24 August 2008
| Public healthcare groups collaborate with GPs to fight chronic diseases
SingHealth and the National Healthcare Group have shared resources to launch the National Delivering On Target (DOT) programme to tackle chronic diseases on a wider scale at the national level, in close partnership with GPs in the community. This programme is an extension of the existing DOT programme introduced by SingHealth in August 2005.
Lianhe Zaobao, pg 7
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2 August 2008
| SingHealth nurses received star treatment at Nurses' Day celebrations party
SingHealth paid tribute to nurses from its family of 9 healthcare institutions at a special Nurses’ Day party on Outram Campus. With the theme ”SingHealth Nurses, Sparkle On!”, the party accorded star treatment to the nurses who are hailed as shining examples in their workplaces and celebrated their achievements and commitment to saving lives and healing people.
The Straits Times, pg H9
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2 August 2008
| Rewarding career for SingHealth nurses
Mr Nidu Maran, a nurse clinician from Singapore General Hospital, shares about the challenges, rewards and growth opportunities of his chosen profession. As a nurse clinician, he not only cares for patients but also does research that helps improve their lives.
The Straits Times Recruit, pg R30
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31 July 2008
| Ample training opportunities for foreign nurses at SingHealth
Ms Zhang Rong Fang from the Singapore General Hospital, an institution of SingHealth, hails from China and is given many opportunities to upgrade her knowledge and skills in local and overseas institutions. The senior staff nurse is also part of the growing pool of foreign nurses who become Singapore Permanent Residents.
Lianhe Zaobao, pg 10
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25 July 2008
| SingHealth Health Manpower Development Plan (HMDP) Awards 2008
This year, 145 healthcare professionals from SingHealth received a boost to their training and education pursuits under its HMDP training scheme. With funding from the Ministry of Health and SingHealth Foundation, a total of $5.37 million will go towards their training in reputable medical centres around the world.
The Straits Times, pg H8 (25 July 2008)
Lianhe Zaobao, pg 16 (26 July 2008)
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20 July 2008
| SingHealth scholar gets a hands-on headstart to his degree course
SingHealth scholarship offers Muhammad Khairul Saidi a hands-on start to his degree in diagnostic radiography with a three-month diploma course in Nanyang Polytechnic and a one-year degree conversion programme in University of Sydney, Australia.
The Straits Times Scholars' Choice Preview, pg 6
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28 June 2008
| SingHealth supports move towards a shared electronic health record
SingHealth heads Singapore affiliate of Health Level 7, an international standards developing organisation, to spearhead efforts in realising the goal of a national electronic health record.
The Straits Times, pg H5
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23 May 2008
| SingHealth participates in relief efforts in Myanmar
As part of the Government of Singapore's contribution to the relief efforts in cyclone-hit Myanmar, two medical teams formed by doctors and nurses from SingHealth and the National Healthcare Group have been deployed to provide medical support for the victims.
The Straits Times, pg 21
Lianhe Zaobao, pg 4
Berita Harian, pg 6
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10 May 2008
| SingHealth sees prospects in personalised medicine to improve patient care
SingHealth has inked a Memorandum of Understanding to work on a programme known as the Partnership for Personalised Medicine, led by Nobel Laureate Dr Lee Hartwell, President and Director of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle. This model builds on the recent advances in the study of proteins to produce better molecular diagnostics for various diseases, with the aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
The Straits Times, pg S14
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30 April 2008
| Winner of SingHealth GCEO Excellence Awards 2008 developed "walking frame" to help patients recover faster
Norhayati Ahmad, a Senior Nurse Manager at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH), and her team came up with a "walking frame" that helps patients get back on their feet quicker after an operation for early discharge. Now being used in the Orthopaedic Ward, it has helped SGH reduce patients’ hospital bills and free up beds.
Norhayati was recently named one of the 9 outstanding winners of the SingHealth GCEO Excellence Awards 2008, the highest honour in recognition of the staff's contributions, achievements and dedication.
Berita Harian, pg 11
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15 April 2008
| SingHealth's Medical Social Workers help patients with chronic illnesses find jobs
Medical Social Workers from various SingHealth institutions initiated a collaboration with Central Singapore Community Development Council to help chronically ill patients find jobs, after a study was done by SingHealth on chronic disease and employability. The study and the collaboration were announced to mark Social Workers’ Day.
Lianhe Zaobao, pg 6 (15 April 2008)
The Straits Times, pg H11 (16 April 2008)
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20 March 2008
| SingHealth partners community healthcare providers for chronic disease care
The Delivering On Target (DOT) programme, launched by SingHealth in 2005, is showing positive results in the treatment of patients with chronic diseases. Working on a community-based care model platform, the DOT programme involves SingHealth collaborating closely with GPs, professional healthcare bodies, and the pharmaceutical industry to work on initiatives for chronic care delivery.
The Straits Times, pg H9 (20 March 2008)
Lianhe Zaobao, pg 9 (21 March 2008)
Berita Harian, pg 9 (26 March 2008)
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27 February 2008
| KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH) produces animated video to help prepare children for surgery
KKH has produced a video to prepare children aged 3 years and above for surgery by letting them know what to expect during hospitalisation and before and after their surgeries. The 6-minute animated video, which is being produced in child-friendly language, will introduce places in the hospital, suggest items to bring and provide coping strategies.
The Straits Times (Mind Your Body), pg 7
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22 January 2008
| IT skills in the healthcare sector
With technological advances in medicine, the healthcare sector is gearing up to attract the best IT talents. SingHealth believes that IT is an enabler in developing solutions to meet today’s healthcare challenges, and it is looking into growing a pool of IT talent to achieve its business objectives and transform patient care.
The Straits Times (Digital Life), pg 10-11
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