National University Hospital

We are honoured to be on the World's Best Hospitals ranking for four consecutive years! 🎉 The annual listing recognises hospitals that excel in providing consistent world-class clinical outcomes, research and innovation. We thank our peers and partners for the strong endorsement and support to help us do better. And a call-out to all our staff -- for your unwavering commitment to provide incredible care to our patients!

We celebrated a decade of being a baby-friendly hospital last Saturday, and families that joined us at the World Breastfeeding Week event gained useful breastfeeding tips. A shout-out to National University Polyclinics and Breastfeeding Mother's Support Group (Singapore) for partnering us. Catch a snippet of what went on! #WBW2024 #BFHI #Breastfeeding --- 
World Breastfeeding Week 2024 was organised by National University Centre for Women and Children (NUWoC), a national university specialist centre comprising NUH’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) and Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI)

Prevention is better than cure, and this holds true for injuries as well. To keep the community safe, the National University Centre for Trauma was happy to share some injury prevention tips on two occasions. At Bukit Timah Community Club’s Sports Fiesta, the audience learnt the importance of proper warm-ups, protective gear, appropriate training, and effective recovery techniques. Over 800 students from Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) also gained insights into road, water, and escalator safety, while discovering ways to boost their overall and mental health. We look forward to more of such sessions so as to create a safer environment for all!

A heartfelt thank you to Make-A-Wish for their thoughtful gesture in showing appreciation for our paediatric nurses! Wish alumni Andrew certainly brightened their day and uplifted their spirits.   #TeamNUH #NUHNurses #Nursing #Nurse #HappyNursesDay

To celebrate Nurses’ Day, we organised a lively mass exercise event featuring activities such as brisk walking, Zumba, line dancing, and more. At NUH, we prioritise our staff’s health and wellbeing because taking care of our people is essential for providing excellent patient care. Thank you to all our nurses for your selfless dedication. Swipe to see our celebrations in action! #TeamNUH #NUHNurses #Nursing #Nurse #HappyNursesDay

Happy Nurses’ Day to all incredible nurses! We value your unique talents, aspirations, and passion. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, colleagues, and the wider community. Nurses have been entrusted with more responsibilities than before. With rising healthcare demands, they have a golden opportunity to step up and grow their expertise to shape the future of healthcare. Swipe to hear from our nurses about how this shift has enabled them to empower dreams and impact lives! Interested in a nursing career with us? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtpSHEuR #TeamNUH #NUHNurses #Nursing #Nurse #HappyNursesDay

Should kids watch TV or use mobile phones during meals? Many parents use screen time to keep their kids occupied while eating. A new NUH study suggests that this habit could be linked to developmental issues, which include reduced attention spans, increased aggression, behavioural problems, and more. Dr Jennifer Kiing and Dr Kang Ying Qi discuss the negative impact of screen time on the development of children and how parents can manage screen time. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gF8_6iy6 #NUHInTheNews #ChildDevelopment #ScreenTime --- Dr Jennifer Kiing and Dr Kang Ying Qi are Senior Consultants from the Division of Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat - National University Children's Medical Institute, National University Hospital.

The Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC) is now part of the immunotherapy Centres of Research Excellence (imCORE). This partnership with a global expert network will elevate Singapore’s scientific and medical visibility while advancing cancer research.   NUH is proud to support this milestone as a key player in the STCC-led coalition.   Read more to find out how this R&D partnership will benefit Singaporeans: https://lnkd.in/gQS2mJFm

We are privileged to be at the 2024 Hospital Authority Convention, hosted by the Hong Kong Health Authority. The event covered key topics such as the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, medical training, professionalism and ethics, mental health, and neuroscience. Our Assistant Director of Nursing, Carol Chiang, presented advancements in ophthalmic nursing, including intravitreal procedures, fundus angiography, LipiFlow, and BlephEx. Building on this, Senior Staff Nurse Khadijah Binte Othman detailed our experience with implementing nurse-led intravitreal injections, which are aimed at significantly reducing patient wait times. We look forward to more opportunities to share the good work of our nurses.

We are honoured to be part of the 2nd International Nursing Student Conference (INSC) organised by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). Our Chief Nurse, Dr Karen KOH, was part of the panel to discuss ‘Navigating Cultural Differences in Contemporaneous Nursing Practice’. She shared insights on developing workplace competence and tips for students transitioning to professional life. Two of our nurses also presented their research targeted to improve patient care. Senior Staff Nurse Jia Wen discussed strategies to reduce interruptions during medication rounds in Haematology-Oncology wards, focusing on best practices to minimise medication errors. Staff Nurse Yong Ming shared noise reduction strategies to enhance patients’ sleep quality in adult surgical wards. --- INSC is an annual conference organised by UNIMAS final year nursing students for regional nursing academic communities to converge and share best practices and knowledge.