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​​2024

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2024

Healthcare Humanity Awards

Healthcare Humanity Award winner for 2024

Individual Award - Compassion Category

We are proud to announce that one of KTPH's Advance Practice Nurses is the recipient of this year's award in the individual category.

Congratulations Ong Shu Fen! Ms Ong Shu Fen, Advance Practice Nurse and Nurse Clinician, is part of KTPH@Home team. She provides medical care for patients at their own home. Shu Fen's compassionate and emphatetic nature has helped many patients and their family members bounced back to health, physically and mentally.

 

2024

Community Care Excellence Award​s

The annual Community Care Excellence Awards (CCEA) recognises individuals and project teams for exemplary service and commitment to quality care in the community care setting.

Seven of Yishun Health nurses and doctors received their commendations at the award ceremony. Congratulations to all the winners!

Individual Gold

  • Ms Nur Hannah Ting Siew Sie Binti Abdullah, Senior Staff Nurse, Ward D98

Individual Silver

  • Dr Caroline Lim Huey Wen, Principal Staff Physician, Medical Services
  • Dr Aye Khine Thwin, Principal Staff Physician, Medical Services
  • Dr Kwa Yan Ling Andrea, Resident Physician, Medical Services
  • Dr Thet Htet Zaw, Senior Resident Physician, Medical Services
  • Ms Emelia Chan Tsz Yiing, Senior Staff Nurse, Ward D108
  • Mr Edwin Yen Eu Shern, Senior Staff Nurse, Ward D67
 

2024

National Day Awards

Congratulations to our staff who are recipients of National Day Awards. Thank you for your selfless dedication and service to our nation.

The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)
  • Ms Fatimah Bte Moideen Kutty
    Director, Patient Operations and Ambulatory Services Operations
The Commendation Medal
  • Mr Teo Wee Loon
    Deputy Director, Operations Administration
  • Ms Ng Lih Yen
    Head, Department of Rehabilitation Services, and Senior Principal Physiotherapist
The Efficiency Medal
  • Ms Farhana Binte Salim
    Senior Nurse Manager, Inpatient Ward
  • Dr Grace Chang Shu-Wen
    Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacy
  • Mr Toh Yew Chin
    Manager, Operations Administration
  • Mr Hamidi Bin Pagi
    Supervisor, Security
  • Mr Jonathan Loh Kok Seng
    Principal Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Services
  • Ms Shirley Yeo Poh Choo
    Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounting
  • Ms Joyce Lee Pooi Wan
    Nurse Clinician, Cadiovascular Centre
  • Dr Constance Neo Xue Rui
    Principal Clinical Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacy
  • Ms Lilian Lam Lai Ying
    Manager, Operations Administration
  • Ms Agnes Goo Cia Young
    Senior Staff Nurse, Inpatient Ward
  • Ms Sabrina Grace Ng Rui Si
    Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications
The Long Service Medal
  • Ms Siti Alawiyah Bte Sawifi
    Senior Staff Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
  • Ms Low Suat Fern
    Head, Department of Pharmacy, and Principal Clinical Pharmacist
  • Ms Saraswathy D/O Velu
    Care Support Associate, Inpatient Ward
  • Ms Lee Yoke Kee
    Senior Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration
  • Assoc Prof Tan Gek Meng
    Senior Consultant, Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Ms Ratha D/O Palaiyan
    Care Support Associate, Ancillary Care
 
 

2024

Nurses' Merit Award​

Congratulations to 8 of our Yishun Health nurses who received the Nurses' Merit Award this year! Your dedication, compassion and self-less care have made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals.

  • Ms Pan Jinlan, Nurse Clinician, Ward B105
  • Ms Mie Kyaw, Nurse Clinician, Acute and Emergency Care
  • Ms Nurhayanti Binte Sulaiman, Assistant Nurse Clinician, Ward D78
  • Ms Catherine Hu Youqin, Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration
  • Ms Noormala Binte Abdul Hamid, Assistant Nurse Clinician, Community Health
  • Ms Carol Tai Jie Rou, Nurse Manager, Ward B66
  • Mr Mohd Alif Bin Mohd Zin, Assistant Nurse Clinician, Intensive Care Unit
  • Ms Tan Poh Yin, Nurse Manager, Ward D107

2023

 

2023

National Day Awards

Congratulations to our staff who are recipients of National Day Awards. Thank you for your selfless dedication and service to our nation.

The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)
  • A/Prof Tan Kok Yang
    Deputy Chairman, Medical Board
    Senior Consultant
The Commendation Medal
  • Ms Ong Poh Suan
    Assistant Director, Operation Administration
The Efficiency Medal
  • Ms Jeemol Koshy
    Nurse Manager, Acute and Emergency Care
  • Ms Chan Hoi Sum
    Nurse Manager, Inpatient Ward
  • Ms Lalithambika D/O Narayana
    Senior Staff Nurse, Major Operating Theatre
  • Ms Wei Shan
    Senior Occupational Therapist, Occupational Theraphy
  • Ms Joyce Tan Zhenyin
    Principal Pharmacist, Pharmacy Outpatient
  • Ms Ismawanty Binte Abdul Razak
    Senior Medical Social Worker, Medical Social Service
  • Ms Wang Yu
    Manager, Operations Support
  • Ms Yu Yu Naing
    Manager, Clinical Quality, Performance and Value
  • Ms Grace Chong Sie Sie
    Assistant Manager, Human Resource Management
  • Mr Muazzin Shah Bin Mohd Shah
    Sous Chef, Food Services
The Long Service Medal
  • A/Prof Wong Moh Sim
    Deputy Chairman, Medical Board,
    Senior Consultant
  • Ms Fatimah Bte Moideen Kutty
    Assistant Chief Operating Officer, Operation Administration
  • Ms P Sivamalar A/P Palaniappan
    Nurse Clinician, Major Operating Theatre
 
 

2023

Nurses' Merit Award

The Nurses' Merit Award is presented by MOH to nurses who have displayed noteworthy and exceptional performances, participated in professional development, and made contributions to promote the nursing profession.

Congratulations to 7 of our nurses who received the Nurses' Merit Award this year!

  • Ms Bi Lu Lu, Nurse Manager
  • Ms Lim Yee Ling, Nurse Manager
  • Ms Jeanice Ker Sin Yue, Nurse Manager
  • Ms Gunasegari D/O Arumugam, Assistant Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Jeemol Koshy, Nurse Manager
  • Ms Chua Chin Lian, Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Bimeldeep Kaur, Assistant Nurse Clinician
 

2023

Public Sector Transformation Awards

Two of our Yishun Health Staff, Zarina Bte Kamis and Jackie Phang, have been honoured with the Exemplary SkillsFuture@ Public Service Award.

Ms Zarina Bte Kamis, Senior Staff Nurse, Community Nursing, PHCT, has been recognised for her adaptability to learn new skills and conduct video conferencing to monitor her patients' health during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is also one of the pioneers of the Self-Managed Autonomous Regional Team (SMART).

Ms Jackie Phang, Manager, Visitor Management Services, has been recognised for her achievements in managing ward visitors despite rapidly evolving policy changes and complex requirements during the pandemic. Through this, Jackie continued to learn and upgrade herself through internal training courses and completed a certificate programme in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School Online.

KTPH also received an Exemplary Innovator Award as part of a team with B.Braun and Republic Polytechnic for the Smart Inventory Monitoring Rack (SIMR).

 

2023

May Day Awards

This year, Yishun Health celebrates with Senior Nurse Clinician, Foo Meow Ling as she brings home the Model Worker Award.

This award is given to workers who have shown readiness and resilience in the face of transformation, initiating productivity improvements and being adaptable to changing work environments through improving their skills.

Sister Meow Ling's involvement in implementing Infection Control measures during COVID-19 helped Yishun Health stay afloat during the peak of the pandemic. Enforcing new and clear workflows, conducting mask-fitting and PPE training sessions, upskilling and reskilling various staff to be confident swabbers are just some of the many valuable contributions she has made to the campus.

2022

 

2022

Distinguished Contributor Award

Ms Wan Wen Yi, one of KTPH's Clinical Research Coordinator, has been recognised with a Finalist Award at the 2022 Distinguished Contributor Award for Clinical Research Coordinators.

This award honours the people who embody the spirit of research and innovation to achieve better outcomes for our patients.

 

2022

National Awards (COVID-19) 2022

Congratulations to 181 of Yishun Health heros who are among the National Awards recipients this year.

The awards recognise individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to Singapore's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

2022

Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award

Ms Ismanina Bte Ibrahim, Principal Enrolled Nurse, KTPH won the merit prize at the 16th Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award for Enrolled Nurses 2022.

As a nurse at cardio ward, Ismanina proved herself to be an exemplary role model to staff and junior nurses. She has received numerous compliments for her nurturing demeanor and patience in guiding new staff throughout her nursing career of 14 years.

 

2022

Community Chest Charity Gold Award

Yishun Health was conferred the Charity Gold Award at the annual Community Chest Awards Ceremony which was held at the Istana on 1 November 2022.

The award recognises organisations who have made significant contributions to Community Chest through its monthly giving programme.

 

2022

Labour Movement U Safe Champion Award

Mr Zaqy Mohamad, Minister of State, Ministry of National Development & Ministry of Manpower presented the award to Sr Foo Meow Ling, Yishun Health's HSEU Chairman at the award ceremony.

Conferred by NTUC, the award recognises unions, unionised companies or business partners who have been proactive in championing progressive workplace practices and creating safer and healthier workplaces for workers.

 

2022

National Safety and Security Watch Group - Outstanding Individual Award

Yishun Health achieved the Outstanding Individual Award at the National Safety and Security Watch Group Award Ceremony 2022.

This award recognises members at the national level for their collaboration with the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force to enhance the security levels of their workplaces.

 

2022

Fire Safety Excellence Awards

 

Both KTPH and YCH received the Fire Safety Excellence Award at the award ceremony organised by the National Fire and Emergency Preparedness Council (NFEC).

This award is a testament to our commitment to keeping everyone at our hospitals safe.

