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Glossary of local health Topics

Costs and Financing

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Hospital Bills Estimates in Singapore

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

Ministry of Health

Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) Singapore

With a CHAS card, all Singapore citizens can receive subsidies for medical care at participating general practitioner and dental clinics near their homes.

CHAS

Marriage and Parenthood Schemes

New parents and couples looking to conceive can benefit from these schemes.

Ministry of Health

Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies

Breast Screening Subsidies in Singapore

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

Health Promotion Board

Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies in Singapore

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

Health Promotion Board

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.

Ministry of Health

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.

National Healthcare Group

Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund

The Seniors’ Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF) extends subsidies to the elderly in Singapore to help them stay mobile and independent within the community.

Agency for Integrated Care

Bill Presentment for Public Healthcare Institutions

Seeking medical treatment and care is a worrying experience by itself and you should not have to worry further about trying to understand your healthcare bills.

Ministry of Health

MediShield Life

Medishield Life insurance is health insurance coverage for Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents. What does MediShield Life insurance cover? Read on.

Ministry of Health

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

Subsidies for Government-funded Intermediate Long-Term Care Services

Intermediate and Long-Term Care Services Subsidies

Those needing intermediate or long-term care facilities and long-term care services should apply for Singapore government subsidies to help offset elderly care costs.

Ministry of Health

Diseases and Conditions

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Influenza

Influenza is a respiratory illness which is highly contagious. Learn more about the symptoms and the influenza vaccine.

Health Promotion Board

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Snoring may be a common night-time nuisance, but it can also be a sign of a sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnoea.

JurongHealth

Adjustment Disorder

Adjustment disorder is a reaction to stress and can persist for more than a few months after the stressful event.

Institute of Mental Health

Heart Health — Basic Dietary Guidelines

The following guidelines for healthy eating will help you maintain your heart health.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Heart Failure – Regular Exercise and Physical Activity

It’s important to lead an active lifestyle and engage in regular physical activity. Consult your doctor to find a suitable workout to keep fit and healthy.

National Healthcare Group

Stress Incontinence: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Stress incontinence or urinary incontinence is a common female affliction that can be resolved with exercise in most cases.

Singapore General Hospital

Dental Braces

Orthodontic braces or dental braces not only fix your teeth, but they also improve your dental health.

JurongHealth

Consult a medical professional if you are suffering from double vision.

Double Vision (Diplopia)

If a single appears as two s, you could be suffering from double vision (diplopia).

Singapore National Eye Centre

Gastroenteritis and Constipation In Children: Causes and Treatment

What is gastroenteritis? Read on to learn the causes, symptoms and treatment of gastroenteritis in children.

Health Promotion Board

Tooth Decay From Baby Bottle: Treatment and Prevention

Giving your baby a milk bottle at bedtime could lead to tooth decay. Here’s what you can do to care for baby teeth and prevent dental caries.

Health Promotion Board

Baby Colic

Here’s how to tell if your baby’s cries are a sign of colic, a common and largely unexplained condition that usually starts a few weeks after birth.

Health Promotion Board

Constipation in Children

What causes constipation in children? Read on and learn all you need to know about constipation in children, what you can do to prevent it and common treatments.

Health Promotion Board

Medical and Care Facilities

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Acupuncture Treatment: Sengkang General Hospital

Acupuncture treatment may help patients with chronic pain in their pain management.

Sengkang General Hospital

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.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

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Healthy Eating Habits: Dietetics and Food Services

Find out how dieticians use dietetics and encourage healthy eating habits to prevent diet-related diseases.

Changi General Hospital

Advance Care Planning

Take charge of your own care in your elder years with Advance Care Planning, also known as Elder Care Planning. Here’s what you need to know about the care planning process.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Paediatric Dentistry: Child’s First Encounter

Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist

Health Promotion Board

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) seeks to promote and support breastfeeding for the well-being of all mothers and babies.

Health Promotion Board

Mental Health: Recovery Retreat

Mental health treatment centres: specialist wards at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) are not just about creating a better patient experience; they are also designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness.

Institute of Mental Health

Falls Awareness and Prevention Programme

Fall Risk Assessment Programme for Fall Prevention

The Falls Risk Assessment aims to promote awareness of fall prevention and identify potential fall risk factors.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Home Therapy Services For Senior Care

Home-based therapy for elderly care includes rehabilitation therapy services provided in a home environment for patients recovering their functional abilities.

Agency for Integrated Care

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.

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital