Yishun Community Hospital

03/04/2026

Sending warm wishes to you! May this special weekend be filled with hope, gratitude, and cherished moments with family and friends.

02/04/2026

Join us for 𝐆𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, a full-day public health event by the National Foundation for Digestive Diseases (NFDD), where gastroenterologists come together to share practical, science-based insights on digestive and liver health. From bloating, abdominal pain, gut health, fatty liver disease, digestive cancers, gut bacteria and the future of AI in medicine, there's something for everyone.

Date: 19 April 2026, Sunday
Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Venue: Bishan Community Centre

Come learn how to care for your gut, ask questions, and take charge of your health because healthier gut means a healthier life.

01/04/2026

🌟 Ageing isn't about slowing down—it's about redefining what's possible!

On 28 March, over 200 members of public joined us at KTPH for "𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞'𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐤𝐞 - 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝", organised by KTPH Geriatric Medicine Department, where attendees discovered that ageing well is something they don’t have to do alone.

From practical mental wellbeing tips to connecting with local support networks, the event highlighted the wide range of community resources available to support seniors, caregivers, and families in ageing well together.

The multidisciplinary expert panel, featuring KTPH's clinical psychologist Cheok Yong Xin, for Integrated Care - AIC Singapore Silver Generation Office's Senior Divison Lead Suzana Mohd Saad, and KTPH's senior medical social worker Eileen Gwee, shared invaluable insights on thriving through every stage of life.

Participants didn't just learn—they took action! With exhibition booths from SGO, Mindfull Community Singapore, NTUC Health , IMDA's Digital for Life - Singapore, and Abbott Family Singapore, attendees learnt more about available progrmmes and signed up for them right on the spot.

Emotional changes are normal, small steps make big differences, and staying connected matters. Most importantly, help is always available when you need it! 💪

30/03/2026

🤝 Social Workers Unite to Bridge the Care Gap!

On 25 March, over 140 social workers and practitioners from across the Yishun and Sembawang regions gathered at KTPH for 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. Under the theme "Integrating Care, Building Community", the event promoted collaborative approaches to build stronger, more resilient communities through coordinated care for vulnerable individuals and families.

✨ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

🎤 MP for Nee Soon GRC Ms Goh Hanyan 吴函燕 recognised three impactful social-health integration initiatives: the NHG Health Social Work-Led Joined Up Care pilot which reduced hospital length of stay and readmission for vulnerable patients, Yishun Family Service's Kaki Health programme where participants adopted healthier lifestyle practices through community engagements, and the Stronger Together Programme by Montfort Care which creates safe spaces that reduce stigma and support individuals in their mental health recovery journey.

👩‍💼 With over 35 years of experience, Dr Corinne Ghoh from NUS Department of Social Work shared insights on social-health integration and how social workers serve as vital bridges between health and social sectors.

💬 Lively panel discussion on social care and healthcare collaborative solutions

🚶‍♀️ Interactive "Human Spectrum" exercise where participants literally ‘took a stand’ on key issues - bringing perspectives to life!

The Yishun Share and Learn (YSL) network continues growing stronger, now including six organisations (Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, YCH, Yishun Family Service @ Singapore Children's Society, Montfort Care, Methodist Welfare Services and NKF Singapore), working together on su***de prevention, dementia care, and mental health support through group-based role plays and debates.

Here's to our social workers making a difference every day! 💙

26/03/2026

Join us for World Obesity Day on 29th March 2026 at Our Tampines Hub from 10am - 6pm!

❤️ 10am – 12pm | Heartfelt sharing from the community, health quizzes and live exercise demos!
📊 10am – 6pm | Interactive Booths, Free body composition scans & health discovery!

🌟Guest-of-Honour: Dr Hamid Razak (MP)
📍 Venue: Our Tampines Hub
🆓 Free entry to the event!

Find out more: www.saso.org.sg/world-obesity-day

Join us for World Obesity Day on 29th March 2026, 10am - 6pm!

🏃‍♂️ Sign Up for F.I.T. Quest!
Form a team of up to 8 members and tackle 8 interactive health stations designed for all ages and fitness level.
Registration fee: $15 per team
🎁 Stand a chance to win attractive prizes of up to $500 in value!

What’s happening after the Quest?
❤️ 10am – 12pm | Heartfelt sharing from the community, health quizzes and live exercise demos!
📊 10am – 6pm | Interactive Booths, Free body composition scans & health discovery!

🌟Guest-of-Honour: Dr Hamid Razak (MP)
📍 Venue: Our Tampines Hub
🆓 Free entry to the event!
(Registration fees applicable only for F.I.T Quest)

Find out more: www.saso.org.sg/world-obesity-day

25/03/2026

🚨 Not all symptoms are equal — some require immediate attention, and fast action can save lives.

🤔 Wondering what’s urgent and when to head to A&E?
📅 Join us at KTPH Health Hour on 1 April to learn more: http://for.sg/ktphhealthhour1-2026

24/03/2026

"𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮?" 💙 These four words transformed our understanding of Palliative Care.

