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Managing Your Hospital Bill in Singapore

Manage your healthcare costs by assessing the components and estimates of hospital bills in Singapore.

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Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Singapore

With a CHAS card, Singapore citizens from lower- to middle-income households can receive a CHAS subsidy or CHAS dental subsidy for medical care at participating general practitioner and dental clinics near their homes.

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Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) Levy Concession for Persons with Disabilities

Foreign Domestic Worker Levy Concession for Persons with Disabilities

Have questions about the levy concession for foreign domestic workers? Explore our guide, and learn how you can lower the cost of care for your loved one.

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Integrated Shield Plans (IPs)

Many Singaporeans have private insurance plans for hospitalisation in the form of Integrated Shield Plans, more commonly known as IPs.

Ministry of Health

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Financial Assistance for Local Patients in Singapore

Financial Assistance for Hospital Bills in Singapore

Having trouble paying your medical bill? Here’s how to apply for financial assistance for your hospital bills in public hospitals in Singapore.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

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Haze Subsidy Scheme

When the haze descends on Singapore, the Ministry of Health may activate the Haze Subsidy Scheme, which will then be available at all polyclinics and Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPC). Here are some questions you may be asking about it.

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Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies in Singapore

Here’s all you need to know about breast and cervical cancer screening subsidies in Singapore.

Ministry of Health

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Enhancement for Active Seniors (EASE) by HDB

The HDB EASE programme aims to provide safer and more comfortable homes for the elderly, in particular, enhancement for active seniors at home.

Agency for Integrated Care

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A Way to Reduce Outpatient Cost for Chronic Disease

Outpatient Costs for Chronic Disease (How to Reduce Cost)

Managing a chronic disease and the costs involved has been made easier with the introduction of a programme that allows the use of MediSave for chronic diseases.

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MediSave Claims for Polyclinics

Visiting the National Health Group Polyclinics (NHGP) for medical or dental treatment? Find out your MediSave coverage and the specific conditions and treatments that are claimable under MediSave.

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ElderShield

Find out more about ElderShield, what it covers, and how to make claims.

Ministry of Health

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MediSave

MediSave is the national medical savings scheme that helps individuals pay for their personal or immediate family's medical care. Learn about MediSave resources and usage.

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Diseases and Conditions

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Stroke After-effects

What happens to your body after a stroke?

Stroke Services Improvement Team

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Myopia (Nearsightedness)

A person with myopia, or nearsightedness, can see close objects clearly but distant objects appear blurred.

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Whooping Cough: Treatment and Prevention

Characterised by severe coughing spells that end in a "whooping" sound when the person inhales, pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious and deadly respiratory infection.

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Fungal Infections of the Skin (Common)

Superficial fungal infections such as “white spot”, ringworm and athlete’s foot are common. Find out how you can cure fungal infections and protect yourself.

National Skin Centre

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Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Changi General Hospital’s Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialises in treating gastrointestinal and liver disorders.

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Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

Hip pain has a variety of possible causes. Read on to learn more about treating the types of hip conditions that exist.

National University Hospital

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Stroke: Think F.A.S.T

Learn to recognise the early warning signs of a stroke so you can tend to the stroke victim swiftly, potentially minimising the risk of permanent damage.

Stroke Services Improvement Team

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Stroke: Signs and Symptoms

The effects and indications of a stroke that are experienced by stroke patients.

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Stroke: Post-Stroke Complications

Sometimes patients may experience problems or complications after stroke. Learn what can happen after a stroke, and measures for early detection, prevention and treatment.

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Cervical Cancer Prevention

Precancer of the Cervix — Why the Pap Smear is Important

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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Stroke: About Stroke

An introduction to how a stroke occurs.

Stroke Services Improvement Team

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Stroke: Types and Causes

What are the different types of strokes?

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Medical and Care Facilities

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Vaccination Clinic

Find out more about National Healthcare Group Polyclinics (NHGP) Vaccination Clinic.

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Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice

It may be the last thing on your mind when planning a holiday, but travel vaccinations are necessary to protect you against dengue, malaria, yellow fever and other illnesses during your trip. We share travel health advice on some recommended vaccines and medicines to bring along with you.

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Oncology (Medical and Radiation): JurongHealth

The JurongHealth Campus-NCIS Cancer Service specialises in the treatment of cancers such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer and more.

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Hospital Treatments, Medication and Recovery Path for Stroke

Ever wonder what would happen if you were rushed to the ER with a stroke? Find out about stroke treatments in hospital, stroke medication and the path to stroke recovery.

