JurongHealth Campus

21/11/2025

Mr Marcus Thong, a former NTFGH patient, was inspired to join our volunteer programme after seeing our recruitment posters. Since January, he’s been volunteering at our Emergency Department — assisting with triage, providing wheelchairs, and comforting patients in their dialects. He tells Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 why the experience is deeply rewarding – https://for.sg/lhzb-jhc-ed-volunteer

Find out more about our volunteer programmes - https://www.ntfgh.com.sg/.../friends-of-juronghealth-campus

19/11/2025

From smart sensors to rainwater reuse, we continue to embrace innovative solutions that make JurongHealth Campus more water-efficient. Find out in this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article how we are doing our part to protect this precious resource - https://for.sg/lhzb-jhc-water-conservation

Every little effort counts. Whether it’s turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, fixing a small leak at home, or choosing water-saving habits, your everyday actions can make a big difference.

Join us in conserving water — for our planet, and for future generations!

18/11/2025

Think prostate cancer is only an “older man’s disease”? Dr Karthik Thandapani (Consultant, Urology, NTFGH) sets the record straight on Vasantham's health programme “𝙋𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙫𝙤𝙢”, tonight on 8.30pm!

From risk factors to early warning signs, he spills the facts that every man — and their loved ones — should hear. Tune in and stay ahead of your health!

You can also watch the episode here - https://www.mewatch.sg/watch/Pesuvom-S4-E5-582247

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17/11/2025

Dr Gary Lee, Senior Assistant Director, Office of CEO, and Senior Principal Audiologist at NTFGH, plays a dual role at JurongHealth Campus — driving community health efforts while continuing to care for patients with hearing loss and tinnitus.

To Dr Gary, even the smallest moments can create lasting impact - https://for.sg/faces-of-jhc-dr-gary-lee

He recalls a patient who had withdrawn from the world — until a hearing aid reconnected him with the voices of his family.

“Suddenly his eyes opened… he felt surrounded by people who loved and cared for him,” Dr Gary shares. Moments like these remind him of the privilege and purpose of serving in healthcare.

Dr Gary is one of our CEO & CMB Award recipients at this year’s inaugural Patient Experience Awards, which celebrate staff who have transformed their patients’ journeys into positive and meaningful experiences. Thank you for seeing, hearing, and uplifting those in your care, Dr Gary!

14/11/2025

Established in 2011, the JurongHealth Fund (JHF) is a registered charity that supports patients and communities under the care of NTFGH and JCH. Find out how the Fund drives programmes across four key pillars: Needy Patients, Community Care, Education, and Research.

To commemorate a decade since opening our doors to the public and caring for the Western community, we are raising funds for JHF with the 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 campaign. Find out how you can make a difference - https://www.giving.sg/donate/campaign/symphonyofcare

With your support, we can build healthier communities, support our healthcare workers, and reach even more patients and families with comfort and healing!

13/11/2025

Diabetes management often falters when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. Inconsistent dosing causes blood sugar fluctuations which, over time, can lead to complications including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.

Dr Tan Wei Shan (Senior Clinical Pharmacist, NTFGH) shares with Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 practical strategies to support better adherence - https://for.sg/lhzb-ntfgh-tips-to-help-people-with-diabetes-develop-good-medication-habits

Learn more useful tips at our upcoming public forum to live well with diabetes. Register now!

[𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲]
Date: 22 November 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 9am – 12pm
Venue: NTFGH Tower A, Level 1, Auditorium
Register online: https://for.sg/wdd2025

12/11/2025

What lies behind the clutter? At the 13th JurongHealth Campus Social Work Grand Rounds last month, we explored the theme “Too Much to Let Go” — delving into the complex stories behind hoarding.

Participants heard from speakers who shared how possessions can hold deep emotional meaning — as memories, identities, and even protection against loss.

The session shed light on the anxiety, shame, and isolation that often accompany hoarding, and the importance of empathy and tailored support in each individual’s recovery journey.

Stay tuned to this space as we share a personal story from a patient and insights from our Medical Social Services team on understanding and supporting those who struggle to let go.

