUH)
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH)
Jurong Community Hospital (JCH)
Alexandra Hospital (AH)
Three National Specialty Centres:
National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS)
National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS)
National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore (NUCOHS)
A polyclinic group:
National University Polyclinics (NUP)
One medical centre :
Jurong Medical Centre
Three academic health sciences institutions:
NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
(including the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies)
NUS Faculty of Dentistry
NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
With member institutions under one academic health system, NUHS creates synergies as a fully integrated cluster to provide seamless care from prevention to home care, and with our academic institutions, to continue to develop solutions for Singapore’s healthcare challenges, and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.
24/11/2025
Some hawker favourites look harmless, but their salt content can surprise you.
Soupy dishes often carry more sodium than they taste, while rice sets may be lighter on salt but higher in fat and calories. Salt levels alone do not determine which dish is healthier. The point is to know where sodium hides and make small tweaks when you order.
Dietitians from NUH and the NUHS RHSO warn that common hawker meals can add more salt than most people expect.
Singapore has added 13 more severe genetic conditions to the list approved for pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), bringing the total to 169.
As one of the public hospitals offering PGT, National University Hospital - NUH continues to support couples in making informed decisions on their IVF journey — especially those planning for or currently undergoing IVF.
This brings the number of genetic conditions approved for pre-implantation testing of embryos to 169. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
22/11/2025
At the 19th Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award for Enrolled Nurses ceremony last night, Ms Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health, Singapore, outlined upcoming efforts to further strengthen the nursing profession – from refreshed career pathways to greater support for leadership development and continuous learning.
These national efforts align closely with NUHS’s ongoing work to build a future-ready nursing workforce. Across our institutions, teams are already focusing on nurturing clinical excellence, supporting nurses’ well-being, and expanding opportunities for professional growth – ensuring our nurses are equipped to meet evolving care needs.
We’re proud to see this commitment reflected in our very own award recipients. Congratulations to Ms Durga Devi Chandremorgan, Principal Enrolled Nurse from Alexandra Hospital (runner-up), and Ms Fatimah Abdul Rahman, Principal Enrolled Nurse from National University Hospital - NUH (second runner-up). We’re proud of your dedication and passion. 💙
Congratulations to our amazing nurses from National University Hospital - NUH and Alexandra Hospital for being honoured with the Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award 2025!
The Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award was established by the D.S. Lee Foundation in 2006. It is an annual national award that honours outstanding Enrolled Nurses who are committed to advancing the nursing profession. The Award represents the pinnacle of distinction for Enrolled Nurses.
We’re proud of your dedication, compassion and leadership in care — embodying our commitment to Incredible Care & Health, Together!
🧬 Singapore has launched Phase III of the National Precision Medicine (NPM) programme. This partnership across the three healthcare clusters in Singapore -- NUHS, NHG Health and SingHealth -- aims to pave the way to supporting patients in preventive and more targeted care, through the screening of population-specific genomic information.
🩺 At NUHS, a number of Precision Medicine programmes are underway, and A/Prof Ng Kar Hui, Senior Consultant from the Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplantation, Department of Paediatrics, KTP-NUCMI, National University Hospital - NUH shares more about these initiatives.
👀Watch on to see how this will affect you. Find more bite size info on NUHS Instagram: for.sg/nuhsinstagram
19/11/2025
A future of safer, smarter surgeries is on the horizon 👨⚕️🤖
NUHS and Genesis MedTech have joined forces in a four-year partnership to accelerate AI innovation in surgery and medical devices.
From co-developing AI tools with our clinicians to building the new Genesis-NUHS AI Innovation & Surgical Training Lab, this collaboration will help bring advanced surgical care to patients in Singapore and beyond.
NUHS and Genesis MedTech Group have partnered to advance AI in surgery and medical device innovation.
Join us for weekly exercises, nutritional workshops and support from our Community Care Team.
🖊️Sign up today if you’re a Queenstown resident aged 60 and above! Or register on behalf of a loved one: for.sg/socmed-kopi
19/11/2025
Your toilet may double as your screen-time zone, but doctors say spending more than 15 minutes on the loo could hurt your bottom.
This World Toilet Day, Dr Kwee Yi Ning from NUP reminds us why toilet time shouldn’t turn into screen time.
“With the modern-day habit of doomscrolling on our phones, we tend to lose track of time and spend an extended amount of time sitting on the toilet bowl.”
Doctors warn that this everyday ritual of scrolling or streaming on the loo may do more harm than many realise. It can cause painful piles and weaken the muscles that help you stay in control.
Keep it short and sweet. Save the scrolling outside the stall and aim to finish your business in under 15 minutes.
