Health Promotion Board

Congratulations to all 125 award recipients of the Singapore HEALTH Award 2024! Themed “Building a Healthier Future, Together”, the award ceremony celebrated the achievements of organisations, including SMEs as well as pre-schools and Health Promotion Board Health Ambassadors in paving the way to create a supportive environment for healthy living.   We were honored to have Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Health (Singapore), Dr. Janil Puthucheary, join us in celebrating the collective efforts of these champions.   From holistic workplace wellness programmes to engaging health promoting activities in pre-schools and impactful community outreach by individuals, these recipients strengthen the landscape of health and well-being in Singapore. Together, they help shape a healthier Singapore, creating supportive environments all around.   Mr. Loh Chin Hui, Director of Workplace Health and Outreach, Health Promotion Board shared, “We are heartened by the efforts of the award winners who have gone above and beyond to advocate healthy living. Each effort has directly impacted someone’s health. We hope to see even more organisations and individuals join us in championing health and supporting Singaporeans to live healthily.”   Let’s be inspired by this year’s Singapore HEALTH Award winners and continue building a healthier Singapore, together!   #SingaporeHEALTHAward2024 #HealthierSG #hpbsg

Celebrating Success: Tan Chin Tuan Foundation (TCT) Award for Enrolled Nurse Overall Champion!   A huge congratulations to Health Promotion Board's Principal Enrolled Nurse (PEN), Siti Nur Ain Mohamad Ismail, for being awarded the Overall Champion at the 18th Tan Chin Tuan Foundation (TCT) Nursing Award for Enrolled Nurse! This incredible achievement is a reflection of her talent, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence. While this is a well-deserved individual recognition, it’s important to acknowledge the amazing Youth Preventive Health Service (YPHS) team behind the scenes. The team's collaboration, support, and collective effort were key to this success, and together, they have set a new standard of excellence. We are all proud of Siti Nur Ain Mohamad Ismail and excited for what’s to come. Here’s to more milestones ahead!   Health Promotion Board's PEN Noraini and PEN Zaiton were previous TCT award winners, having earned runner-up and merit awards in 2022 and 2023, respectively.   The Tan Chin Tuan Foundation (TCT) Nursing Award is a national award that honours outstanding Enrolled Nurses who are committed to advancing the nursing profession. Established by the D.S. Lee Foundation in 2006, the award represents the pinnacle of distinction for Enrolled Nurses.     # TCT Award #YouthPreventiveService #HPB #Teamwork # #Success #Excellence #ProudMoment #Champion

Shape Singapore's Future with Us! Our teams just showcased groundbreaking projects at the Public Sector Transformation IdeasFest, including the impactful Nutri-Grade Measures. Imagine working on projects that directly impact millions. That's what we do every day. Are you passionate about tech-driven change? Ready to serve citizens, businesses, and fellow public officers in new, exciting ways? We're always looking for bright minds to join our journey to inspire a Healthier Nation. Check out our latest openings https://lnkd.in/gAh4D59B and be part of Health Promotion Board's digital transformation.”

We are proud to share that the Ministry of Health (Singapore), Health Sciences Authority and Health Promotion Board have been honored with the CCF Caring Hearts Award 2024 – Fundraiser (Silver) at the CCF Caring Hearts 2024: A Night of Gratitude & Celebration. This award is a recognition of the dedication and generosity of our teams and partners, who continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. A heartfelt thank you to CCF Singapore for this honor and to Mr. Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, for gracing the event. Together, let’s continue to build a more caring and connected community. #CaringHearts2024 #CCFSingapore #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #Collaboration #FundraiserAward

Shaping the Future of Prevention and Management of Chronic Conditions with Technology and Innovation   The Health Promotion Board is partnering technology and healthcare companies on two pilot programmes that can provide real-time feedback and personalised insights on how to improve the health of Singaporeans.   The two programmes are designed to provide personalised feedback, delivered through technology and coaching platforms that HPB developed in collaboration with our partners.   Up to 6,000 Singaporeans will be involved in the programmes, which will empower individuals with tailored support, aimed to nudge positive behaviour change and help them prevent or manage chronic conditions.   Mr. Choon Hong Tay, Chief Executive Officer, Health Promotion Board, said: “Health Promotion Board is constantly pursuing innovations that enable Singaporeans to better manage their own health. Our latest collaborations with Abbott and Health2Sync 智抗糖 on the DigiCoach programme, and with Google, ConnectedLife Health and Fullerton Health on the HealthTrack SG programme, will allow us to trial new solutions that deliver more timely and actionable recommendations to Singaporeans to prevent or manage chronic conditions. These solutions can be potentially scaled up in future to help more Singaporeans.”   Read more about HPB’s collaborations at: https://lnkd.in/gBYC2V9J   Image 1 – Under the DigiCoach programme, participants receive a weekly Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) report with a Glucose Score to help them understand how their diet and physical activity affect their glucose levels. (Image: Health2Sync Pte Ltd)   Images 2 & 3 – These are mock-up screenshots of Wellness Scores calculated from clinical and lifestyle information under the HealthTrack SG programme. This score shows patients their overall wellness. (Images: ConnectedLife Health Pte Ltd)