11/11/2025

Bedridden loved ones rely on our eyes and care - it is important to check and monitor their feet regularly to spot pressure injuries early. If you see any signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, and pain, reach out to a healthcare professional.

NTFGH’s Senior Podiatrist Melissa Lee shares with Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 why early attention helps wounds heal faster and prevents serious complications - https://for.sg/lhzb-ntfgh-proper-foot-care-for-bedridden-patients

Register for our upcoming talk to learn more tips!

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 29 November 2025 (Saturday)
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 11am – 12pm
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: https://for.sg/caregiver

11/11/2025

Feeling fine? It's the perfect time to screen.

Catch things early, stay ahead and check out NUHS Health Library for more health tips and quizzes!

10/11/2025

Our team from the Bukit Batok East Community Health Resource Centre @ Nature View, together with students from Singapore University of Social Sciences, joined the Bukit Batok Arts & Health Day event yesterday to share health and wellness tips.

At the event, participants also pledged to go for a diabetes screening — taking a step toward a healthier tomorrow for themselves and their loved ones. Check out the event highlights - https://for.sg/chrc-bb-event-highlights-2025

Supported by JurongHealth Fund, the centre provides health and wellness education, resources, and support for the community. It also offers complimentary diabetes screening to identify those who may be at higher risk. Early detection can help prevent further progression or complications later in life.

For more information about the BBE Community Health Resource Centre @ Nature View, visit - https://for.sg/bbe-chrc-nature-view-ntfgh

Get in touch with the centre via email (𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀_𝗯𝗯𝗲_𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗰@𝗻𝘂𝗵𝘀.𝗲𝗱𝘂.𝘀𝗴) or WhatsApp (𝟵𝟮𝟵𝟵𝟱𝟯𝟴𝟰)

Bukit Batok, Our Home (武吉巴督，我们的家园)

07/11/2025

Congratulations to our recipients of this year’s Healthcare Humanity Awards!



⭐ 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 – 𝗡𝗴 𝗬𝗮𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻 (𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗡𝗧𝗙𝗚𝗛)

Yan Jun has dedicated his career to making healthcare more efficient and centred on patients’ needs. From improving discharge processes and reducing readmissions to piloting new technologies, he’s driven by a passion for better care. Beyond systems, he also mentors teams and nurtures innovation — helping colleagues turn good ideas into lasting improvements for patients and families.

⭐ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝘆 – 𝗔𝗱𝗷 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗻 (𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁 & 𝗔𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗡𝗧𝗙𝗚𝗛)

Dr Audrey’s journey embodies courage and resilience in healthcare. Just weeks after major surgery and recovering from COVID-19, she served in Afghanistan with Doctors Without Borders, leading orthopaedic care in a conflict zone. Today, as the Clinical Director of the department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NTFGH, she continues to balance complex surgeries, leadership, and mentorship to deliver better care.



⭐ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝗘𝗗 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴

In the fast-paced Emergency Department, every second counts — and the Frontliners–ED Diagnostic Imaging team ensures no time is wasted. Providing 24-hour CT imaging for trauma, stroke, and other emergencies, they deliver speed and accuracy under pressure. Through seamless teamwork with doctors, nurses, and surgeons, patients move quickly from scan to treatment. The team consistently meets national benchmarks and supports other specialties to streamline care. Their adaptability, skill, and unity make them an essential force in saving lives and enhancing emergency care.

⭐ 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁

Timely detection is key to patient safety — and the Vital Scout team is transforming this with wearable devices that continuously monitor vital signs like heart rate, oxygen, and temperature. By automating data capture, they’ve reduced human error and enabled earlier intervention when patients deteriorate. Nurses save over half the time spent on manual checks, allowing more focus on patient care, while patients enjoy fewer disturbances and smoother recoveries. The system also lets some patients be safely monitored in general wards, easing demand for high-dependency beds. Through collaboration across medicine, nursing, IT, and engineering, the team has created smarter, safer, and more sustainable hospital care. Read more in this Lianhe Zaobao 联合早报 article - https://for.sg/ntfgh-zb-vitalscout

The Healthcare Humanity Awards honour exemplary individuals and teams across Singapore’s healthcare community who embody compassion, dedication, resilience and selflessness.