 

2022

National Day Awards

 

Congratulations to staff who are recipients of National Day Awards. Thank you for your contributions. We are proud of your exemplary achievements.

The Public Administration Medal (Silver)

  • Assoc Prof Pek Wee Yang
    Chairman Medical Board / Senior Consultant
    Khoo Teck Puat Hospital & Yishun Health

The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

  • Ms Shirley Heng
    Chief Nurse
    Khoo Teck Puat Hospital & Yishun Health

The Commendation Medal

  • Ms Sharon Fun
    Assistant Director of Nursing,
    APN and Specialty Nurses

The Efficiency Medal

  • Ms Si Chanjuan
    Senior Nurse Manager,
    Renal Centre
  • Ms Annie Pah Bee Shi
    Nurse Manager,
    Inpatient Ward
  • Ms Pan Xinxin
    Senior Staff Nurse,
    Day Surgery Centre
  • Ms Siti Madura Bte Mohamed Hashim
    Principal Enrolled Nurse,
    Specialist Outpatient Clinic
  • Mr Heng Jian Wei
    Principal Clinical Pharmacist,
    Pharmacy Inpatient
  • Ms Tay Hooi Ching
    Principal Clinical Pharmacist,
    Pharmacy Inpatient
  • Mr Lin Yi
    Senior Epidemiologist,
    GM-Clinical Epidemiology Unit
  • Ms Tan Si Ying
    Senior Occupational Therapist,
    Occupational Therapy
  • Ms Celeste Yeo Mei Gek
    Manager,
    Operation Admin
  • Ms Yasmin Binte Ibrahim
    Executive,
    Patient Service Centre
  • Ms Nur Ilyana Binte Mohamed Salleh
    Senior Admin Assistant,
    Acute and Emergency Care
  • Ms Thangavalu Santha
    Executive Housekeeper,
    Environmental Services

The Long Service Award

  • A/Prof Francis Lee Chun Yue
    Senior Consultant, Acute and Emergency Care
  • A/Prof Philip Yap Lin Kiat
    Senior Consultant, Geriatric Medicine
  • A/Prof Lawrence Tan Wei Meng
    Senior Consultant, Geriatric Medicine
  • Ms Liau Soo Ling
    Nurse Manager, ICU 2 (Surgical)
  • Ms Lim Shui Ling
    Nurse Manager, Ward A51
  • Ms Greeta D/O Palakrishnan
    Assistant Nurse Clinician
    ICU 1 (Medical)
  • Ms Puvaneswari D/O K Gangadaran
    Senior Patient Service Associate
    Orthopaedic Surgery Clinic
  • Ms Rohaya Binte Ahmat
    Senior Admin Assistant
    Facilities Management
 
 

2022

Public Sector Transformation Award

Public Sector Transformation Award 

Mdm Chia Kwee Lee has been awarded Exemplary Service Excellence Award for her extraordinary commitment in upholding safety and service standards in the public healthcare sector these past 20 years.

Driven by her passion for service excellence, Mdm Chia played a key role in enhancing the patient journey at Yishun Health's Specialist Outpatient Clinics. She was instrumental in leading transformation of services during the early part of COVID-19 pandemy so that critical patients continued to receive the best of care.

 

2022

Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)

WSH CARE Award 

Yishun Health was recognised with the inaugural Culture of Acceptance, Respect and Empathy (CARE) award.

This award recognises companies that have adopted exemplary mental well-being practices and highlights them as employers of choice.

 

2022

Nurses' Merit Award

Nursing Merit Awards recipients 

Seven Yishun Health nurses proudly received the 2022 MOH Nurses' Merit Award:

  • Ms Goh Soon Pang, Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Yvonne Tan Siow Lin, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Meriani Chen, Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Low Sing Ee, Nurse Manager
  • Ms Sreevidya D/O Jayacopalan, Principal Enrolled Nurse
  • Ms Tan Sok Keng, Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Aisyah Binte Nasir, Assistant Nurse Clinician
 

2022

Super Mentor Award

Principal Research Officer Dr Sharon Pek, Clinical Research Unit, was honoured with the Super Mentor Award at the Lab Tech of the Year 2021 awards.

These awards recognise outstanding laboratory technicians who are making waves in research and innovation.

2021

 

2021

Distinguished Contributor Award for Clinical Research Coordinators

Heartiest congratulations to Ms Su Jialei on winning the Merit Award and Ms Qi Xiaoge on winning the Finalist Award.

The Distinguished Contributor Award for Clinical Research Coordinators recognises outstanding Clinical Research Coordinators and their significant contributions to the profession and community. Clinical Research Coordinators play a vital role in supporting research investigation and building a collaborative ecosystem for the execution of quality clinical research.

 

2021

Patient Action Awards

The Singapore Patient Engagement Initiative Award (Team-Based) was conferred to Yishun Health's S.A.F.E (Stimulating Activities for Frail Elderly) programme in recognition of their efforts to keep elderly patients physically active and socially connected. The award is part of the Singapore Patient Action Awards 2021.

