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Awards Inspirational Patient & Caregiver Awards Healthcare professionals come in contact with patients and caregivers every day. Many of them demonstrate extraordinary strength, courage, and resilience in the face of healthcare challenges, which inspire and motivate us in our work and lives. Since 2010, the annual Singapore Health Inspirational Patient & Caregiver Awards (IPCA) celebrate the best of patients, caregivers, and partners who have not only touched our hearts with their exemplary show of strength, courage, and resilinece, but also motivated and partnered with us in our mission to deliver better patient care.
12 May 2026 Read Story
Patient Care SKH Doctor and Physiotherapist on Neck Pain and Ways to Protect Your Neck Dr Chen Haobin, Senior Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, SKH, explained that neck pain is commonly caused by cervical spine degeneration, leading to neck soreness and stiffness. Nerve compression from bone spurs or herniated discs may cause radiating pain, numbness, or weakness. He advised seeking medical attention for persistent neck pain that cannot be relieved, severe neck pain after trauma, neck pain accompanied by unexplained fever or limb numbness, and symptoms lasting beyond six weeks. He also cautioned against forceful neck manipulation. Dr Bernice Liu, Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, SKH, shared that exercise therapy is key to managing neck pain and demonstrated simple exercises suitable for work and travelling. She advised reducing exercise intensity if mild numbness or tingling occurs during exercise, and to seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or affect coordination.
23 Dec 2025 | Lianhe Zaobao Read Story

    

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