Yishun Community Hospital

01/01/2026

Here’s to a healthy, hopeful, and happy 2026! 🌈 ❤️ 🥳

25/12/2025

From all of us at Yishun Community Hospital, may this festive season bring you cherished moments with loved ones, good health, and happiness that lasts well into the new year! 🎄✨❤️

16/12/2025

Healthcare workers show up every day with dedication, professionalism and care, even when faced with abuse and harassment.

In this CNA commentary, Prof Chua Hong Choon, CEO of KTPH and YCH, reflects on his own experience as a junior doctor and highlights a sobering reality: nearly one in three healthcare professionals in Singapore witnesses or experiences abuse weekly.

Yet, he also reminds us why many continue to serve. It is the meaning they find in caring for others, and the kindness shown by patients and caregivers, even in difficult moments.

At our hospitals, we have adopted the “3Rs” framework to protect our frontline teams: Recognise early signs of abuse, Respond to de-escalate situations, and Report all incidents so action can be taken.

As Prof Chua puts it, “There is, and never will be, an excuse to abuse those who dedicate themselves to healing others.”

Creating safer healthcare environments is a shared responsibility, one that involves healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers alike, grounded in mutual respect, empathy and kindness. 🤝

Healthcare professionals have stepped up in the face of overwhelming demands, but resilience should never be mistaken as tolerance for abuse, says hospital CEO Chua Hong Choon.

15/12/2025

San San Win Thant, a senior staff nurse at YCH, was featured on CNA938 discussing her recognition at the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2025! 🎉

San San was among 17 individuals from NHG Health who were recognised for their compassion-driven excellence in Singapore's public healthcare system. Known for her positive attitude and dedication to patient care, San San even learnt Mandarin from her patients and colleagues to better connect with them.

Catch her radio interview to hear more about her inspiring work:

NHG Health recently honoured 17 individuals and 6 teams at the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2025 — recognising compassion-driven excellence across Singapore’s public healthcare system. Hui Wong speaks with two of this year’s standout recipients, Woodlands Health’s Senior Art Therapist, Roxanne

12/12/2025

𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀

“When patients start improving, you can see the signs — maybe they can walk again or smile more often — seeing that is priceless.” For Samillano Reynalyn Lising, these moments of breakthrough make those challenging days worthwhile.

At 39, Reynalyn has spent the past four years as a Senior Care Support Associate at Yishun Community Hospital, but her journey into healthcare began with a childhood dream. "I always dreamt of becoming a nurse when I was young,” she recalls. “But due to personal circumstances, I had to give up that dream.” However, her passion for caring for others never wavered, eventually leading her to a career where she could still make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

“I've always enjoyed helping others, especially the elderly. I used to take care of my own family members, and that inspired me to join healthcare,” she shares. Though her path took a different turn than originally planned, her calling to care for others remained strong.

Her typical day starts with receiving patient handovers from the previous shift, then diving into the hands-on work of helping patients with daily activities like feeding, bathing, and mobility support. But Reynalyn's role goes far beyond basic caregiving. “We help patients with daily activities, but more importantly, we encourage them to do as much as they can on their own. It might be something small like walking a few more steps each day or eating by themselves. Supporting them through these small wins really helps them regain confidence and independence.”

Drawing from her previous personal and professional caregiving experiences, Reynalyn brings valuable skills in working with diverse populations and staying calm under pressure. These qualities have made her a natural mentor to newer team members. “What I find particularly fulfilling is watching new team members gain confidence when they know they have support — seeing them flourish in their roles is truly rewarding.”

One patient story particularly stands out for Reynalyn: “There was one patient who was very withdrawn after a stroke. He had left-sided weakness and difficulty moving around. We encouraged and motivated him every day during therapy, and over time, he started talking and moving more. Seeing him smile and thank us on the day of his discharge — that moment really stayed with me.”

The work isn’t without its challenges. Communication barriers with anxious or uncooperative patients require creativity and compassion. “I overcome this by staying calm and empathetic, and finding alternative ways to communicate, such as using gestures, visual aids, or seeking translation help when needed. Building trust with patients is key.”

Reynalyn is passionate about changing perceptions of her profession. “Some people think our job is just basic caregiving, but there's so much more to it. We’re a key part of the care team. We observe patients closely, support therapists and nurses, and help create a positive environment for recovery. It’s both physically and emotionally demanding, but also very meaningful.”

