Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)

21/11/2025

Being a global citizen has always been part of TTSH’s ethos.

The 3.5 year Singapore–Vietnam THAN Project is one such initiative that advances healthcare standards for a broader global community. In collaboration with the Singapore International Foundation (SIF), a group of skilled Nephrologists and Senior Nurses from TTSH’s Department of Renal Medicine have been volunteering their time in Vietnam to upskill healthcare professionals at Cho Ray Hospital (Bệnh viện Chợ Rẫy) and other hospitals across the country.

With the recent donation of S$250,000 by Mapletree Investments for the newly launched Mapletree Community Impact Programme with SIF, we are grateful for the shared commitment and extended support which enables skilled volunteerism and professional exchange for more communities in need.

Dr Yeo See Cheng, Singapore International Volunteers (SIV) Team Lead and Head & Senior Consultant at TTSH’s Department of Renal Medicine, said, “Working with healthcare professionals in Vietnam has been a deeply rewarding and enriching experience. What makes the initiative in Vietnam especially impactful is the ability to design training that is responsive to on-the-ground realities."

"With structured support through the Mapletree Community Impact Programme, we will be able to co-develop practical, context-specific solutions that can lead to more sustainable improvements in nephrology care. Warm friendships were also forged in this very fulfilling journey”.

Well done to the TTSH SIV team!

Read more about the THAN project at: https://www.sif.org.sg/Latest/Blog/Data/Blogs/SG-Healthcare-Professionals-Work-with-their-Counterparts-in-Vietnam
Mapletree Arts in the City

20/11/2025

👀 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧?

It might not be “just fat.” That bump could be a hernia — when internal organs push through a weak spot in the abdominal wall. ⚠️ Hernias don’t go away on their own. Left untreated, they can enlarge or even trap organs. ✅ The good news: most hernias can be repaired with day surgery, often using minimally invasive (keyhole) techniques.

🎥 In this episode, Asst Prof Saleem Ahmed, Consultant, Department of General Surgery at TTSH, shares what hernias are, who’s at risk, and how they’re treated. Book an appointment with TTSH General Surgery Clinic at https://for.sg/ttsh-hernia-appt or call us at 6889 4242.

Learn more at https://for.sg/hernia-article-gtc

20/11/2025

Join us in celebrating 𝐌𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐮𝐢, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫, recipient of the 𝐀𝐧𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞 𝐍𝐔𝐒 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.

For nearly three decades, Tian Wui has dedicated his career to walking alongside patients and families through their most difficult times. He stood on the front lines during the SARS and COVID-19 outbreaks, offering strength and reassurance when fear was at its peak. He also championed respectful and inclusive care for people living with HIV, helping to break down stigma and build understanding across the healthcare community.

Beyond the wards, Tian Wui has enhanced how patients and their families receive support, particularly for migrant workers and those with complex care needs. As a mentor, he continues to guide young social workers to serve with empathy, humility, and courage.

To him, social work is not a job but a lifelong calling to restore dignity and hope. His quiet strength and compassion have touched countless lives, reminding us that real change in healthcare begins with the heart.

20/11/2025

🎄Happening next Wednesday at our Atrium - don't miss our Christmas Bazaar organised by our very own TTSH Diversional Therapy Unit volunteers! ☃️

19/11/2025

🎊 Kopitiam at TTSH Main Building is re-opening this Friday, 21st November 2025 after renovation!

We're excited to welcome everyone back with some special re-opening activities lined up!

Come and experience the refreshed space and discover exciting new food options! 🍜🥤

Finally, to our dear patients and visitors, we sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding during the renovation period.

19/11/2025

Join us for 𓍲 𓍲 on 28 November 2025 (Friday) at our TTSH L1 Atrium, from 10.30am to 1.30am.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗦?

We will be organising our World AIDS Day interactive event, where you can learn more about HIV and AIDS, and challenge any stigma or misconceptions that you may have. Our healthcare team will be there to share more with you, and assist you through our activities stations as well!

There will be goodie bags to be redeemed as well!

Join us on 28 November 2025 (Friday) at the Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) Level 1 Main Atrium, from 10.30am to 1.30am.

Together, let's learn more about the condition, and show care for one another ♥️

17/11/2025

Behind every smooth VFS (swallowing X-Ray) & FEES (swallowing scope), swallow rehabilitation, and caregiver training, there’s a team of amazing therapy support staff holding the fort ♥️

At TTSH, their role goes far beyond diet and fluid preparation; it empowers them to educate patients on diet and fluid recommendations, run speech and language groups and be advocates for swallowing and communication alongside Speech Therapists!