 

2021

Tan Chin Tuan Nursing Award For Enrolled Nurses

KTPH enrolled nurse Ms K Vasantha Devi from General Medicine Specialist Outpatient Clinic is one of this year's Tan Chin Tuan awardees. Her dedication, empathy, kindness and generosity has earned her commendations from patients and her colleagues. Her belief in continuous learning has propelled her to become a very capable enrolled nurse - the first EN qualifed to work in the Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy clinic. She shows her care for patients by treating them like loved ones. The patients' warm smiles are what compel her to keep on going in her 31 years career.

 

2021

Community In Bloom Awards

KTPH and YCH rooftop gardens both received this year's Community in Bloom Platinum Awards as well as the inaugural Garden of the Year Awards (GOYA), along with the Outstanding Community Engagement Garden Achievement Ribbon.

The GOYA recognises outstanding community gardens with horticultural and design excellence, high level of community engagement, as well as educational and outreach quality.

This double achievement is a testament of Yishun Health's dedication to care for the community and the environment.

 

2021

Community Chest Award

Yishun Health was conferred the Charity Gold Award at the virtual Community Chest Awards Ceremony held on 18 October.

This award recognises organisations who have made significant contributions to Community Chest programme.

 

2021

National Day Awards 2021

The National Day Awards have been conferred to the following individuals to recognise their exemplary contributions to healthcare and public service in Singapore:

Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

  • Prof Wilfred Peh Chin Guan, Senior Consultant
  • Ms Cheong Choy Fong, Director

The Commendation Medal

  • Ms Chew Pei Kiang, Senior Nurse Educator

The Efficiency Medal

  • Ms Ng Siok Qi, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Phyllis Tan Xiuzhuang, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Yvonne Yap Hui Xian, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Lakshmanan Arumugam Sumathi, Assistant Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Nan Zun Phyu Mie Kyaw, Assistant Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Tan Ling Lynn, Assistant Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Adeline Wee Hsiao Huey, Principal Clinical Pharmacist
  • Mr Lee Siok Ying, Principal Clinical Pharmacist
  • Mr Liu Jianjun, Principal Research Officer
  • Ms Angeline Tan Lay Ting, Principal Speech Therapist
  • Ms Noraini Begum Binte Abdul Ghani, Senior Medical Technologist
  • Ms Thng Chew Khim, Senior Radiographer
  • Mr Chen Chee Wee, Assistant Manager
  • Ms Melody Leow Fon Li, Assistant Manager
  • Ms Yip Mai Kin, Executive Secretary
  • Ms Grace Lim Khim Kee, Senior Secretary
  • Ms Mong Kok Wee, Senior Secretary
  • Ms Toh Yim Fun, Senior Secretary

The Long Service Medal

  • A/Prof Phoa Lee Lan, Deputy Chairman Medical Board, Head and Senior Consultant General Medicine
  • Ms Sia Hwee Wan, Nurse Clinician
  • Mr Zulkifli Bin Buang, Assistant Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Izawati Bte Ahmad, Senior Staff Nurse
  • Ms Kong Kit Teng, Senior Staff Nurse
  • Ms Cho Yue Mun, Principal Medical Technologist
  • Ms Foo Mei Ling, Senior Medical Technologist
  • Ms Ong Poh Suan, Assistant Director
  • Ms Sim Ai Ling, Executive Secretary
 

2021

Public Sector Transformation Awards

The Public Sector Transformation Award (PSTA) recognises and rewards officers and agencies for their excellence in work and organisational practices.

Congratulations to:

  • Sister Toh Hai Moy, Senior Nurse Clinician who is awarded the Exemplary Innovator Award
  • Mr M Dhinakaran, Healthcare Assistant who is awarded the Exemplary SkillsFuture @ Public Service Award
 

2021

Nurses' Merit Award

Seven Yishun Health nurses proudly received the 2021 MOH Nurses' Merit Award:

  • NC Tan Shi Hui, Renal Centre, KTPH
  • SSN Ramanathan S/O Perumal, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • NM Nuraini Binte Mamon, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • SSN Tan Yi Xue, Inpatient Wards, YCH
  • NC Zheng Dexin, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • ANC Ernie Yanty Binte Borhanudin, AIP-CCT
  • NC Lu Qiaoxian, Peri-Ops, KTPH
 

2021

May Day Awards

The annual May Day Awards recognise individuals and organisations for their exemplary contributions to the labour movement. Specifically, the Medal of Commendation is conferred on Senior Management personnel in the labour movement network who contribute by promoting and supporting outcomes in improving workers' wages, welfare and work prospects.

We are proud to have our Chief Operating Officer, Ms Yen Tan receiving the Medal of Commendation this year.

 

2021

National Healthcare Innovation & Productivity Award - Best Practice Medal

Dr Thofique Adamjee and his team won the Best Practice Medal in Care Redesign, with their project on Ambulatory Emergency Care (AEC) Service.

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2020

 

2020

National Humanity Awards

Healthcare Humanity Awards are given to outstanding healthcare workers who are inspirational role models for going the extra mile to offer care and comfort to the sick and infirmed.

