15 December 2006
| Now available: Vaccine against cervical cancer (article in The Straits Times)
The vaccine, which offers protection against the two of the worst strains of the virus, is now available at KKH
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15 December 2006
| Web portal to give health advice tailored for the user (article in The Straits Times)
Microsoft teams up with CGH to develop health advice portal
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22 November 2006
| Awards for nurses who go extra mile
Inaugural winners of the Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Awards, first ever national awards for Enrolled Nurses, named
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5 November 2006
| Was Michael J Fox trembling for real?
Dr Tan Eng King, Senior Consultant with the NNI, commented on the Parkinsons Disease
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4 November 2006
| Bigger heart centre to handle spiralling patient number
Current one is bursting at seams, as number of patients has doubled to 85,000 since 1994
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4 November 2006
| The blood detective
Dr William Hwang, Clinician Scientist with SingHealth, is one of 3 scientists profiled as part of Straits Times feature on biomedical research in Singapore
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3 November 2006
| KKH opens centre for 'less invasive' surgery
KKH signs deal with Tyco Healthcare to open one-stop minimally invasive surgery centre for women with O&G conditions
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2 November 2006
| Docs get help to identify medicines for the elderly quickly (ST, 2 November 2006)
- CD-ROM with medication details can save up to 15 mins
SingHealth Polyclinics piloted a new Medication ID Aid (MedIA) at its Outram branch, which helps doctors and patients alike to identify medication details more effectively. This innovation was one of several projects showcased at the recent SingHealth 5th Annual Quality Convention, an event for all staff to affirm their continual commitment in pursuing clinical and service quality.
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1 November 2006
| Hazy outdoors? A smoky pub is worse
Study by NCCS finds pollutant levels in pub higher than average in 33 countries
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31 October 2006
| All-in-one centre will make brain surgery easier (ST, 31 October 2006)
SingHealth is collaborating with BrainLAB AG to establish the world's first state-of-the-art digitally integrated neuroscience centre. Driven by neuroscience expertise from National Neuroscience Institute, the new facility will be located at Singapore General Hospital. It is largely funded by a donation from the Estate of the late Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat, and will be named the Khoo Teck Puat Neuro-Navigation Integrated Operating Suites (KTP-NNI-OS).
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28 October 2006
| KKH gains edge in breast cancer care
KKH invests in imaging technology which can spot cancer faster
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18 October 2006
| It's all play, no fear (ST Mind Your Body, 18 October 2006)
- Play, instead of sedation, may help children handle uncomfortable medical tests better, reports Elaine Young
SingHealth showcased several innovative projects initiated by its institutions at the recent 5th Annual Quality Convention, an event for all staff to affirm their continual commitment in pursuing clinical and service quality. One such project is undertaken by a team from KK Women's and Children's Hospital, which looked into using play intervention to induce cooperative behaviours in children during EEG procedures.
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10 October 2006
| E-records make data sharing easy (ST Digital Life, 10 October 2006)
- Fewer repeat tests, lower costs and better consultations are the pluses of having medical records stored in servers. By THAM YUEN-C
The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system was set up by SingHealth since 2002, as a way of recording and sharing patients' information across its institutions. This innovation is a testament of SingHealth's continual commitment to harnessing technology to improve efficiency and patient care delivery.
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5 October 2006
| Scottish couple full of praise for SGH after Bintan incident
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3 October 2006
| How technology can help control a virus spread (ST Digital Life, 3 October 2006)
- Face-to-face contact is reduced when IT is used. This critical factor can contain a contagion. SERENE LUO finds out how companies have armed themselves for D-Day.
SingHealth has put in place various IT applications and systems, which will ensure that it remains operationally ready and that patients will continue to have reliable access to medical care in the event of a crisis like a flu pandemic.