We’re honoured to be recognised at the Lions Befrienders Appreciation & Awards 2025 for our ongoing collaboration to support seniors in ageing with dignity.
🏆 The NUHS Regional Health System Office (RHSO) received the Exemplary Community Partner Award
🏆 The Department of Medical Social Work, National University Hospital - NUH, received the Certificate of Appreciation
These awards are a meaningful tribute to our close partnership with Lions Befrienders and our shared commitment to bringing healthcare and support closer to the community.
Together, we’re enabling better health outcomes and strengthening the way we care for our seniors — with compassion, dignity, and purpose.
National University Hospital - NUH has unveiled its new Orthopaedic Surgery Centre and Hand & Reconstructive Microsurgery Centre (HRMC)— officiated by Dr Koh Poh Koon - 许宝琨, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Manpower.
Bringing consultations, surgery, imaging, rehabilitation and pharmacy into one cohesive space, the centres aim to:
✔️ Improve care coordination and patient experience
✔️ Shorten walking distances and reduce transfers
✔️ Speed up consultations, diagnostics and treatment
✔️ Enhance collaboration across clinical and allied health teams
🦴 Orthopaedic Surgery Centre strengthens care for sports injuries and joint conditions, and expands NUH’s capabilities in advanced and innovative treatments.
💪🏻 HRMC offers comprehensive upper limb care with a dedicated day surgery suite, enabling timely procedures and smooth recovery, and serving as a regional referral centre for complex trauma and replantation.
🚶🏻♀️The integrated Rehabilitation Centre supports a seamless transition to recovery with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and podiatry in one space.
Dr Alina Tan, NUHS Deputy Chief Wellbeing Officer takes a closer look at the world of middle managers in healthcare — the crucial link between senior leadership and frontline teams.💞
Joining her are Ms Daphne Chan, Senior Principal Pharmacist at Alexandra Hospital, and Ms Jacinta Soh, Head of Clinical Operations at National University Hospital - NUH. Together, they unpack the realities of balancing organisational demands, supporting their teams, and maintaining their own wellbeing, while sharing practical strategies to thrive in both work and life.
Singapore has launched Phase III of the National Precision Medicine (NPM) Programme — unlocking the next level of genomics to improve health outcomes for Singaporeans. 🧬✨
At the launch, graced by Minister Ong Ye Kung, Precision Health Research, Singapore, NUHS, National Healthcare Group (NHG) and SingHealth came together in a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to drive this national effort forward.
Building on earlier phases that mapped the DNA of 110,000 Singaporeans, the next phase will deepen genomic insights from patient cohorts — paving the way for more personalised and preventive care in the future.
"DNA (genetic) testing is already making a difference in selected clinical settings—helping doctors detect conditions earlier, explore targeted therapies, and refine care approaches," said Prof Tai E Shyong, Chief Medical Officer at PRECISE and Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, National University Hospital - NUH. "Over time, as more gene-disease pairs are identified, greater awareness of how genes and genomic background can predispose some individuals to inherited conditions could encourage more preventive and timely healthcare, helping individuals make informed choices earlier. Insights from one patient's data could, in turn, guide better care for the next."
Read the full story to discover what Phase III means for the future of healthcare. ⬇️
The research will support the implementation of precision medicine efforts for the population. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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The National University Health System (NUHS) is an integrated Academic Health System and Regional Health System in Singapore that delivers value-driven, innovative and sustainable healthcare.
Throughout the history of our institutions, our staff has worked across the health system to advance the tripartite missions of achieving clinical excellence, developing the next generation of healthcare professionals, and changing the natural history of chronic diseases through research.
At NUHS, we leverage our unique position as an academic health system to tap on the wealth of resources residing within the whole of the National University of Singapore (NUS). Through collaborations with NUS faculties, we are able to draw upon their academic, research and creative capabilities to develop solutions for existing and emerging health and healthcare needs of the Singapore population.
As part of our regional health system responsibility, we work in close collaboration with community hospitals, general practitioners, family medicine clinics, nursing homes and other community and social partners to provide integrated care to the community.
Institutions in the NUHS group include tertiary, acute and community hospitals - National University Hospital (NUH), Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital and Alexandra Hospital (2018); National Specialty Centres - National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS), National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS) and National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore (NUCOHS) (2019); a polyclinic group - the National University Polyclinics (NUP); a medical centre – Jurong Medical Centre; and academic health sciences institutions – NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (including the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies), NUS Faculty of Dentistry and NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health.
With member institutions under one academic health system, NUHS creates synergies as a fully integrated cluster to provide seamless care from prevention to home care, and with our academic institutions, to continue to develop solutions for Singapore’s healthcare challenges, and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.
