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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 Singaporeโs healthcare challenges, and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.
13/01/2026
From the wards to the home, nursing leadership takes many forms ๐
Ms Joyce Er, Nursing Lead for Education & Training at NUHS at Home and an Advanced Practice Nurse at Alexandra Hospital, reflects on a remarkable journey โ from gynaecological oncology at National University Hospital - NUH to spearheading hospital-level care in patientsโ homes.
Along the way, she has driven meaningful system-level improvements, from streamlining nursing documentation to building specialised training frameworks that empower our nurses to deliver safe, high-quality care beyond hospital walls.
Her belief is clear: modern nursing demands agility and sharp critical thinking, grounded always in human connection, compassion, and service.
From designing home-based care programmes to mentoring the next generation of nurses, her work is reshaping how Singaporeans receive healthcare. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Over 100 volunteers, partners and community champions came together at our Volunteer Appreciation Event 2026 to celebrate the heart work that powers population health ๐โจ
From Health Kakis strutting down the runway to heartfelt sharing and stage games, the afternoon was a vibrant reminder of the kampung spirit that keeps our communities connected and cared for.
We thank all our volunteers for their tireless commitment to helping residents live healthier, happier lives. Stay tuned for more snapshots of the day and if youโre inspired to make a difference, come join us! ๐๐ฟ
Researchers from NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and NUS Faculty of Dentistry have found that exosomesโnaturally occurring particles in the human bodyโmay help reduce joint pain and swelling linked to temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA).
A/Prof Raymond Wong from NUS Dentistry shared that these exosomes can be produced in a controlled manner for therapeutic use, potentially offering a safe and promising treatment option for TMJOA.
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We strive to help every resident in need โ whether for chronic disease management or social wellbeing so that they can be healthy, supported and cared for like family.
That is why we have brought together a powerful network in the West:
โข The Neighbours (Trained Individuals from the Community ): They provide social support, encourage adherence to care plans, and flag concerns for timely assistance.
โข The Dedicated Health Team (NUHS Community Care Team - CCT): They connect directly with residents, providing essential health support and coordinating closely with social care partners for holistic care.
โข The Community Hub (Active Ageing Centre - AAC Partners): They organise activities to engage, connect, and meet the social needs of our residents.
This collaboration allows us to provide comprehensive support for both social and health needs.
Find out how we are working hand-in-hand to make a real difference for our residents in the West: https://for.sg/scm-web
Itโs your go-to space for healthy living tips, social activities and community care.
Drop by to explore the space, participate in exciting booth activities, health talks and redeem exclusive goodie bags.
๐463 Clementi Avenue 1, #01-18, Singapore 120463
๐๏ธ7 February 2026, 2pm to 5pm
โ Celebrate with us โ register now: for.sg/wscp-jan
07/01/2026
What does psychosocial support really mean in a caregiverโs daily life?
Mr Jayden Tan, Senior Medical Social Worker at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (JurongHealth Campus), shares how psychosocial support goes beyond emotional care. It includes practical assistance such as financial aid and linking patients and caregivers to community services โ alongside counselling that helps caregivers cope with the emotional demands of caring for their loved ones.
In this feature, a caregiver shares his journey of receiving psychosocial support from the NTFGH team. With holistic help that stabilised his situation, he was able to continue caring for his family safely and sustainably. This support was especially crucial as he cares for his wife, three daughters, and a father living with dementia, while managing his own health issues and ongoing financial pressures.
At NUHS, Group Chief Scientist Prof Chng Wee Joo bridges the lab and the clinicโturning molecular discoveries into real-world treatments and advancing precision cancer care. From predictive models to targeted trials, his work helps ensure the right patients get the right therapies.
After the Christmas and New Year feasts, whatโs next for your body? ๐ฝ๏ธ
Mr Ng Hi Ming, Senior Dietitian, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (JurongHealth Campus), explains common post-feast body responses and how to gently reset eating habits before the next round of festivities.
Closing out 2025 with big thanks to the people who keep NUHS running ๐โจ Canโt wait to meet even more inspiring individuals in 2026!
30/12/2025
Our clinicians are using AI to detect early signs of cognitive decline by analysing subtle changes in speech, brain scans and behaviour, often before theyโre visible to the human eye. Evidence shows that up to 40% of dementia cases could potentially be delayed or prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors such as blood pressure, diabetes, sleep, exercise, hearing health and social engagement.
With growing public awareness, more people are seeking help earlier. At the same time, increasingly complex symptoms, especially among seniors living alone, make early, accurate diagnosis more important than ever.
The truth comes out... and we regret asking. ๐ Just kidding (we think). Thank you to all our amazing healthcare professionals for appearing in our videos; we'll find you... again.๐
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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 โ Jurong Medical Centre; and academic health sciences institutions โ 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 Singaporeโs healthcare challenges, and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.
