Yishun Community Hospital

27/02/2026

Prof Chua Hong Choon, CEO of YCH and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, joins The Daily Ketchup for an honest discussion about the unseen challenges within Singapore's healthcare system.

He opens up about the daily pressures healthcare workers face and the troubling reality of abuse and harassment they endure, which takes time and attention away from caring for patients and their loved ones. Prof Chua also reflects on why this issue deserves our attention and how fostering respect in healthcare makes a difference to patients and staff alike. ❤️

Tune in to the full episode below! 👇

Why are there SECRET TUNNELS in Singapore hospitals? Why are healthcare workers being HARASSED and DOXXED?? Why are hospitals so cold??? In this episode, Pro...

24/02/2026

🚨 𝗕𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗦𝗠𝗦𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀
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Public Healthcare Institutions will NEVER do these things over a phone call:
1️⃣ Ask you to transfer money
2️⃣ Ask you to disclose bank log-in details
3️⃣ Ask you to install mobile apps from unofficial app stores
4️⃣ Transfer your call to Police

Scammers may cite your personal information (e.g. name or NRIC number) to appear legitimate. Do not automatically trust someone just because he/she has your personal information.

Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 to check if you are unsure if something is a scam.

For more information on how to protect yourself against scams, please visit https://www.scamshield.gov.sg​.

19/02/2026

💤🪥𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩, 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 – 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞! 🌙🦷
In celebration of World Sleep Day & World Oral Health Day, join us for a morning of expert talks, sleep screening, and interactive booths designed to help you sleep better and smile brighter!

📅 14 March 2026 (Sat)
⏰ 9am – 1pm
📍 Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre @ Power Station I
To register, visit https://for.sg/fk5dg2 or scan the QR code on the poster!

✨ Learn why sleep matters
✨ Discover solutions for obstructive sleep apnea
✨ Pick up practical oral health tips
🎁 Free goodie bags (while stocks last!)

No admission fee required – just bring your curiosity (and maybe a friend/family 😉).

17/02/2026

🧧✨ 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗧𝗣𝗛 & 𝗬𝗖𝗛!

We were graced by Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Manpower, Dr Koh Poh Koon - 许宝琨, who welcomed the Year of the Horse with us! 🐎

During his visit, SMS Koh toured our A&E and inpatient wards, distributing mandarin oranges to patients and families and bringing festive cheer to those in our care. 🍊🍊

He then joined our healthcare team for refreshments and meaningful interactions, taking the opportunity to personally thank them for their dedication. We appreciate his visit and the festive spirit he brought to our campus.

Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous Year of the Horse!

16/02/2026

Love your bak kwa and pineapple tarts? So do we. 😉
This Lunar New Year, enjoy the goodies, just in moderation. Our dietitian Denise Coh shows how small, smart choices can make a big difference! Heng Ong Huat! 🧧🐎🎉

13/02/2026

🏥✨ What an incredible week at our Innovation & Improvement Festival! From 2 to 6 February, KTPH & YCH staff explored the future of healthcare through AI-powered solutions 🤖, inspiring learning visits to Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation , ST Logistics and Open Government Products, and hands-on experiences with AR/VR tech, smart robotics and AI rehabilitation tools.

This festival continues our strategic focus on research and innovation, evolving from last year's inaugural "One Improvement Festival". As our CEO Prof Chua Hong Choon shared, this year's rebranding emphasises that innovation and improvement are inseparable concepts. While innovation disrupts the system with radical change, it requires continuous improvement to truly transform patient care.

💡Key highlights of the event include:
🎤 Keynote address by HTXSG's Chief Innovation Officer Mr Ng Pan Yong on their innovation journey
🎮 Interactive booths featuring AR/VR tech and smart robotics
🏆 G.R.O.S.S., L.O.V.E. and One Improvement Awards celebrating staff who've led impactful projects to enhance patient experience and teamwork
🎁 Prize wheels, fun photobooth & delicious buffet and treats making learning absolutely engaging!

