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Hospital Bills Estimates in Singapore
Hospital Bills Estimates in Singapore

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

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Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies
Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies in Singapore

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

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Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Subsidies
Breast Screening Subsidies in Singapore

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

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Marriage and Parenthood Schemes
Marriage and Parenthood Schemes

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

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Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS)
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.

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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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Financial Counselling Services
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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Seniors' Mobility and Enabling Fund (SMF)
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.

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Bill Presentment for Public Healthcare Institutions
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.

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MediShield Life
MediShield Life

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

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Enhancement For Active Seniors (EASE)
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.

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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.

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Diseases and Conditions

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Learn the causes and complications of influenza
Influenza

Influenza (flu) is a respiratory virus which is highly contagious. Learn more about the symptoms and the influenza vaccine.

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Baby bottle tooth decay
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.

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Stress
Stress

Stress is a part of life, however, too much stress can affect your health. Follow stress relief tips to manage stress and avoid feeling stressed out.

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Pneumonia
Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs usually caused by a bacteria or viral infection.

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Measles symptoms and treatment
Measles: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Is that measles or an innocent rash? Learn more about the warning signs, causes, and treatment options for this highly contagious infection.

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Hepatitis B (Myths)
Hepatitis B

Hepatitis is a viral condition in which the liver is inflammed and unable to properly function.

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Pneumococcal Disease
Pneumococcal Disease

Pneumococcal infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a bacterial infection that causes pneumonia, meningitis, bacteraemia and other life-threatening ailments. Serious pneumococcal infections are a global health problem, but they can be prevented with vaccination.

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Breast cancer
Breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Singaporean women. All women are at risk of breast cancer, and the chances of developing it increase with age.

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Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in Singaporean women. It can be effectively treated if detected early.

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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the number one cancer in Singapore. Screening tests such as the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) and screening colonoscopy can help prevent it.

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Cancer
Cancer

About one quarter of all deaths are caused by cancer. Cancer can be detected early and may be prevented, and you can help to keep yourself at low risk. Find out how you can protect yourself or reduce the risk of cancer.

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Genital Herpes
Genital Herpes: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

What you need to know about genital herpes, a common and highly contagious sexually transmitted diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus. What is genital herpes and how is it transmitted? Read on to find out more about one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI).

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Medical and Care Facilities

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Student Health Centre & School Dental Centre
Student Health Centre and School Dental Centre

These two centres provide your child (under 19) with appropriate care.

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Diagnostics Services
Diagnostics Services: Know Your Health Inside Out

Diagnostics laboratory services are available and accessible for your regular health screenings.

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Diabetic Retinal Photography
Diabetic Retinal Photography

Diabetic retinal photography is a screening test which helps prevent blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease common among diabetic patients.

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NHG-JHSI Joint Venture
National Healthcare Group and Johns Hopkins Medicine International Joint Venture – NHG-John Hopkins Singapore Institute (NHG-JHSI)

NHG-JHSI focuses on joint research collaborations for advanced drug trials, development of new capabilities in Medical Oncology as well as expertise knowledge-sharing projects.

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Physiotherapy Services
Physiotherapy Treatment

Understand more about physiotherapy and how physiotherapy helps those with osteoporosis.

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Hospice Day Care Centre
Hospice Day Care Centres for the Elderly and Terminally Ill

Hospice Day Care Centres provide hospice care and elderly care. They also teach caregivers how to provide care at home and provide counselling to caregivers in need of emotional support.

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​Women Health Services
​Women Health Services

Read on to find out more about the health services available at women’s clinics in Singapore.

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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietitian Services

Learn more about nutrition consulting or dietitian services so you can receive ongoing diet consultation with a professional dietitian.

KK Women's and Children's Hospital
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Forget Us Not Initiatives
Dementia Care (Singapore): "Forget Us Not"

In Singapore, one in 10 people aged 60 and above have dementia. Here’s how the “Forget Us Not” initiative provides dementia care.

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Recovery Retreat
A New Approach To Mental Health Treatments

Mental health treatment centres are specialist wards that create a better patient experience and are designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness.

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Vaccination clinic
Vaccination Clinic

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

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Travel Medicine and Vaccination
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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Medications

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Nausea and Vomiting Medications in Pregnancy
Nausea and Vomiting Medications in Pregnancy

Medication Information Leaflet

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Evra Patch (Ethinylestradiol / Norelgestromin)
Evra Patch (Ethinylestradiol / Norelgestromin)

Medication Information Leaflet

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Administration: How to Use Vaginal Pessaries
Administration: How to Use Vaginal Pessaries

Medication Information Leaflet

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Vaginal Estradiol (Vagifem®)
Vaginal Estradiol (Vagifem®)

Medication Information Leaflet

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Topical Estrogen (Oestrogel® and Divigel®)
Topical Estrogen (Oestrogel® and Divigel®)

Medication Information Leaflet

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Antenatal Supplements
Antenatal Supplements

Medication Information Leaflet

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Postnatal Medications
Postnatal Medications

Medication Information Leaflet

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Administration Leaflet: Oral Administration of Vitamin K Ampoule
Administration Leaflet: Oral Administration of Vitamin K Ampoule

Medication Information Leaflet

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Imipramine (for Nocturnal Enuresis)
Imipramine (for Nocturnal Enuresis)

Medication Information Leaflet

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Sildenafil (for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension)
Sildenafil (for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension)

Medication Information Leaflet

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Tadalafil (for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension)
Tadalafil (for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension)

Medication Information Leaflet

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Sumatriptan 50mg Tablet
Sumatriptan 50mg Tablet

Medication Information Leaflet

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Call on These When You Need Help
Helplines for Mental Health

If you need more information/resources to help you cope, you can go to <a href="https://www.ncss.gov.sg/our-initiatives/beyond-the-label/belle-beyond-the-label-helpbot" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Belle, the Beyond the Label helpbot.</a>

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Transitional Care Programme for Heart Failure
Heart Failure Transitional Care Programme

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

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Caregiver Support Groups
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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Early Career Planning For Teens
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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Breast Cancer Support Groups

Learn how breast cancer support groups help breast cancer patients cope with ongoing treatments and provide a deeper understanding of breast cancer.

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Supportive Care and other services
Cancer (Supportive Care and Other Services)

Singapore has numerous support and care groups for cancer patients.

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Ambulatory Nutrition Support
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.

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Singapore LapBandits Support Group
LapBandits Support Group (Singapore)

Have you just undergone bariatric surgery for weight loss? The Singapore LapBandits support group can help with post-op recovery.

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Caregiver Training
Caregiver Training and Caregiver Education (Singapore)

Learn about some caregiver support programmes that may empower you with strategies, techniques and knowledge to help you take better care of the patient in your life.

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Pre-Dicted Programme: Act now if you have pre-diabetes
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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Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group: Local Exercise Groups (LEG)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group

Looking to improve your caregiving skills for a loved one with cardiovascular disease? Join local cardiac support groups like these!

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Head Injury Support Group
Brain and Head Injury Support Groups

Read on for a list of brain injury support groups and head injury support groups set up by the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI).

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Statistics on Health

Singapore Population Statistics and Vital Health Statistics
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