We congratulate the following winners from KTPH:

Open Category

  • Dr Teoh Chin Sim
    Clinical Director & Senior Consultant
    Sports Medicine Centre
  • Dr Wong Kuan Yee
    Registrar, Dental Surgery
  • Ms Sharon Claire Ang Chor Kiang
    Nurse Manager
    Nursing Administration

Intermediate Long-Term Care Category

  • Mr Tham Juncheng
    Senior Staff Nurse, Ward D58

Caregiver Category

  • Mr Victor Lim Hwee Kiat
    Caregiver, KTPH
  • Ms Pamela Lee Mei Lin
    Caregiver, KTPH
  • Mdm Neo Bee Then
    Caregiver, KTPH
 

2020

Community Chest Charity Gold Award

Yishun Health was conferred the Charity Gold Award at the annual Community Chest Awards Ceremony on 11 December.

This award recognises organisations who have made significant contributions to Community Chest programme.

 

2020

National Medical Excellence Awards

A/Prof Sum Chee Fang, Senior Consultant at our Department of General Medicine was conferred the National Outstanding Clinician Award at the National Excellence Awards 2020.

 

2020

Public Sector Transformation Awards (Oct)

Dr Daniel Chia, Director at our Transformation Office was conferred the Exemplary Innovator Award at the Public Sector Transformation Awards 2020.

 

2020

National Day Awards 2020

The National Day Awards have been conferred to the following individuals to recognise their exemplary contributions to healthcare and public service in Singapore:

2020

The Commendation Medal

  • Mr Liew Phey Bong, Deputy Director
  • Ms Tan Soo Thian, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Gladys Wong Hooi Chuan, Senior Principal Dietitian

The Efficiency Medal

  • Ms Ng Huoy Ling, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Sathiya Veerahagavan, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Lai Foon Wan Anne, Nurse Manager
  • Ms Loh Pey Lin, Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Bugayong Rachel Villalon, Senior Staff Nurse
  • Ms Sim Hong Sim Jane, Principal Occupational Therapist
  • Ms Pek Li Ting Sharon, Principal Research Officer
  • Mr Toh Chee Hong George, Principal Dietitian
  • Ms Alageswary D/O Kunnasegaran, Senior Medical Social Worker
  • Ms Hu Shu Hui Anita, Senior Pharmacist
  • Ms Ganagam @ Nithiya D/O Manickaswarmi, Senior Pharmacy Tech Executive
  • Ms Wu Huimei, Senior Manager
  • Ms Loh Sean Sun Josephine, Manager
  • Ms Kong Lee Wei, Assistant Manager
  • Ms Goh Shini Shirley, Executive
  • Ms Zabina Binti Musthafa, Senior Secretary

The Long Service Medal 

  • Ms Audrey Saw Guat Lin, Deputy Director
  • Ms Fun Sharon Nne, Assistant Director
  • Ms Ng Siew Fong Jenny, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Tan Swee Kim Pauline, Senior Nurse Manager
  • Ms Nurlina Binte Abdul Manap, Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Pang Ai Cheen, Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Yap Suk Foon, Nurse Clinician
  • Ms Norbani Bte Md Yusof, Senior Staff Nurse
  • Ms Rubathy D/O Nathan, Senior Staff Nurse
  • Ms Kartina Binte Ismail, Principal Assistant Nurse
  • Mr Aznan Omar, Chief Medical Technologist
  • Ms Leng Kok Lam, Senior Medical Technologist
  • Ms Jamilah Bte Hussin, Executive Secretary
  • Ms Salina Bte Idris, Healthcare Chaperone
  • Mr Chan Kok Leong, Portering Attendant
  • Mr Panditurai S/O Ponnusamy, Portering Attendant
 

2020

Public Sector Transformation Awards (Jan)

Dr Wong Sweet Fun, Chief Transformation Officer and Deputy Chairman, Medical Board (Population Health) was conferred the Exemplary Leader Award, at the Public Sector Transformation Awards 2020.

 

2020

Nurses' Merit Award

Seven Yishun Health nurses received the 2020 MOH Nurses' Merit Award:

  • NC Chan Zhi Qiang, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • NM Fan See Wai, General Medicine Clinic, KTPH
  • NM Sharifah Maryam Alhabshee Binte Zen, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • ANC Chng Hsing Yun Priscilla, Nursing Administration, YCH
  • ANC Faith Tan Yen Hoong, Inpatient Wards, YCH
  • ANC Hou Luyin, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • ANC Ong Wei Wei, AIP-CCT

2019

 

2019

Ann Wee NUS Social Work Alumni Award

The WHC project successfully completed one million man-hours of safe construction.

Ms Jenny Goh, Deputy Head, Medical Social Services, Yishun Health, received the Ann Wee NUS Social Work Alumni Award. This award recognises NUS Social Work alumnus who have made major contributions to social work education and practice.

 

2019

Community Chest Charity Gold Award

Yishun Health was conferred the Charity Gold Award at the annual Community Chest Awards Ceremony. This award recognises organisations with employees on SHARE for their high donation rate to Community Chest.

 

2019

Human City Design Award

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital's Population Health & Community Transformation (PHCT) team won a Human City Design Award. This year the award had 75 entries from 25 countries internationally.