To maintain balance, she prioritises family time, cooking, and movies on her days off. “It helps me unwind and come back to work feeling refreshed.”

Her advice for those considering a similar path? “If you have the heart for it and enjoy helping other people, this is a very meaningful job. It can be tough at times, but the rewards are worth it. Be open to learning, stay patient, and remember that even small acts of care can make a big difference to someone's life.”

05/12/2025

Happy International Volunteer Day!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers who generously give their tme, energy and care to brighten our patients' days. Your kindness makes a real difference, and we appreciate you more than words can say. 💛

Interested in volunteering with us?
Find out how at https://www.yishuncommunityhospital.com.sg/join-us/volunteers

27/11/2025

Your curiosity, your questions, your commitment to better health - that's what made our KTPH15 Virtual Health Talks a success! Thank you for journeying with us 🎉😊

𝑨𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 2026, 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 - 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓'𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔? 𝑫𝒓𝒐𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘! 👇

27/11/2025

At YCH and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, we encourage caregivers to be involved in the wards because their presence often brings comfort, reduces patient anxiety and strengthens recovery. This approach was highlighted in The Straits Times, including the experience of Mrs Rosemary Ng, whose journey our team had the privilege to support. ❤️

Her story reflects what we strive for every day: creating a calm, reassuring environment where patients feel safe, and caregivers feel empowered to be part of the healing process.

Thank you to Mrs Ng and her family for sharing their story, and to our staff for continuing to champion patient- and family-centred care.

The presence of a caregiver reassures patients and helps them recover. Caregivers also learn simple nursing tasks to help with caring for the patient at home. As Singapore ages and more people become long-term caregivers, hospitals and other groups are offering financial and other support to prevent...

25/11/2025

🌱 At 30, she decided to take on a new path with meaning and purpose.

From volunteering in a nursing home to leading three wards today at Yishun Community Hospital, Faith continues to do what she does best – connecting with the elderly and meeting their needs. 💙🙌

17/11/2025

In celebration of World Diabetes Day, we celebrate those who live with diabetes and continue to pursue the things they love. You're the ones quietly managing your condition while still showing up for work, family, hobbies, and all the moments that make life meaningful.

You're proof that challenges don't have to become barriers, and that strength comes in many forms. 💙

14/11/2025

🎨 Our community scrubbed in!

Our Chairman, Medical Board, Associate Professor Phoa Lee Lan got everyone painting together for our KTPH 15th & YCH 10th anniversary! Between the health & wellness booths, snacks, and a lovely performance by children from Little Skool House, the celebratory atmosphere made for a special afternoon.

Our finished masterpiece "Connecting HeArts" is now hanging at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, Tower B, Level 1 Lift Lobby. Come check it out the next time you're around!

🎊 Watch our community come together for this anniversary celebration.

13/11/2025

🎨✨ 𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀!

On 29 Oct, over 350 patients, staff and community members came together to create a beautiful commemorative painting at 𝗞𝗧𝗣𝗛 & 𝗬𝗖𝗛'𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - 𝟭𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆! 🌸 Led by CMB A/Prof Phoa Lee Lan, the co-created painting of flowers represents the bonds that our hospitals have built with our community over the past decade, with each person's contribution to the petals enriching the tapestry's colour and meaning. 🖌️

Themed "𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗔𝗥𝗧𝘀", the momentous occasion saw KTPH's lobby come to life not just with art, but music and nature. 🎵 It was graced by Guest-of-Honour and Nee Soon GRC MP Lee Hui Ying, who also toured the interactive wellness booths set up by our hospital staff, interest groups and volunteers. Attendees went home happy with special anniversary goodie bags and popcorn! 🍿🎁

What is a birthday celebration without sweet treats and plenty of photos to capture the memories? 📸 Our senior management and Anniversaries Celebration Committee individually packed and distributed 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 to outpatients in AdMC, KTPH and YCH. 🍪 During lunch service on 29 Oct, inpatients got to sample a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁 specially created by our chefs from Food Services, using fresh pandan from our own rooftop garden. 🍮🌿 In line with our anniversary theme, the mousse was heart-shaped and topped with either the number "𝟭𝟱" or "𝟭𝟬", depending on whether the patient was staying in KTPH or YCH. 💚

Here's to many more years of celebrating health and connecting hearts!

👉 Swipe to see the highlights from our celebration!