Our unsung heroes and absolute MVPs. We are so lucky to have them in our team✨

🖱️Click the link to join us as a Therapy Assistant!
🔗https://careers.nhg.com.sg/job-invite/10894/

15/11/2025

We are honoured to share that our Communications Team has been awarded the 2025 IPRS (Institute of Public Relations of Singapore) PRISM Award for Outstanding Internal Engagement Programme (Merit).

What began as part of our 180th anniversary celebrations grew into a meaningful effort to anchor staff pride and strengthen a deep sense of belonging. As we navigated a season of change — from leadership transition to a brand identity refresh — our focus remained steadfast: to keep our 10,000-strong, multigenerational workforce engaged, informed, and proud of the work we do together.

Participating in the PRISM Awards offered us a valuable opportunity to benchmark our efforts against industry best practices, learn from peers, and further strengthen how we communicate with our diverse workforce across generations and family groups.

This recognition reflects the heart, creativity, and collective teamwork and encourages us to continue strengthening connection and trust across our organisation as we prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

14/11/2025

We just want to be part of … A Symphony Of Colours at our TTSH Dinner & Dance 2025 🎊

💃did you see the surprise at the end? 🕺🏻

14/11/2025

Celebrating a Symphony Of Colours at our TTSH Dinner & Dance 2025 🎊

💃Psst - stay tuned to the end for a surprise 🕺🏻! Spot anyone you know? 😉

13/11/2025

Over the years, TTSH has been on a journey to achieve greater sustainability in our practice and operations.

We are proud that our efforts have received an 'Honourable Mention' in the Geneva Sustainability Centre Excellence Award for Hospital Sustainability Acceleration of the IHF Awards 2025. Presented by the International Hospital Federation (IHF), the award recognises hospitals around the world who demonstrate sustainability improvements within their organisation.

The healthcare sector is a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for approximately 4.4% of global net emissions, and our hospital is playing its part in reducing its carbon footprint; we have incorporated environmental sustainability into our corporate strategy, and are making strides in integrating sustainability into our everyday care.

Read more about how we have been embracing sustainability for better health: https://tinyurl.com/36hwbdp7

12/11/2025

Our TTSH Prosthetics & Orthotics team is honoured to contribute to Singapore's humanitarian mission to Jordan with Ministry of Health, Singapore and Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI)'s Assoc Prof Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim , supporting prosthetic assistance for Palestinians affected by the conflict in Gaza.

Thank you, Tabitha, for representing us with such dedication and expertise.

11/11/2025

✨ 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ✨

Congratulations to our very own Ms Gan Yi Ming, Senior Principal Physiotherapist and Assistant Director (Manpower), Allied Health Services, on receiving the SkillsFuture SG Fellowship Award 2025, Singapore’s highest skills honour, presented by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

Since beginning her physiotherapy journey in 1994, Yi Ming has dedicated herself to advancing patient care through evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and mentorship. As co-chair of the Ministry of Health’s Physiotherapy Panel, she helps shape the growth of future practitioners while championing training and upskilling at TTSH.

Her achievement reflects the collective spirit of our Allied Health family, as we grow together to serve our patients better every day 💙

06/11/2025

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 💙

We are thrilled to congratulate the winners of the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2025, which recognise healthcare professionals and staff who have demonstrated exemplary care, compassion, and humanity in their work.

As we recognise their exceptional achievements and their embodiment of compassion, dedication, resilience, selflessness, and collaboration, we asked our winners to say a few words to their patients, offering their best wishes for the people they serve, and the teams that they walk their journey with.

A hearty congratulations also to the winners of our fellow National Healthcare Group (NHG) institutions; we are proud of you!

Read more about the awards on The Straits Times, featuring our very own Dr Wong Chin Jung, for his work in developing Singapore's first community-based cancer rehab clinic: https://tinyurl.com/r2226dtd

05/11/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 💪

TTSH and FairPrice Foundation have signed an MOU to improve nutrition access for seniors through health education and the development of senior-friendly products.

With 3 in 5 of our patients aged 65 and above, we focus on frailty care, ensuring seniors receive not just medical treatment, but also support for nutrition, mobility and recovery.