Thank you to all our recipients for your unwavering commitment and service!

06/11/2025

By day, NTFGH’s Senior Therapy Assistant David Ang supports patients on their road to recovery, helping them regain their ability to speak and swallow with patience and care. But after hours, his own voice takes centrestage as he busks on the streets, bringing people together through music — https://for.sg/after-hours-david-busking-journey

To David, singing and his work share something in common: both bring people together and lift their spirits in meaningful ways. Whether at the hospital or on the streets, he finds joy in helping others reconnect - through the simple power of human connection!

04/11/2025

We are proud of JCH’s Senior Therapy Assistant Frank Goh, who was recognised with HMI Institute’s Core Values Award at last month’s graduation ceremony!

In this Shin Min Daily News 新明日报 article, he shares how he made the switch to healthcare at 57, after more than 30 years in finance - https://for.sg/smdn-jch-hmi-institute-grad-ceremony-2025

We are glad to be part of this journey to support future healthcare professionals. Here’s to continued collaboration in the years ahead!

Opportunity, guidance, and growth. Behind every learner’s success is the support of our healthcare partners.

Through in-service training, clinical attachments and employment opportunities, they have turned aspirations into reality, opening doors for learners to grow and serve with confidence.

At our Graduation Ceremony 2025, we expressed our appreciation to our partners with the Partnership Recognition for their dedication to developing healthcare talent.

Certificates were presented by Mdm Rahayu Mahzam, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, & Ministry of Health and Ms Chin Wei Jia, Chief Executive Officer of HMI Medical, recognising our partners’ invaluable contributions.

To all our partners: thank you for shaping the future of care with us. We look forward to building stronger pathways for learners and the healthcare sector together.

Alexandra Hospital, JurongHealth Campus, Teck Puat Hospital & Yishun Community Hospital, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Lee Ah Mooi Old Age Home 李亞妹安老院, National University Hospital - NUH, NTUC Health, Ren Ci Hospital, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore General Hospital, SingHealth Community Hospitals, , Luke's ElderCare, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Employment & Employability Institute, e2i

03/11/2025

Caring for a loved one inspired JCH’s Senior Enrolled Nurse Cheng Oi Keung to take a leap of faith and switch careers midlife. Now, she finds joy in caring for patients — and draws inspiration for her writing from their stories. Hear what she has to say!

03/11/2025

Earlier this morning, our physiotherapists joined the 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 – 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺 & 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵 community event, graced by Mr Lee Hong Chuang 李宏壮, BBM, Member of Parliament for Jurong East–Bukit Batok GRC.

Besides leading residents in an energetic warm-up, our physiotherapists also engaged them in a simple test to assess fall risk and shared practical tips on staying active and healthy. Find out more about the Short Physical Performance Battery, a simple and reliable test that measures physical function - https://for.sg/sppb-fb-link

Our participation in this community outreach effort is part of our ongoing collaboration with Jurong-Clementi-Bukit Batok Town Council to support healthier and more active communities.

Together, we will build a healthier, more active, and connected community!

01/11/2025

The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) measures physical function through three simple movements: chair stands, standing balance and walking. The results can reveal risk of falls, help guide care and prevent frailty in older adults.

JCH’s Senior Physiotherapist Rachel Huang demonstrates how the test is done and what the scores indicate. Find out more in the SPPB score sheet - https://for.sg/ntfgh-sppb-score-sheet

31/10/2025

Laughter and excitement filled our wards in JCH last Saturday, when volunteers from IRAS came by bearing games and gifts to bring cheer to patients.

The volunteers played Bingo and a fishing game to warm up the atmosphere before engaging in heartfelt conversations, offering patients a listening ear and uplifting them on their road to recovery. It was their first time volunteering in a hospital — and a truly memorable one.

“𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘑𝘊𝘏 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯; 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴,” shared Rebecca Liang, one of the volunteers.

A heartfelt thanks to the IRAS volunteers for bringing joy and encouragement to our patients!

We offer many volunteer opportunities for organisations and individuals. Find out more and join us in spreading joy through giving back - https://www.ntfgh.com.sg/giving-back/friends-of-juronghealth-campus