The Human City Design Award recognises PHCT's good work in establishing three Wellness Kampungs in Yishun, designing spaces for senior residents to bond and support one another in the community.

 

2019

Asian Hospital Management Award

Asian Hospital Management Award is a prestigious award in the Asia Pacific that recognises and honours hospitals that take innovative and progressive approaches to improve healthcare in the region. Out of 500 nomination entries across 17 countries, Yishun Health clinched 2 awards:

  • Gold Award, Facility Management and Financial Improvement Project
    A Health-Promoting Medical Facility, AdMC
  • Bronze Award, Community Involvement Project
    Community & Home Eye Screening Service (CHESS), Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
 

2019

Nurses' Merit Award

Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd commenced piling works in June 2017.

Seven Yishun Health nurses received the 2019 MOH Nurses' Merit Award:

  • NC Yu Lee Hoon, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • NM Joyce Lee, Cardiovascular Centre, KTPH
  • ANC Fan Xiulan, Peri-Ops, KTPH
  • NE Kathy Lam, Nursing Administration, YCH
  • ANC Koh Pei Pei, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • NM Chan Hoi Sum, Inpatient Wards, KTPH
  • NC Siti Nor Ilyana Binte Kamsol, A&E Care Centre, KTPH
 

2019

NHG Recognition Awards 2019

NHG Awards have been conferred to the following individuals and teams to recognise their exemplary contributions to public healthcare in Singapore:

Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Prof Pang Weng Sun
    Deputy Group CEO (Population Health), NHG Senior Consultant Geriatric Medicine

Distinguished Senior Clinician Award

  • A/Prof Chin Thaim Wai
    Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgery

Distinguished Achievement Award

  • A/Prof Lim Su Chi
    Senior Consultant, Diabetes Centre

NHG Young Achiever Award

  • Dr Geraldine Cheong Pei Chin
    Consultant, Anaesthesia
  • Ms Phyllis Tan Xiuzhuang
    Nurse Manager, Inpatient Wards
  • Ms Sharon Toh Fong Mei
    Principal Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Services
  • Ms Debbie Do Nguyen Ngoc Thuy
    Senior Pharmacist, Pharmacy Outpatient

NHG Outstanding Citizenship Award

  • Dr Wong Sweet Fun
    Chief Transformation Officer Senior Consultant, Geriatric Medicine
  • Ms Low Beng Hoi
    Director Nursing, Population Health & Community Transformation

NHG Education Leaders Award

  • A/Prof Yip Chee Chew
    Head & Senior Consultant Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
  • Ms Lee Yoke Kee
    Senior Nurse Educator, Nursing Administration

NHG Team Recognition Awards

  • GOLD
    KTPH Multidisciplinary Trauma Team
  • BRONZE
    Campus Flow and Care Integration Team
  • SILVER
    Lean Cataract Surgery Care Path
 

2019

Healthcare Humanity Award

Four KTPH staff and one caregiver were among the recipients of Healthcare Humanity Awards for this year. Recipients of the HHA exemplify the values of courage, extraordinary dedication, selflessness, steadfastness in ethics, compassion and humanity in the course of their service.

Our heartiest congratulations to the award winners:

  • Dr Ramaswamy Akhileswaran, Senior Consultant, Geriatric Medicine
  • Dr Chua Kong Yeow John, Senior Staff Physician, Acute & Emergency
  • Sister Manjit Kaur, Senior Nurse Manager, Ward B55
  • Ms Noor Aiyshah Binte Abdul Raman, Senior Assistant Nurse, Isolation Ward
  • Mr Daniel Ho, Caregiver
 

2019

Asian Elderly Care Awards (AECA) 2019

Yishun Health under National Healthcare Group received 5 awards during the inaugural Asian Elderly Care Awards in January 2019. They are:

  • Gold Award - Excellence in Brand Building and Marketing
    Share a Pot was recognised as an outstanding and well-branded community service programme. The effective website, brochure, social media postings and press coverage "press all the right buttons for its intended community. Its service offering across all communication channnels is clear and compelling" commented the judging panel.
  • Gold Award - Most Creative Community Partnership
    Our intergenerational programmes were conferred the award for its effective and sustainable approach in linking the young and older generation with recognised short-term and long-term benefits.
  • Gold Award - Excellence in Day-Care / Home Care or Stay-in Services
    'Community Nursing in the North' was awarded for its innovation in business model to implement ageing-in-place.
  • Gold Award - Best in Healthy and Active Ageing Services
    Decentralised health model where self-managed communities take ownership of their health in the North of Singapore as fostered by Yishun Health is commended by a Gold Award.
  • Excellence Award - Outstanding Innovations in Health Education
    Mini Medical School was conferred the award for its innovative and fun method of teaching health management to different age groups.
 

2019

National Day Awards

Congratulations to staff who are recipients of National Day Awards. Thank you for your contributions. We are proud of your exemplary achievements.