Through the Foundation’s “Stay Strong” Programme, we’re bringing our healthcare expertise beyond hospital walls and into the heart of our community — helping seniors stay strong, eat well and live well.

Find out more about the programme: https://www.fairpricegroup.com.sg/fairprice-foundation/stay-strong/

Featuring insights from Adjunct Assistant Professor Noorhazlina Bte Ali (Head of Department, Senior Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine), Dr Daphne Yang (Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine) and Ms Ng Puay Shi (Head of Department, Principal Dietitian).

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/9jzu92m8

04/11/2025

Join our annual health awareness campaign focused on comprehensive lung cancer education and holistic support!

We're bringing together medical oncologists, respiratory specialists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and social workers to empower you with knowledge about prevention, early detection, and care approaches.

Enjoy expert presentations, interactive booths covering screening, treatment, nutrition and exercise, plus supportive discussions and limited goodie bags! Whether you're seeking information for yourself or a loved one, come learn and discover practical tools for better lung health.



https://form.gov.sg/68ca642dad9342a3e3c0fb64

04/11/2025

Join our annual health awareness campaign focused on comprehensive lung cancer education and holistic support!
We're bringing together medical oncologists, respiratory specialists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and social workers to empower you with knowledge about prevention, early detection, and care approaches.
Enjoy expert presentations, interactive booths covering screening, treatment, nutrition and exercise, plus supportive discussions and limited goodie bags!

Whether you're seeking information for yourself or a loved one, come learn and discover practical tools for better lung health.





https://form.gov.sg/68ca642dad9342a3e3c0fb64

31/10/2025

Today, we're celebrating our recipients of the NHG Recognition Awards, which spotlight clinical excellence and exceptional leadership among our NHG Health family.

We're also thrilled to congratulate A/Prof Angela Chow (Senior Consultant, Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine) for receiving the prestigious Distinguished Senior Clinician Award. The award, conferred by the Ministry of Health, is in recognition of her unwavering commitment to excellence in public health and epidemiology.

Congratulations once again to all our recipients, from TTSH and the larger National Healthcare Group (NHG) family 💙

30/10/2025

When Mdm Kua, in her early 60s, was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer after a routine mammogram, she chose courage and knowledge.

At TTSH, she underwent a minimally invasive endoscopic breast surgery, where a small 4cm incision near the armpit was all it took to remove the cancer and reconstruct her breast in one procedure.

Four months later, she was back at work feeling grateful for the care and innovation that supported her recovery — with barely a scar, shorter recovery, and renewed confidence.

“𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕. 𝑨𝒔 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒚, 𝒊𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆,” she said. 💗

Her story is a reminder that early detection saves lives, and today, women have gentler, more advanced options to heal beautifully.

Learn more about how breast surgery is evolving for women and what you need to know about the tell-tale signs and screening from the articles below:

CNA - https://for.sg/cna-spot-breast-cancer-symptoms
CNA Lifestyle - https://bit.ly/49oGfwi
ZB- https://bit.ly/3LaUdbg

30/10/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥. ↗️

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), as the flagship hospital of NHG Health, is proud to spearhead Rehability, a groundbreaking education-to-masters pathway that equips physiotherapists to learn, grow and lead, while continuing to serve patients.

Through practice-based training, on-the-job mentorship and stackable learning modules, physiotherapists can deepen their expertise and take on advanced practice roles, thereby strengthening Singapore’s rehabilitation ecosystem and bringing high-value care closer to home.

We are deeply grateful for the support of our strategic partners, Lien Foundation, and NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine , as well as AWWA, and SPD - for making this national effort possible. Together, we’re empowering physiotherapists to deliver care at the top of their licence and shaping the future of in Singapore. 💪

29/10/2025

“𝐓𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞.”
- 𝐃𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐠

: When Ms Hillary Yeo suffered a stroke following a brain aneurysm, her life changed in an instant.

With the support of Dr Alfred Seng, Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant, and her caregiver and mother, Helynn, Hillary found strength through tailored rehabilitation, rebuilding her independence and returning to the activities that give her life meaning.

Every recovery begins with the belief that it’s possible.💓

🎥 Watch the full video for more insights from Dr Vincent Ng from National Neuroscience Institute and Soh Yan Ming, our Principal Occupational Therapist, on the multidisciplinary care that aided her recovery: http://for.sg/ttsh-hj-stroke