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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.