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Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is a 795-bed general and acute care hospital, serving more than 550,000 people living in the north of Singapore.

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A new keyhole surgery developed by KTPH surgeons Dr Chan Juen Zhik and Dr Timothy Teo Wei Wen uses just 3 small incisions, helping a preschool teacher recover from repeated shoulder dislocations while making the technique more accessible worldwide.
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KTPH Medical Officer Dr Tan Tuan Hao was at the gym after his shift when a fellow gym member collapsed with no pulse and no breathing. He assessed the situation, performed CPR and used AED, restoring the man's heartbeat before the ambulance arrived.

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Our Geriatric Short Stay Ward was built with one goal: to help older patients recover faster and return home sooner, safely.

Since 2022, we’ve cared for 1,800+ patients, achieving a 28% reduction in length of stay and 25% lower hospitalisation costs.

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In a partnership with Kopitiam, part of FairPrice Group, KTPH’s Ward D77 has been transformed into an authentic neighbourhood kopitiam to help patients, especially those with dementia, feel more comfortable and eat better! ☕️🍲

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We’re grateful to our patient for sharing their experience with our Geriatric Medicine team in Lianhe Zaobao.

From Dr Chua Min Jia’s care to our nurses’ steady support, we’re glad they felt well looked after throughout their journey. ❤️

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What does “good” healthcare for seniors really look like? 👴👵

In this CNA commentary, Dr Muhammad Faisal Bin Johandi, A/Prof Philip Yap Lin Kiat and A/Prof Tan Kok Yang reflect on what appropriate, value-based care means for frail older patients.

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Mid-flight cardiac arrest: Dr Michael Fung, a senior consultant from KTPH’s Acute & Emergency Care department, helped perform CPR and use onboard equipment to restore the passenger’s pulse after prolonged resuscitation. ❤️‍🩹✈️
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This Earth Month, KTPH doctors are showing how everyday habits can care for both the planet and our health!

Dr Alvin Tan Kah Heng runs from Khatib MRT to the hospital, while Dr Kevin Kwek Jun Hong chooses to cycle and walk as greener ways to get around.

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🎙️ In this latest episode, our CEO, Prof Chua Hong Choon, speaks about the unseen pressures in Singapore’s healthcare system, including the daily challenges healthcare workers face and the abuse and harassment that take focus away from patient care.

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Dr Faisal Johandi, a geriatrician at KTPH, shares tips for a safer Ramadan for seniors. 🕌

This includes checking with a doctor, watching for warning signs, monitoring blood sugar, and choosing balanced sahur and iftar meals. 🥗

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KTPH is advancing breast cancer care with techniques that protect both health and quality of life. Led by Dr Clement Chia, our team used Grisotti Flap Reconstruction and Targeted Axillary Dissection to treat Stage 3 cancer with good outcomes. ❤️

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Falls are a key risk for older adults, but balance can be strengthened.

In this article, Dr Grace Lim Choong Yan, Consultant in Geriatric Medicine at KTPH, explains that balance relies on the brain, muscles and sensory systems working together. 👣

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Congrats to our Senior MWS Martyn Chek on being selected as one of Singapore’s 16 youth reps for SSEAYP 2026! 🚢

In his interview, Martyn shared how the exchange strengthened his communication skills and his ability to connect across diverse backgrounds.

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Thank you to our patient for sharing his positive knee replacement experience. It’s wonderful to see how our orthopaedic and physiotherapy teams’ collaborative care is making a difference. 💙

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As vaping laws tighten, doctors are seeing a worrying shift towards prescription drug misuse.

Our A&E Senior Consultant Dr Chan Wui Ling highlights key warning signs and the importance of responsible prescribing in CNA.

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Two doctors. Two specialties. One commitment to humanity-led care.

Read how Dr Surendra Kumar Mantoo and Dr Mansha Khemlani support patients through long cancer journeys and life’s most vulnerable moments. ❤️

https://t.co/4RSroHoFMz

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🌿 Hospitals don't have to feel cold or sterile.

At KTPH, nature is part of the healing — from green ICU views that calm patients to wind-capture design that improves airflow and reduces energy use.

Discover how sustainable design improves care.
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💊 1 in 3 older Singaporeans takes five or more medications daily. Are they all necessary?

Mr Chua unknowingly took duplicates, skipped doses and continued outdated dosages. But after a review, three were stopped and two adjusted.

Read to learn more.

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In this CNA commentary, Prof Chua Hong Choon, CEO of KTPH and YCH, shares his own experience and reminds us that abuse has no place in healthcare. Safer environments are built through respect and care from all. 🤝

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San San Win Thant, a senior staff nurse from Yishun Community Hospital discusses her recognition at the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2025 on CNA938! Known for her positivity and selflessness, San San even learnt Mandarin to connect better with patients.https://t.co/5wBdunHyv8