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2 October 2006
| Hospitals depending less on foreign nurses now
To main reasons: More locally trained nurses; attrition rate high among foreign ones
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30 September 2006
| SingHealth woos retirees back to work (Straits Times)
It launches new initiative to re-employ 80% of staff who retire at 62
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25 September 2006
| GPs invited to run clinics at Changi hospital
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4 Aug 2006
| Pilot scheme helps diabetics get better (ST, 4 August 2006)
- GP-led community programme helps 103 patients slash illness-related health risks, results show
SingHealth released the first-year results of its Delivering On Target (DOT) programme.
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18 Apr 2006
| Cot on camera: Virtual visit at SGH (14 April 2006)
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13 Apr 2006
| My head is exploding (ST, 9 April 06)
Having migraines does not mean the end of your social life. Treatment can help you manage the pain
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07 Apr 2006
| Brain scans done on 269 in study on ageing (ST, 31 March 2006)
5-year study hopes to help the elderly lead productive lives
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07 Apr 2006
| Foreigners flocking to S'pore Hospitals (ST, 29 March 2006)
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07 Apr 2006
| $1M grant to train region's doctors (ST, 23 March 2006)
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23 Mar 2006
| Mind Your Body - March 22, 2006
Ten Questions To Ask Your Doctor
Don't let colon come to a full stop
Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer here. Its incidence rises each year and an average of 11 people die of the disease each week. Judith Tan finds out more about the cancer from Associate Professor Eu Kong Weng, head and a senior consultant surgeon of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at the Singapore General Hospital
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23 Mar 2006
| Mind Your Body - March 22, 2006
Re: Producing
Journalist Judith Tan finds out when a woman should visit a gynaecologist and how it can help.
~ This is part of SingHealth's 3rd Women's Forum, "The Wonders of Women", which will be held on 8 April 2006.
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20 Mar 2006
| 17 March 2006
New course to upgrade skills of junior nurses
Course to be offered by SingHealth Alice Lee Institute of Advanced Nursing
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20 Mar 2006
| 15 March 2006
S'pore doc helps pioneer smart knee surgery
Team uses digital images to reduce errors in implants, speed up recovery
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10 Mar 2006
| 3 March 2006
Singapore-led team makes stomach cancer finds
Discoveries will help in work to develop better treatments for the disease
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09 Mar 2006
| 9 March 2006
She's back at work after 12-year hiatus
SGH's staff highlighted as part of Manpower Minister's budget speech
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09 Mar 2006
| 9 March 2006
Reserving jobs for older workers not a solution
SingHealth's initiative highlighted in Minister Eng Ng Hen's, Minister for Manpower, budget speech
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09 Mar 2006
| 6 March 2006
Only 1 in 5 who has cardiac arrest given CPR
Singapore General Hospital's study on cardiac arrest is highlighted in this article
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09 Mar 2006
| 28 February 2006
Check SGH patient's temperature, location wirelessly with disc
Trial of new temperature checking system at SGH
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09 Mar 2006
| 25 February 2006
S'pore training Aceh health-care workers
SGH and KKH signs MOU with Aceh Hospital
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09 Mar 2006
| 21 Feb 2006
Team at outpatient clinic led by specialist
SingHealth's response to ST Forum letter entitled 'Are subsidised patients treated by specialists?'
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23 Feb 2006
| 22 Feb 2006
Stop using Bausch & Lomb lens solution, MOH advises
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16 Feb 2006
| A bouquet of thanks!
Feb 16, 2006
World-class service at Singapore General Hospital
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16 Feb 2006
| Feb 15, 2006
First postgrad school for allied health workers
By Judith Tan
Set up by SGH, it will help 3,500 health professionals such as physiotherapists keep updated in their fields.
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16 Feb 2006
| Feb 13, 2006
Hospitals solve bed crunch problem
By Salma Khalik
HEALTH CORRESPONDENT
By admitting certain patients on same day of surgery, they cut bills and free up beds.
MORE than 17,000 patients spent a day less in hospital last year and had smaller bills - all because of a simple change of procedure which also made them more relaxed before surgery.
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02 Feb 2006
| Feb 2, 2006
X-rays, patient notes go digital - and mobile
SingHealth Doctors and iTAG team transform delivery of care at patient wards.
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