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Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Wong Kirk Chuan to take over as CEO of Khoo Teck Puat, Yishun Community hospitals from Feb 1

Wong Kirk Chuan (left) is set to succeed Chua Hong Choon as CEO of KTPH and YCH from Feb 1.
Wong Kirk Chuan (left) is set to succeed Chua Hong Choon as CEO of KTPH and YCH from Feb 1.

A ball in your face at 60kmh: Older pickleball players more prone to eye injuries

Eye injuries are more likely resulting from falls or direct hit by the ball, and that such injuries occur more frequently among older than younger players.
Eye injuries are more likely resulting from falls or direct hit by the ball, and that such injuries occur more frequently among older than younger players.

Hospital visiting hours to be extended at Tan Tock Seng, Khoo Teck Puat, Yishun Community

NHG Health said the revision in hours allows families and caregivers greater flexibility to plan their visits while balancing other commitments.
NHG Health said the revision in hours allows families and caregivers greater flexibility to plan their visits while balancing other commitments.

CGH, SGH, NUH lauded as AI innovation leaders in ranking of world’s best smart hospitals

At 17th, Changi General Hospital was the highest placed Singapore hospital in Newsweek’s World Best Smart Hospitals 2027.
At 17th, Changi General Hospital was the highest placed Singapore hospital in Newsweek’s World Best Smart Hospitals 2027.

Healthcare system outage: Services fully restored, investigations ongoing

An announcement at the pharmacy at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital pharmacy about the outage on Oct 13.
An announcement at the pharmacy at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital pharmacy about the outage on Oct 13.

KKH-MUIS team wins top healthcare award for guiding Muslim couples from marriage to parenting

The team from Project ARIF includes (from left) Suzanna Sulaiman, Nur Adila Ahmad Hatib, Mohamad Helmy Mohamad Isa and Siti Nurzakiah Zaran.
The team from Project ARIF includes (from left) Suzanna Sulaiman, Nur Adila Ahmad Hatib, Mohamad Helmy Mohamad Isa and Siti Nurzakiah Zaran.

S’pore nurses: Setting aside personal fatigue and emotional distress to focus on patients

(Clockwise from top left) Nurses Jasmine Tan, Cheryl O Pia Mandadero, Tan Min Kai and Neo Kok Ern.
(Clockwise from top left) Nurses Jasmine Tan, Cheryl O Pia Mandadero, Tan Min Kai and Neo Kok Ern.

KTPH surgeons develop new surgical approach to treat frequent shoulder dislocation

Preschool teacher Yusmarni Mohammad Hasni (centre), the first patient in Singapore to undergo the surgery, with KTPH’s head of department of orthopaedic surgery Timothy Teo Wei Wen (left) and consultant surgeon Chan Juen Zhik from KTPH’s shoulder, elbow and sports surgery service.
Preschool teacher Yusmarni Mohammad Hasni (centre), the first patient in Singapore to undergo the surgery, with KTPH’s head of department of orthopaedic surgery Timothy Teo Wei Wen (left) and consultant surgeon Chan Juen Zhik from KTPH’s shoulder, elbow and sports surgery service.

Motorcyclist, pillion rider taken to hospital after accident on KJE; driver arrested

The police said that they were alerted to an accident involving a car and a motorcycle along KJE, in the direction of BKE, at about 9.30pm on May 23.
The police said that they were alerted to an accident involving a car and a motorcycle along KJE, in the direction of BKE, at about 9.30pm on May 23.

KTPH’s geriatric ward coordinates care, support to get patients discharged earlier

The Geriatric Short Stay Ward allows patients to be evaluated as soon as possible after admission rather than only after being transferred to a ward.
The Geriatric Short Stay Ward allows patients to be evaluated as soon as possible after admission rather than only after being transferred to a ward.

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