The Public Administration Medal (Gold)

  • Prof Philip Choo Wee Jin
    Group Chief Executive Officer, NHG

The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

  • Ms Tan Siew Yen
    Chief Operating Officer
    Khoo Teck Puat Hospital & Yishun Health

The Commendation Medal

  • Ms Audrey Saw Guat Lin
    Deputy Director, Nursing
  • Ms Angeline Ng Phui Heng
    Deputy Director, Allied Health Services

The Public Service Medal

  • Dr Teoh Chin Sim
    Senior Consultant, Sports Medicine
  • Ms Ip Kit Ling
    Senior Manager, Patient Experience Office

The Efficiency Medal

  • Ms Guo Hui
    Senior Nurse Manager, Ward B85
  • Ms Ng Siew Fong
    Senior Nurse Manager, Ward B105
  • Ms Chin Guey Fong
    Senior Nurse Clinician, Nursing Administration
  • Ms Foo Meow Ling
    Nurse Clinician, Infection Control
  • Ms Koh Pei Pei
    Assistant Nurse Clinician, Ward A82
  • Mr Benjamin Tan Boon Cheng
    Assistant Nurse Clinician, Nursing Administration
  • Ms Gong Zhixiao
    Senior Staff Nurse, Ward B55
  • Ms Janice Wong Wai Keng
    Principal Medical Technologist, Cardiovascular Centre
  • Ms Nya Lee Hoon
    Manager, Human Resource
  • Mr Low Teck Yee
    Manager, Human Resource
  • Ms Yap Bee Kiat
    Manager, Finance & Accounting
  • Ms Chok Kim Hua
    Executive, Finance & Accounting

The Long Service Medal

  • A/Prof Terence Tang Eng Yeow
    Chief Clinical Informatics Officer,
    Deputy CMB (Clinical Informatics, Innovations & Patient Engagement)
  • Dr Ang Yan Hoon
    Senior Consultant
    Geriatric Medicine
  • Dr Liow Pei Hsiang
    Senior Consultant
    Psychological Medicine
  • Ms Jessie Tan Joon Cheen
    Senior Nurse Clinician
    APN and Specialty Nurses
  • Ms Loh Pey Lin
    Nurse Clinician
    Acute and Emergency Care
  • Ms Maligah D/O Krishnan
    Senior Staff Nurse
    Acute and Emergency Care
  • Ms Teresa Foong Li Ming
    Assistant Director, Allied Health Office and Pharmacy
    Chief Psychologist, Psychological Medicine
  • Ms Janice Wong Wai Keng
    Principal Medical Technologist
    Cardiovascular Centre
  • Mr Faridah Binti Asik
    Project Coordinator
    Operation Administration

2018

 

2018

President's Award for Nurses

Ms Shirley Heng, Deputy Chief Nurse, KTPH and Yishun Health has been awarded the President's Award for Nurses 2018. The award is the highest accolade in the nursing profession, recognising outstanding nurses who have made significant contributions to patient care, education, leadership, research and administration.

 

2018

NTUC May Day Awards

Mrs Chew Kwee Tiang, CEO of KTPH and Yishun Health, was conferred the Medal of Commendation at the annual NTUC May Day Awards Ceremony, which was held in conjunction with Labour Day.

The award recognises individual leaders and organisations for their outstanding contributions to workers in Singapore.

Yishun Health also received the inaugural Innovative Breakthrough Award in recognition of significant and innovative breakthrough initiatives that have impacted the lives of workers.

 

2018

Public Sector Transformation Awards

The award recognises individuals and teams from Public Service for their excellence in service delivery, innovation and best practices.

From the pool of worthy recipients, A/Prof Philip Yap, Senior Consultant, Geriatric Medicine, was lauded the Distinguished ExCEL Innovation Champion for his pioneering work in the area of dementia, while the team from Community and Home Eye Screening Service (CHESS) picked up the ExCEL Innovative Project award.

 

2018

Community Chest Charity Gold Award

Yishun Health was conferred the Charity Gold Award at the annual Community Chest Awards Ceremony. This award recognises organisations with employees on SHARE for their high donation rate to Community Chest.

 

2018

Community In Bloom Award (Platinum)

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital's rooftop garden won the biennial award for fifth consecutive time.

 

2018

Singapore Environmental Achievement Awards

The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) awarded KTPH with the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award (Public Sector) 2018 in recognition of our excellent environmental stewardship and green initiatives.

 

2018

Safety and Security Watch Group Award

The Singapore Environment Council (SEC) awarded KTPH with the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award (Public Sector) 2018 in recognition of our excellent environmental stewardship and green initiatives. KTPH is proud to be honoured with the Safety and Security Watch Group (SSWG) Award for five consecutive years.

The award recognises SSWG members for their exceptional efforts, including taking ownership and practising a proactive approach towards premise safety and security.

 

2018

National Outstanding Clinical Quality Champion Award

A/Prof Wong Moh Sim, Deputy Group Chief Quality Officer, NHG, and Deputy CMB (Clinical Quality & Manpower Development), KTPH and Yishun Health, was conferred the National Outstanding Clinical Quality Champion Award at the 2018 National Medical Excellence Award Ceremony.

This award celebrates A/Prof Wong's exemplary contributions to developing and advancing the field of patient safety, and her inspiring dedication in designing interventions for sustained clinical quality.