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Stroke Prevention: Medications and Lifestyle Changes to Help Reduce Stroke Risk

There are ways to reduce the risk of stroke. Learn the basics of stroke prevention as well as lifestyle changes the whole family can adopt.

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Stroke: Controlling Risk Factors

Taking care of your health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and habits will lower your risk of a stroke and possibly keep the condition at bay.

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Stroke: Post-stroke Care

Rehabilitation is an important step to reduce complications after a stroke. Find out what resources are available for stroke survivors and their families.

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NEMO programme For Diabetic Kidney Patients

The NEMO programme aims to reduce kidney deterioration in diabetic patients with kidney disease.

National University Hospital

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Stroke Support Station (S3) At Bukit Merah

Singapore’s first dedicated wellness centre for stroke survivors offers a programme that promotes self-reliance among survivors and their caregivers.

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Request for Medical Report

Tan Tock Seng Hospital explains how to request a medical report.

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Dental Services @ TTSH

Find general dentistry services, dental orthodontics and specialist treatments at Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

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Care and Counselling (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)

The Care and Counselling Department at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) supports patients — and their families — to cope with their illness or injury.

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Medications

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Hair Loss

An average adult shed about 100 strands of hair a day which will not cause noticeable thinning of the hair on the scalp because new hair is growing at the same time.

Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore

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Insulin Lispro

Insulin Lispro is a rapid acting insulin. It is used to reduce high blood sugar levels after a meal in patients with diabetes mellitus.

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Glipizide

Glipizide is used to manage diabetes. It helps the pancreas to release more insulin to bring your blood sugar levels down.

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Glibenclamide

Glibenclamide is used to manage diabetes. It helps the pancreas to release more insulin to bring your blood sugar levels down.

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Gliclazide

Gliclazide is used to manage diabetes. It helps the pancreas to release more insulin to bring your blood sugar levels down.

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Insulin Aspart

Insulin Aspart is a rapid acting insulin. It is used to reduce high blood sugar levels after a meal in patients with diabetes mellitus.

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Insulin (Human) (Isophane)

Isophane insulin is an intermediate acting insulin. It is used to reduce high blood sugar level in patient with diabetes.

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Insulin (Human) (Neutral)

Soluble insulin is a short-acting insulin. It is used to reduce high blood sugar levels after a meal in patients with diabetes mellitus.

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Insulin Determir

Detemir is a long acting insulin. It is used to reduce high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus.

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Insulin Glulisine

Insulin Glulisine is a rapid acting insulin. It is used to reduce high blood sugar levels after a meal in patients with diabetes mellitus.

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Insulin Glargine

Glargine is a long-acting insulin. It is used to reduce high blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes mellitus.

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Tolbutamide

Tolbutamide is used to manage diabetes. It helps the pancreas to release more insulin to bring your blood sugar levels down.

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Support Groups

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Stroke E-Resources: Your Stroke Fact Sheet, Post-Stroke Checklist and Stroke Logbook

Empower yourself with information and resources in this stroke e-booklet to help manage your or your loved one’s stroke recovery path.

Stroke Services Improvement Team

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Transitional Care Programme for Heart Failure

The team from NUHCS gives support to heart failure patients and their caregivers.

National University Heart Centre, Singapore

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Cancer Support Groups

Cancer support groups can help address the concerns of cancer patients and their families.

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Cancer Patient Support Groups

The National Cancer Institute of Singapore (NCIS) has a number of cancer patient support groups you can join.

National University Cancer Institute, Singapore

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Cancer (Supportive Care and Other Services)

Singapore has numerous support and care groups for cancer patients.

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Pre-Dicted Programme: Act now if you have pre-diabetes

Pre-diabetes has no symptoms but it predisposes you to serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease or stroke.

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Caregiver Support Groups in Singapore

Community support groups provide caregivers with a platform to talk about their problems, listen to others, as well as offer help.

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Counselling Services for the Elderly

Maintaining the psychological and social aspects of their health is important to the well-being of seniors, who have the option of seeking out senior counselling services in their community.

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Ambulatory Nutrition Support

Read about the ambulatory support benefits one may gain through the Ambulatory Nutrition Support programme, even after being discharged from the hospital.

National University Hospital

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Health Test Preparations

If you are going for a health screening in Singapore soon, here is what you need to prepare based on the health test that you will be undergoing.

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Exercise: Strength Training

Strength training not only helps to improve your health and fitness but can also reduce your risk of diabetes, as well as prevent osteoporosis!

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Career Planning for Teens

What is career planning? Here are some tips for teenagers on how to plan a career, and suggestions on how you can best prepare your teen for the future while they are still in school.

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