It’s not work when you enjoy what you do. May sound cliche but it’s just the way it is. Today, we showed appreciation to our Health Ambassasors who come alongside us to spread the importance of healthy living to many. I have grown up with many of them and many of them have educated me about being present. When you see the HPB Health Ambassadors at deployment, it can be so mind blowing. Their dedication, commitment - they have my deepest respect. Kudos to Bryan Quek, Lee Yee and central team for inviting me to be part of today’s luncheon. And to all of you Health Ambassasors, thank you for keeping the passion strong.

Organised by Health Promotion Board's Ministry of Fun, this memorable afternoon brought together Health Promotion Board volunteers and seniors from St Luke's ElderCare for a meaningful popiah-making session.   The 18 Oct 2024 event was not just about creating delicious popiah—it was an opportunity to foster connections, promote healthier choices, and support active ageing. Our seniors were encouraged to use less sauce, savor the natural flavors of fresh ingredients like turnip, lettuce, and carrots, and make mindful choices for a balanced diet.   A big thank you to the amazing team from Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah for guiding us, and to all our volunteers for making this event possible! At Health Promotion Board, we believe in the importance of staying socially engaged and making thoughtful lifestyle choices to support both physical and mental well-being.   #CSR #ActiveAgeing #CommunityEngagement #HPB #HealthyLiving #MinistryOfFun #Volunteerism

This World Mental Health Day, we had the incredible opportunity to participate in the "Colour Your World" event, organized by the Zonta Club of Singapore at Singapore Institute of Management Atrium & Auditorium.   Ms. Alice Ong, Health Promotion Board Director of Preventive Health Programmes & Rewards, joined a panel of inspiring speakers while 9 enthusiastic HPB staff members rolled up their sleeves for a fun-filled batik printing session. Together, we created a vibrant piece of art that will be gifted to the staff lounge at Sengkang General Hospital. We hope it brings a splash of joy to those who dedicate themselves to caring for our community.   This event reminded us that mental well-being is not just about support—it's also about connection and creativity. Let’s continue to celebrate and prioritize mental health, leveraging on the power of creativity to uplift our spirits and strengthen our community.     #WorldMentalHealthDay #ColourYourWorld #HealthPromotion #MentalHealthMatters #ZontaClub #BatikArt

I’m an avid reader of Ms Sumiko Tan’s column in our national newspaper The Straits Times, so when the opportunity came for the Health Promotion Board to work with her on a piece to educate the public on the importance of protein, we were happy to jump on the bandwagon. The article highlighted several key messages of consuming sufficient protein in our diets: 1. The importance of a well-balanced diet based on ‘My Healthy Plate’, as well as protein in building and maintaining muscle mass (along with physical activity), and in slowing the progression of sarcopenia, which can occur from as early as the age of 40. 2. Why protein should be taken throughout the day, and ways in which one can incorporate sufficient protein into their meals by making simple adjustments to the diet, including the various types of animal and plant-based proteins that can be included in meals. 3. Complementary pairings to make plant-based proteins “complete”, going for lean cuts of red meat and removing visible fat and skin of poultry to reduce saturated fat intake when opting for animal proteins, as well as choosing options that are lower in sugar, saturated fat and sodium. 4. Consuming sufficient protein is not onerous, one just has to be more conscious about eating enough protein, and across all meals. Thanks to my colleagues Siah Ai Di for coordinating this piece with Sumiko, and Valerie Tay for being the key spokesperson to share HPB’s messages on protein!

We are very pleased that Singapore has received the World Health Organization (WHO) Healthy Cities Recognition Award!   This award by the WHO Western Pacific Region has recognised Singapore for its Nutri-Grade measures in transforming food environments to improve public health. https://lnkd.in/gTj3fCva   Health Promotion Board’s Director of Policy & Strategy Development, Mr. Terence Ng, received the award at the 10th Global Conference of the Alliance for Healthy Cities in Seoul, representing the many teams who had come together to conceptualise and implement the Nutri-Grade measures.   The award demonstrates the practicality of the measures in empowering consumers to make healthier choices, driving industry reformulation, and shaping the food landscape to improve the health of our population.