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One side tighter or sorer than the other?

You might not realise it, but it could be from habits you do every day — like how you carry your bag or even how you stand.

Here are 3 common ones that strain your body unevenly and what you can do about it. Swipe through to find out! 👉

📖 Read more from our Senior Physiotherapist Choo Jia Yi – link in bio!

Moving from discussion to action in healthcare transformation

Healthcare systems are under increasing pressure, from rising demand to workforce constraints and growing complexity of care.

Last week, we hosted Prof Eyal Zimlichman, MD, Prof Gregory KATZ and Prof Sally Lewis for an executive workshop on AI, outcomes, patient experience and system value.

Over the one and a half days, the discussions focused on the areas that matter most - how care is delivered, how decisions are made, and what needs to change as we move forward.

Here's what stood out:
🔹 Use AI and data more deliberately in everyday clinical decisions
🔹Make outcomes more visible to drive improvement
🔹 Sustainable transformation rests on four pillars: transparency, clinical leadership, incentives, and stewardship.
🔹 Look at value across the full patient journey, beyond the hospital

The feedback:
NUH is already operating at a high level. Yet, in this environment, that is not enough on its own.

The work now is to simplify how we operate, redesign pathways and use data more deliberately.

This will require choices and pace.

Thanks to Prof Zimlichman, Prof Katz and Prof Lewis for the clarity and candour during the time with us 💙



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Prof Eyal Zimlichman is Chief Innovation Officer and Chief Transformation Officer at Sheba Medical Centre, and founding member of the International Academy of Quality and Safety in Health Care.

Prof Gregory Katz holds the Chair in Value Based Healthcare at the Faculty of Medicine of Université Paris Cité. He is currently President of PromTime, a health data science company specializing in the implementation of value-based healthcare.

Prof Sally Lewis, the founder of Kintsugi International, is a distinguished leader in the field of value-based healthcare (VBHC). As the former National Clinical Director for Value-Based and Prudent Healthcare in NHS Wales and the founder of the internationally recognised Welsh Value in Health Centre, she pioneered the implementation of VBHC, making substantial contributions to global healthcare improvements

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Daniel Chor on being awarded the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew (LKY) Scholarship!

The scholarship recognises outstanding public sector officers with strong leadership and the potential to contribute meaningfully to Singapore.

A senior consultant in Emergency Medicine, Dr Chor is at the frontlines of care where decisions are time-critical and impact lives every day.

We are proud of Dr Chor’s achievement and commitment to excellence in patient care and service. 👏

Many women go through menopause quietly, thinking it’s something they simply have to endure – but it doesn’t have to be this way.

If you’ve been experiencing symptoms that affect your sleep, energy, or daily life, don’t ignore them.

With the right support, many women experience real improvement in their symptoms and how they feel.

Seek medical advice early to explore the options available to you. Visit for.sg/gynaecology to learn more.

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Brought to you by the National University Centre for Women and Children (NUWoC), a national university specialist centre comprising NUH’s Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) and Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children’s Medical Institute (KTP-NUCMI), working alongside National University Polyclinics (NUP) to provide integrated care for women and children across NUHS.

that spasticity is a common condition among stroke survivors?

Spasticity is a condition where muscles involuntarily stiffen or tighten continuously, causing them to contract all at once. Though there is no cure, it can be effectively managed. Swipe to find out more.

EnvisioningHealth turns three! 🎂🎉

To celebrate, we’ve put together a special anniversary quiz. Test your knowledge of NUH’s very own newsletter and share your thoughts to help shape what comes next.

🔗 Link in bio or visit for.sg/envisioninghealth-quiz.

At 16, Danish was diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. His father, Irfan made him a promise: "You are not going through this alone."
Danish started chemotherapy but had a relapse. His medical team, led by Prof Allen Yeoh, sought special ethics board approval to try CAR T-cell therapy, which is usually carried out only in adults, with a 30% success rate in relapsed lymphoma cases. It is an immunotherapy where a patient’s cells are genetically engineered to fight cancer cells. Danish responded well to the treatment and returned to school within six months.

Determined to catch up, Danish took on extra modules and graduated from polytechnic half a year earlier. He even received offers from four local universities!

Read their full story here: https:/for.sg/st-danish-irfan

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Prof Allen Yeoh is Head of Division and Senior Consultant from the Division of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology, Department of Paediatrics, Khoo Teck Puat – National University Children's Medical Institute.



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Our Nursing Scholars came together for an exciting afternoon of friendly competition and team bonding! From thrilling games like Red Light, Green Light to the sweet challenge of Dalgona, every moment was filled with energy, fun, and team spirit 🚦🍬⚽

Beyond the fun and games, it was also a great opportunity to connect with nursing leaders and peers, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships to support their journey ahead.

Take the first step towards an impactful career ✨

Learn more about our nursing scholarships here: https://www.nuh.com.sg/careers/join-us/scholarships-sponsorships-internships/sponsorships