Held from 16 to 20 March, our '𝐈𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬' 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 at KTPH lobby, organised by the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and YCH Palliative Teams, shared personal stories, reflections, poems and photos from our dedicated teams. Each piece captures a moment that has stuck with a team member: an impactful interaction, how a family coped, or simply a quiet moment shared with a patient.

✨ Highlights:
🎨 A moving painting by NTU Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine students depicting how "in every current of uncertainty, we are carried by those who journey beside us"
📖 Heartfelt stories from healthcare workers, both in writing and through photos
💭 Meaningful visitor reflections that showed how these stories resonated across our community

In his opening address, CEO Prof Chua Hong Choon reminded us that healthcare workers are humans too, and it is important to reflect on our own journeys, make sense of difficult moments and find meaning in our work.

Thank you to everyone who visited, reflected, and contributed to this exhibition. Thank you to our Palliative Care teams who continue to be with our patients and families during life's most vulnerable moments. This emotional depth gives their work meaning, sustaining their passion for this calling 💙

18/03/2026

We've all had health questions we secretly search for answers 👀

This April, don't miss this 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 informative online health talks by our doctors and healthcare professionals! Swipe to learn the topics and get answers to some of the most common health questions at 𝐊𝐓𝐏𝐇 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 talk series ➡️

📅 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏 𝐀𝐩𝐫, 𝟖 𝐀𝐩𝐫, 𝟏𝟓 𝐀𝐩𝐫 & 𝟐𝟐 𝐀𝐩𝐫
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16/03/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? 🥗💰

On 11 March, our 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬' 𝐃𝐚𝐲, organised by the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, transformed the Main Lobby into an interactive learning hub, proving that nutritious choices don’t have to break the bank. Attendees rotated through four engaging stations, each offering practical strategies for maximising grocery budgets while maintaining good nutrition.

🛒 The popular "Supermarket Tour" game taught smart shopping secrets - from bulk-buying dry goods to choosing house brands and embracing frozen alternatives without compromising nutrition.

🍽️ Dietitians introduced attendees to the 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐆𝐨𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 website (https://www.gowhere.gov.sg/budgetmeal/), sharing an important insight: while some meals are affordable, they may not necessarily be healthy. Hands-on food comparisons of local favourites like char kway teow and nasi lemak revealed which dishes are healthier, plus practical eating-out tips like skipping sauces and gravies to reduce sodium.

🌱 Our rooftop gardeners showcased KTPH's sustainability commitment, selling fresh on-site grown vegetables and herbs for a true farm-to-table experience.

❤️ Visitors learned about Project Love Lunch 仁爱之盒 , a community initiative co-founded by Ms Priscilla Ong (Singaporean of the Year 2023 finalist) that has been providing support to rental blocks in Yishun since 2015.

🎁 Those who completed all stations took home goodie bags packed with pasta, oil, bread, and biscuits - plus invaluable knowledge and inspiration to make healthier, budget-friendly choices every day. A truly fruitful event for all! 🎉

13/03/2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

“Good nutrition can make a real difference in a patient’s strength, recovery and overall well being.”

For Aileen Low, that belief shapes how she approaches every patient she meets. At the age of 28, she has spent the past two years as a dietitian at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital, working closely with patients during recovery and rehabilitation. In the community hospital setting, she supports individuals as they rebuild strength and confidence, helping them transition from acute care back to daily life.

As a clinical dietitian, Aileen’s role involves conducting nutrition assessments, diagnosing nutrition-related issues, and providing evidence-based interventions and education. She manages conditions such as malnutrition, dysphagia, chronic diseases, and post-acute medical needs. Working closely with doctors, nurses, speech therapists, and other allied health professionals, she ensures nutrition care is aligned with rehabilitation goals and safe discharge planning.

Aileen was drawn to this role because of the direct impact nutrition has on patients’ recovery and quality of life. Educating patients and caregivers and seeing progress over time continues to motivate her. The collaborative environment of a community hospital also allows her to learn from colleagues while contributing meaningfully to each patient’s rehabilitation journey.

Supporting patients as they return to daily life is a key part of Aileen’s work. She begins by understanding their routines, food habits, home environment, and available support. By listening to patients’ concerns and preferences, she works with them to set realistic and achievable nutrition goals. Practical strategies, such as simple meal modifications and managing symptoms like poor appetite or swallowing difficulties, help ensure nutrition supports recovery without becoming overwhelming.

One memorable case involved a malnourished patient who had experienced significant weight loss over several years. Through personalised nutrition strategies and close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the patient’s intake improved and strength returned during rehabilitation. Preparing for discharge meant creating a nutrition plan that fit the patient’s lifestyle and circumstances, reinforcing Aileen’s belief that effective nutrition care must consider the whole person.

Outside of work, Aileen enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and exploring new food places, returning to work refreshed and ready to support her patients.

13/03/2026

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