Stories From SCH 2024

Our SCH palliative care team has been introducing several programmes for our patients nearing end-of-life, celebrating their lives and supporting caregivers.

At work, we all experience those small sparks of inspirations – moments when a simple idea has the potential to ignite into something greater. A passionate group of Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physiotherapists (PTs) took their sparks and brought their ideas to life, turning visions into a reality, with their innovative thinking and teamwork. Read on to discover how their journey unfolded!

Good quality service and a positive patient experience can help to achieve better health outcomes, build trust, and ensure the overall well-being of patients. But what exactly makes a good patient experience? Some of our SCH award recipients who were recognised for delivering quality patient care at the recent Singapore Health Quality Service Awards 2024 share their secret formula.

A whopping 6,774 incredible individuals across 21 categories have been celebrated for their outstanding contributions to our nation at this year’s National Day Awards. Among these shining stars are 10 fantastic homegrown heroes from SCH.

Smart ageing refers to the use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life for seniors. As our population ages, there is a growing need to address the unique challenges faced by our seniors, such as healthcare, social isolation and their overall wellbeing.

Congratulations to our Chief Nurse, Ms Stephanie Yeap, for being accorded the distinguished President's Award for Nurses 2024 – the highest accolade in Singapore's nursing profession! We sat down with Stephanie who shared with us her nursing journey of over 30 years.