As Mr Ng reminded us, innovation is an iterative team process rather than a single "eureka!" moment and must prioritise solving problems over simply applying technology. Here's to fostering a culture of innovation and improvement that transforms patient care! 🚀

12/02/2026

Their friends played Cupid at a social event three years ago, and that was how Chua Soon Huat and Lee Yuan first met!

An adorable nurse couple, Soon Huat works in A&E at KTPH, while Lee Yuan brings comfort to patients in palliative care at YCH. They said “I do” last June. 🤵🏻‍♂️👰🏻‍♀️

From different wards to building a life together, they’ve journeyed through tough shifts, small joys, and everything in between. ❤️

12/02/2026

[𝐁𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬]

We are aware of fake job offers claiming to be from Yishun Community Hospital (YCH) being sent to individuals, particularly those overseas, including forged letters bearing the YCH logo. These fraudulent employment letters are not issued by YCH or the hospital’s appointed recruitment agencies.

Applicants interested in pursuing a career with YCH should visit https://www.yishuncommunityhospital.com.sg/join-us for the latest job openings. To verify if a job offer is genuine, please write to ych.careers@nhghealth.com.sg.

We advise everyone to stay vigilant and exercise caution against such scams. Thank you.

11/02/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 - 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬! 💻💬

Invest just one hour in yourself during your lunch break. Join our online health talks covering common health conditions that affect us all, with practical insights you can use right away.

We've listened to your feedback and designed 15 engaging talks for you. Registration details coming soon - watch this space! 😊

21/01/2026

As a Medical Social Worker, no two days are the same. Some moments are heavy. Some are hopeful. 💛

From listening to difficult stories, facilitating sharing sessions, supporting families through tough decisions, to helping patients navigate life beyond their diagnosis. This is what Nicholas Kok’s work looks like as he journeys with patients and their families, supporting them as they recover and return to life in the community. 🏥🌱

12/01/2026

What do occupational therapists actually carry around all day? 🤔

This Singapore Occupational Therapy Day, we celebrate our occupational therapists who support patients to participate in meaningful daily activities through thoughtful assessment, creative adaptations, and compassionate care.

Turns out… some tools just refuse to stay in their pockets 😅

09/01/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

When Senior Occupational Therapist Mona Mok cared for a terminally ill zi char chef, she could see how much cooking meant to him. Alongside medical care, she focused on how he could continue doing what mattered most – cooking his signature prawn paste chicken for the team.

Mona works at Yishun Community Hospital’s Inpatient Hospice Palliative Care Service, supporting patients to engage in meaningful activities while preserving their sense of personhood and dignity. Beyond direct patient care, she also mentors junior staff in her person-centred approach.

“A typical day starts with getting to know my patients beyond their diagnosis – who they are, what matters to them, and what gives their life meaning,” she shares.

To complement rehabilitation exercises, Mona introduced mahjong sessions to encourage movement, engagement, and connection. Patients walked faster to the table, gained better shoulder mobility, stayed out of bed longer, and became more animated and socially engaged – even jokingly asking her to “go home first” because the game took so long.

With a former serviceman living with dementia who was often agitated, she developed a simple ritual. She greeted him with a salute, and he would salute back. Colleagues initially found it odd, but they watched as this confused patient calmed down and became more engaged. One day, he shared: "I am happy every time I see you."

Returning to the chef’s story, Mona recognised that his identity was deeply tied to his craft and worked with him to find a way he could still cook despite his physical limitations. As he was unable to stand for long, Mona made simple modifications to his movements, ensuring that he prepared most of his dish while seated, standing only for the final frying. When he served his prawn paste chicken to the team, the pride in his eyes was unmistakable. “In that moment, he was not a patient; he was a chef, sharing joy and love through his cooking.”

These experiences drive Mona to keep growing. She's pursuing a master's degree in Holistic Palliative Care, driven not just by professional requirements but by a genuine desire to better serve her patients.

Away from the hospital, she finds peace in making tea. "Palliative care has taught me to become more comfortable with uncertainty — learning to slow down, sit in silence, and be fully present," Mona reflects.

For her, meaningful care begins with curiosity, presence, and truly seeing the person.