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04/09/2026

🌏 Meet the speakers of the Singapore Healthcare Sustainability Symposium (SHSS) 2026!

What does climate change mean for the future of healthcare — and how can we rethink the way we care for people while caring for our planet?

Hear from speakers and thought leaders from across healthcare and other industries as they share fresh perspectives, practical ideas and possibilities for building Greener Care, Better Health 🌱

📅 27 October 2026
📍 Woodlands Hospital

Ready to join the conversation? Register now:
https://form.gov.sg/6a013016157bf6702845398f

04/09/2026

Behind every paddle stroke🛶 and team activity 🤝is something bigger: the opportunity to support one another, build trust, and strengthen connections beyond the workplace.

Some of the strongest bond is built outside of work in the moments where you're pushing through challenges together, cheering each other on, and sharing a laugh when things get tough. These shared experiences help us see each other not just as colleagues, but as teammates we can rely on.

At the end of the day, it is these relationships that make all the difference, powering the seamless network of care we deliver to our patients, residents, and communities. When we move as one team, we care as one NHG Health.💪

Stay tuned as we share more of these moments!

02/09/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱? 💓

Teck Ming Ong from 96.3好FM sat down with Dr David Foo from NHG Heart Institute @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) this morning to find out. From explaining what heart arrhythmia is, to whether it is genetic or caused by lifestyle factors, Dr Foo shares what everyone should know about keeping their heart rhythm in check.

He also weighs in on a question many of us have wondered about: can your smartwatch really detect an irregular heart rhythm, and what should you do if it does?

Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:
🫀 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀. Some people experience palpitations, dizziness or a "skipped beat" sensation, while others have no symptoms at all. Silent does not mean safe.
🫀 𝗔𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗙) 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸. In AF, the heart's upper chambers beat chaotically, which can cause blood to pool and form clots. If a clot travels to the brain, it can trigger a stroke. That is why early detection matters.
🫀 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲. Simple steps like staying active, eating well, limiting alcohol, and managing stress can go a long way in protecting your heart health and reducing your risk.
🫀 𝗜𝗳 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗯𝘁, 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿. Do not wait for symptoms to worsen before seeking help.

And as for your smartwatch? It could be your first clue. But if it flags an irregular rhythm, do not ignore it. Use it as a prompt to see a doctor and get a proper assessment.

Watch the full interview here to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HgkLRycto/?mibextid=wwXIfr

01/09/2026

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗚 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲

Earlier this year, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Woodlands Hospital achieved ERAS® Society qualification, completing a significant milestone for us as the first healthcare cluster in Singapore with all our hospitals ERAS®-qualified, building on Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)’s recognition as an ERAS® Centre of Excellence.

This reflects years of dedicated work by our multidisciplinary teams — building a shared culture of evidence-based care, rigorous audit, and continuous improvement. It is a testament to our commitment to scaling good practices across the cluster so that every eligible surgical patient, regardless of which of our hospitals they are treated at, benefits from the gold standard of perioperative care.

As Dr Kwang Yeong How, Clinical Director of NHG Health’s ERAS® Perioperative Care Office put it: "This sends a strong message to our patients that NHG Health is committed to delivering the gold standard of perioperative care throughout their surgical journey."

Looking ahead, we will continue expanding ERAS® to more surgical specialties and patient groups. Because great care should be accessible to every surgical patient across our cluster.

Read more here: https://www.hospitalmanagementasia.com/patient-safety/2026-a-decade-of-eras-how-tan-tock-seng-hospital-is-redefining-surgical-recovery/@

31/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 🏃‍♂️❤️

Training hard for a marathon or HYROX is a testament to your fitness, but it doesn’t necessarily tell you the full story about your heart health.

In a recent interview with CNA, Consultant Cardiologist Dr Bharat Khialani, from NHG Heart Institute at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), shared why being able to run long distances, having a good VO₂ max result (which tracks how well your lungs, heart and muscles utilise oxygen) or feeling fine during training does not automatically mean your heart is ready for a high-intensity endurance event.

“𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.”

Some heart conditions can remain silent until the heart is placed under significant stress. For older athletes, or those with risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking or a family history of premature heart disease, a structured medical assessment may be worth considering before significantly increasing training intensity or taking on a major endurance event.

And no endurance event is completely risk-free.

Dr Bharat also highlighted an important point: not everyone needs advanced heart tests. Starting with your GP or family physician can help determine what assessment, if any, is appropriate based on your age, symptoms and cardiovascular risk factors.

Because the goal isn’t just to cross the finish line. It’s to train, race and come home safely.



Read the full CNA article:

Experts explain why training performance and VO2 max don’t tell the whole story about your heart health – and when an ECG or other screening tools may be warranted.

28/08/2026

What if waste could become a resource?

Through the 6Rs: Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Refuse, Repair and Recycle, NHG Health is finding smarter ways to minimise waste, maximise resources and support a more circular healthcare system.

From recycling and lower-carbon care to upcycling and composting food waste, every action helps create a healthier future for people and the planet.

Read on to learn more.



Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) Woodlands Hospital Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Institute of Mental Health Singapore Yishun Community Hospital National Skin Centre (Singapore) National Centre for Infectious Diseases - NCID CHI - Centre for Healthcare Innovation

28/08/2026

Every confident and compassionate nurse was once uncertain. Someone believed in them before they believed in themselves. At Institute of Mental Health Singapore, that someone is often Singaravelan. ☀️

As a Nurse Educator, Singaravelan's work thrives in the intersection of where nurses begin their journey and who they ultimately become. He supervises students and new nurses through their clinical rotations, assesses their competencies, and guides them through the complexities of mental health nursing, from understanding mental illnesses and psychotropic medications to conducting structured therapeutic activities with patients.

Beyond curriculum, Singaravelan's impact is far more profound and difficult to measure. He mentors and encourages new nurses until they find their footing and confidence. For him, the greatest reward is witnessing their transformation from uncertain beginners into confident, competent, and compassionate professionals. That is where he finds his deepest sense of purpose.

Across NHG Health, our nurses do not just care for patients. They support and care for each other, building a stronger and brighter system one nurse at a time. To every Luminous nurse across NHG Health, thank you for lighting the way! 💓

27/08/2026

POV: I’m young, but my heart said, “Nah.” 💔📱

Heart disease can affect anyone regardless of age or activity level. Your heart may send warning signs such as chest discomfort, breathlessness, unusual fatigue, cold sweats, nausea, or pain in the jaw or arm.

Don’t ignore the signs or assume you’re “too young” for heart problems. Listen to your heart and get checked early.

Find out more about NHG Heart Institute today. Visit the link now:
https://www.nhghealth.com.sg/find-care/Service/cardiology

26/08/2026

What if the career you never planned for turned out to be the one that fulfilled you the most?

For Physiotherapist Richmond Ang from Yishun Community Hospital and Patient Service Associate Executive Mohamed Alif from Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), stepping into healthcare wasn't just a change of profession, but a discovery of a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in their everyday work. In this episode, they share what led them to make the switch, and why they wouldn't have it any other way.

Stay tuned for our third and final episode!

25/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who connected with us at the SPH Career Expo 2026! 🤝

It was inspiring to meet so many passionate students, graduates, and professionals exploring clinical and non-clinical pathways with NHG Health. A big thank you to our team members who volunteered their time to share what it means to make a meaningful difference in healthcare. 🙏

Ready to turn your passion into purpose?
🔗 Explore careers with us: https://lnkd.in/euCAdnss