Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Helping patients get back on track quicker is what our new Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) ward is designed to do. Here, patients recover faster by moving, eating and taking oral nutrition earlier than usual after major surgeries. Challenging the norms of conventional recovery settings, the ERAS ward is designed alike to a co-living space where patients are encouraged to walk, gather, socialise, and cheer each other on. This innovation is an extension of the ERAS programme, which was first implemented by a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and nutritionists to minimise patients’ stress before operations and promote faster well-being thereafter. Learn more about the ERAS ward from our reels and news coverage at: - CNA: https://lnkd.in/gzkNCnCZ - The Straits Times: https://lnkd.in/g2ZKgn9b

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. We’re thrilled to mark the first anniversary of the TTSH Integrated Care Hub (ICH)! Here’s a look back at how our care teams make 'Every Moment A Rehab Moment' for patients throughout their care and recovery journeys, as they work towards independence and meaningful lives back home.

𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 Our Principal Pharmacist, Dr Soh Huimin is awarded the PSS-Pfizer Innovation and Scientific Research Award 2024! This award is presented to individuals for research projects that demonstrated innovation and impact on pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences in Singapore. As a medication management champion, Huimin's leadership in the Population-based Approach to Medication Management (PopMed) has transformed patient care by empowering individuals to manage their medications via Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and improving outcomes in the community. Her innovative work has not only reduced healthcare utilisation but also set a benchmark for person-centred care in Singapore and beyond. With a focus on empowering patients and resolving drug-related problems, Huimin's heart for patient care is evident through her dedication and tireless efforts. Her project, PopMed, has benefitted individuals in the community to stay healthy and continues to inspire positive behavioural change in medication adherence. Congratulations Huimin for your outstanding achievement and continued contributions to patient care and innovation! #TTSHeartbeats #HealthcareInnovation #PharmacyExcellence

Making our hospital an inclusive space to support the different needs of our patients and visitors is important. We are proud that TTSH Integrated Care Hub has won the BCA Award 2024 – Universal Design Excellence Award for its inclusive healthcare environment with great emphasis on accessibility, connectivity and patient-centric care. Congrats to MOH Holdings Pte Ltd (Singapore) and CIAP Architects Pte Ltd for the win, and partnering us in the building journey! #TTSHeartbeats

The roles and responsibilities of our Patient Service Associates (PSA) go beyond just providing administrative support for our patients and staff. They play a key role in ensuring the smooth admission and discharge of patients, running of clinics, and also perform simple clinical duties - relieving some load from our medical professionals. Happy to have hosted the learners from Generation Singapore as they explored the life of our PSAs here in TTSH!

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐫: 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 Last Friday, we had the honour of launching the annual National Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign. Themed ‘Empower Her’, this year’s campaign highlights on the importance of early and regular breast screening – and the role that individuals can play to support the women in their lives in their breast cancer journey. Husbands, children, colleagues or friends can encourage women to get screened, and walk through the journey alongside them should they be diagnosed with breast cancer. We were privileged to have Ms Jane Ittogi, First Lady of Singapore, grace the event – lending her support and solidarity in our fight against breast cancer. The highlight of the afternoon was an inspiring fashion show featuring twelve brave breast cancer survivors. Named ‘Walk of Resilience: Garden of Flowers’, our survivor-models blossomed and confidently strutted down the runway – donned in apparel by Esse, with their hair and makeup done by Institute of Technical Education Beauty Artistry students and Shunji Matsuo. Alongside our partners Breast Cancer Foundation, Health Promotion Board, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, Singapore Cancer Society and SingHealth – we welcome you to join us for a packed month filled with activities, and learn more about breast cancer and how you can do your part. Learn more about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at https://for.sg/nbcam2024. #ByHerSide #EmpowerHer #NBCAM2024 #FightBreastCancer

Our Patient Service Associates are the first people that you will meet during your hospital visit, and possibly the last prior to leaving. They play an important role in helping our patients and caregivers in the clinics and wards, ensuring them that their visit of the day is smooth. In the hospital, our PSAs are essential support to many of us to deliver good patient care, from assisting our doctors in the clinics to performing clinical management duties. Yesterday, we celebrated this group of healthcare workers for their dedication and passion to serve our patients - with a smile on their faces, without fail. Happy PSA Day! 🎉🎉

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞 – 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟑 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫. However, lesser women are stepping forward and going for mammogram screenings in the past two years. It is important that women feel supported in their breast cancer journey – to get screened, and go through the necessary treatment if diagnosed. This October, together with Breast Cancer Foundation, Health Promotion Board, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, Singapore Cancer Society and SingHealth, more than 20 nation-wide activities have been planned out as we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including a free mobile mammobus screening at popular shopping malls in Singapore (for eligible individuals). Find out more at https://for.sg/nbcam2024 Together, let’s #EmpowerHer and be #ByHerSide as we keep breast cancer at bay 💪

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐣 𝐀/𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐲! As we celebrate Pharmacy Week, follow Prof Bernard Thong and watch how he fares as he explores the critical role pharmacists play in safeguarding the health of our patients and the community. Know Your Medications, Protect Your Health! Details on TTSH Pharmacy Outreach Event: https://lnkd.in/guXMExqP

𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝟏 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟎. Thus, the demand for effective Diabetic Foot Screening (DFS) is higher than ever. Foot diseases screening for patients living with diabetes is critical as early detection and intervention can save a toe or foot. Our Project DEFEND team, led by podiatrists and endocrinologists, have pioneered a revolutionary Virtual Reality (VR) training module to equip more healthcare professionals with essential DFS skills. Through this innovative VR training module, our team is empowering healthcare professionals to sharpen their skills anytime, anywhere, ensuring they are prepared to meet the rising demand for diabetic care. This initiative not only enhances early detection and timely intervention but also allows podiatrists to focus on more complex cases. Together, we're future-proofing diabetes care—one step at a time.