 

2018

Nurses' Merit Award

Seven of our nurses are proud recipients of this year's Nurses' Merit Award:

  • SSN Pamela Foong Pei Mei
  • NM Koh Sin Teng Cherie
  • NM Lai Foon Wan
  • NM Ng Siok Qi
  • ANC Xu Shuhui
  • NM Ng Huoy Ling
  • ANC Lee Yen Ein
 

2018

Healthcare Humanity Award

Healthcare Humanity Award is a continuing legacy of the Courage Awards that was first given out to selfless healthcare workers during the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003.

Today, the award continues to raise public recognition of such role models, and respect for the healthcare profession. The award has also expanded to honour caregivers and volunteers who work tirelessly to provide care in our community.

Our heartiest congratulations to:

  • Sister Lim Chiew Peng Serene, Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Clinician, Case Management.
  • Mr Rosli Bin Hadi, Volunteer
  • Ms Ye Lai Fong, Caregiver
 

2018

National Day Awards

Congratulations to Board Member and staff who are recipients of National Day Awards. Thank you for your contributions. We are proud of your exemplary achievements.

The Public Administration Medal (Bronze)

  • Mr Deric Liang Shih Tyh
    Board Member, Alexandra Health Fund
    Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer, MOH Holdings Pte Ltd

The Public Administration Medal (Silver)

  • Mrs Chew Kwee Tiang
    Chief Executive Officer
    Khoo Teck Puat Hospital & Yishun Health

The Commendation Medal

  • Ms Chelsea Law Chiew Chie
    Principal Podiatrist, Podiatry
  • Ms Toh Hai Moy
    Senior Nurse Clinician, Nursing Administration
  • Ms Loh Suat Fern
    Principal Pharmacist, Pharmacy Inpatient, Yishun Community Hospital
  • Ms Noribah BT Abdul Rahman
    Senior Nurse Manager, Acute and Emergency Care

The Efficiency Medal

  • Ms Jainon Bte Jayus
    Nurse Manager, ICU 1
  • Ms Chan Sue Mei
    Principal Dietitian, Nutrition & Dietetics
    Yishun Community Hospital
  • Mr Ho Kwee Chong
    Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounting

The Long Service Medal

  • Prof Pang Weng Sun
    Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (Population Health), National Healthcare Group
    Executive Director, Geriatric Education and Research Institute
    Senior Consultant, Geriatric Medicine, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
  • A/Prof Pek Wee Yang
    Chairman Medical Board
    KTPH & Yishun Health
  • A/Prof Yip Chee Chew
    Head & Senior Consultant
    Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
  • A/Prof James Alvin Low Yiew Hock
    Senior Consultant
    Geriatric Medicine
  • A/Prof Koh Kwong Fah
    Senior Consultant
    Anaesthesia
  • Ms Ho Siew Liene
    Senior Staff Nurse
    Ward A82
  • Ms Magammal D/O Abimannan
    Staff Nurse
    Infection Control
  • Ms Tan Soh Choo
    Principal Assistant Nurse
    ICU 2
  • Mr Sastria Bin Ismail
    Senior Assistant Nurse
    Ward A61
 

2018

NHG Recognition Awards 2018

NHG Awards have been conferred to the following individuals and teams to recognise their exemplary contributions to public healthcare in Singapore:

NHG Outstanding Citizenship Award

  • Dr Yang Weiren Eugene
    Consultant, General Surgery

NHG Education Leaders Award

  • Ms Chew Pei Kiang
    Senior Nurse Educator

NHG Young Achiever Awards

  • Dr Lam Chih Chiang Benjamin
    Consultant, Family and Community Medicine
  • Ms Eileen Cheah Lilian
    Senior Nurse Manager, Inpatient Wards
  • Dr Yeoh Chai Kheng Ester
    Consultant, Diabetes
  • Ms Law Chiew Chie Chelsea
    Principal Podiatrist, Podiatry

NHG Team Recognition Awards

GOLD

  • Yishun Health Hip Fracture Unit (HFU)

SILVER

  • Acute Medical Unit (AMU)

BRONZE

  • Emergency Surgery and Trauma (ESAT) Team
  • ICU Critical Care Outreach Warriors
  • Telehealth Supported - Community Care Team (TS-CCT)

2017

 

2017

President's Award for the Environment

KTPH was honoured to be bestowed with the President's Award for the Environment by President Halimah Yacob at a ceremony held at the Istana on 21 November 2017.

The award, established by the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources (MEWR), honours individuals, educational institutions and organisations that have made outstanding contributions towards environmental and water resource sustainability in Singapore.

 

2017

Stephen R Kellert Biophilic Design Award

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital was awarded the Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award organised by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and International Living Future Institute (ILFI). KTPH emerged first from a shortlist of 21 outstanding entries from USA and around the world.

"Khoo Teck Puat Hospital surpasses traditional hospitals and opens the door towards a new kind of building type for the healthcare industry, which considers how the built and natural environment can become part of the healing process," said Amanda Sturgeon FAIA, CEO of ILFI.