Alexandra Hospital, Singapore

Continuing to be a trendsetter in 2025. Dr Alexander Yip of Alexandra Hospital says that while family doctors and general practitioners can advise patients to make better lifestyle choices, the patient may need more engagement to help change his or her behaviour for the better. “A GP can say, ‘Eat well, sleep well, exercise, lose weight and I’ll see you in six months’, but is that enough for the patient? Usually, no,” says Dr Yip, who is principal investigator for an ongoing research initiative led by the hospital and supported by National University Polyclinics. The Activation research initiative plans to get 1,700 people aged 21 to 75 to wear a smartwatch for up to a year. About a third of this group will also get access to a health monitoring app, while another third will get the smartwatch, the app and work with a human health coach. With Google Jahabar Shalih Read The Straits Times online: https://lnkd.in/gqUT26kk In print in The Sunday Times (5 Jan 2024)

From groundbreaking beginnings for our new Alexandra Hospital to forging meaningful moments with our patients and the community, 2024 was truly special 💙 A huge thank you to our staff, partners and volunteers, and let's continue to redesign healthcare in 2025! 🎊 #HealthcareRedesigned #AlexandraHospital #2024highlights #happynewyear

Good tidings of comfort and joy ❤️✨ This Christmas, our volunteers, partners and staff have banded together to bring festive cheer to Alexandra Hospital! From carols and music to meals made with love, we hope our patients and their loved ones feel the warmth of the holidays 🎄 From all of us at Alexandra Hospital, Merry Christmas! #christmas2024 #volunteer #caroling #merrychristmas2024 #HealthcareRedesigned #AlexandraHospital

Ensuring dignity and comfort in the final stage of life is no small feat — it’s a team effort. At Alexandra Hospital, the Compassionate Discharge programme bridges the gap for terminally ill patients who wish to spend their final days at home. It is supported by our nurses from Alex Nursing Integration of Care (AlexNIC), who work hand-in-hand to ensure a smooth transition to home-based care while offering compassionate support to patients and their families. Assistant Nurse Clinician Siti Raihana shares how collaboration with colleagues and community partners is key to providing care that addresses the physical and emotional needs of patients. Ready to make a difference through compassion and teamwork? Join our collaborative family today: https://lnkd.in/g4bUqd_P

Some overcame health scares and cancer, others lost their loved ones, and many triumphed over struggles in life. Fifty individuals from Alexandra Hospital bared their souls in a newly launched book to show that behind their healthcare uniforms or clinical outcomes, humanity is at the heart of their noble profession. The 128-page book titled Humanity: Behind Every Face, is on sale now at major bookstores. Partial proceeds from the book sales will go towards helping AH’s needy patients. ‘We got emotional and cried together’: 50 healthcare staff share stories in new book https://lnkd.in/gDjXVaXN

Humanity: Behind Every Face unveils the raw, inspiring and diverse stories of individuals who have dedicated themselves delivering health and care to others. Let their voices inspire you. Let their experiences move you. Find connection and reflection within the pages of this new book by Alexandra Hospital. 📖 Now available at Kinokuniya, Book Bar, and online: https://lnkd.in/g5k764eE 💛 Your purchase makes a difference — a portion of proceeds supports Alexandra Hospital’s needy patients. Get your copy today and be part of something bigger.

As we undergo redevelopment, Alexandra Hospital remains committed in preserving our natural ecosystem and heritage 🌳 At our recent “Taking Root, Growing Together with Alexandra Hospital” event, we celebrated the support and collaborative efforts we have with our partners, including Adviser to Tanjong Pagar GRC Grassroots Organisations (Queenstown) Mr Eric Chua, National Parks Board and Nature Society Singapore, and many others. From various preservation efforts, upcycling of trees and sustainable practices, we hope our hospital can remain a thriving healing green space for our patients and the community 💚 #HealthcareRedesigned #AlexandraHospital

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on 9 Nov for "Wind Beneath My Wings"! — co-organised with MyCommunity for their series of “My Last Journey” public tours. We're grateful for the overwhelming support shown to our Palliative and Supportive Care team, General Services, ACP teams, and kitchen services colleagues. Together with MyCommunity, we shared insightful stories, expertise, and care provided to patients in their last journey. Special thanks to our panelists, doctors, and care team members for shedding light on palliative care, hospice care, and Advance Care Planning. Your presence made a difference! #MyLastJourney #PalliativeCare #HospiceCare #AdvanceCarePlanning #CommunitySupport #AlexandraHospital #MyCommunityFestival

A Legacy of Care – up next on our reading list! 🤓📖 A heartfelt tribute to the people and stories that shaped Alexandra Hospital, A Legacy of Care offers a glimpse into the hospital’s inspiring journey, driven by a commitment to patient-centred care that has transcended generations. Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, history or the strength of the human spirit, be inspired by our heritage that's rich in resilience, compassion, and healing! Ready to dive into our story? Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPhWK5VC #HealthcareRedesigned #AlexandraHospital

#DidYouKnow: An estimated 15% of the elderly population in Singapore suffer from dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, which reduces their quality of life. Since September 2021, our Alexandra Hospital Speech Therapists have embarked on “Smaller Bites to Swallow Right” – an initiative to help individuals with dysphagia continue to enjoy hawker fare. They have since trained about 30 hawkers from Alexandra Village Food Centre and ABC Brickworks Food Centre. They have also teamed up with students from ITE College West School of Hospitality (Culinary Arts) to launch ‘My Grandma’s Dinner’ – a recipe e-book to help caregivers and people with dysphagia enjoy local cuisine with modified textures in the comfort of their own home. Interested in this movement? Stay tuned to find out how you can collaborate with us in spreading awareness! ☺️ Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx7y2RAG #SpeechTherapyWeek2024 #speechtherapy #HealthcareRedesigned #AlexandraHospital