| 22 November 2007
SingHealth nurses bag overall top award and 5 merit awards at Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award 2007
22 November 2007 - 10 outstanding enrolled nurses were recognised at the 2nd Tan Chin Tuan (TCT) Nursing Award for Enrolled Nurses (ENs) yesterday at the Singapore Conference Hall.
Minister for Health, Mr Khaw Boon Wan was at the ceremony to give out the 10 merit awards, of which SingHealth garnered 6, including the overall top award. Ms Santhi Baloo from Singapore General Hospital, who was named the top winner, received a Challenge Trophy, a specially minted Florence Nightingale medallion and a $2,000 cash prize to advance her nursing development.
The other merit award recipients from SingHealth are:
· Mdm Florence Wong Foong Kou, Changi General Hospital
· Mdm Zaiton Bte Mohd Tahir, Singapore General Hospital
· Ms Manogary Thangavelu, KK Women's and Children's Hospital
· Ms Tan Meu King, National Cancer Centre
· Mdm Tan Khim Gek, CGH
This is the 2nd run of the Awards, which recognizes promising and talented ENs who have demonstrated professionalism, dedication and contribution in advancing the nursing profession locally. It is founded by the D.S. Lee Foundation and named in memory of the late eminent banker and philanthropist, Tan Sri (Dr) Tan Chin Tuan to remember his dedication, kindness and generosity – the same qualities that are embodied by those in the nursing profession.
A total of 40 ENs were nominated this year for the Awards. Nominations were opened to all full-time EN who have had at least 5 years of post-graduation working experience in any of the local public and private healthcare institutions and nursing homes. The award recipients were shortlisted after 2 rounds of assessment by a panel of independent members made up of nursing professionals, academic and community leaders.
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About Singapore Health Services (SingHealth)
SingHealth is the largest healthcare group in Singapore, offering a complete range of multi-disciplinary and integrated medical care. The group consists of three Hospitals, five National Specialty Centres, and a network of nine Polyclinics. We have a faculty of internationally qualified medical specialists and are also well equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment medical technology. We are dedicated to providing quality healthcare that is affordable and accessible to our patients. Through clinical excellence, commitment, and collaboration, we aim to be the trusted leader in healthcare for our patients, partners, staff and the community.
Members of the SingHealth group:
Hospitals:
Changi General Hospital, KK Women's and Children's Hospital and Singapore General Hospital
National Specialty Centres:
National Cancer Centre Singapore, National Dental Centre, National Heart Centre Singapore, National Neuroscience Institute, and Singapore National Eye Centre
SingHealth Polyclinics:
Bedok, Bukit Merah, Geylang, Marine Parade, Outram, Pasir Ris, Queenstown, Sengkang and Tampines
For more information, visit SingHealth at www.singhealth.com.sg
About D.S. Lee Foundation
D.S. Lee Foundation is a non-profit Singapore-registered company limited by guarantee. Founded on 13 July 2004 and solely funded by Dr Della Suantio Lee, the purpose of the foundation is to improve the status and quality of nursing in Singapore. This is done through the provision of financial grants for nurses to upgrade themselves and for their welfare. The aim is to improve their working standards so they become professionals of higher calibre, and are well equipped to take on some roles traditionally taken on by doctors.
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