NHG is a leader in public healthcare in Singapore, recognised at home and abroad for the quality of its medical expertise and facilities. Care is provided through an integrated network of primary healthcare polyclinics, acute care hospitals, national specialty centres, innovative virtual specialty centres and business divisions. Together, they bring a rich legacy of 325 years of medical expertise to our philosophy of patient-centric care.  

With more than 14,000 staff, NHG aims to provide care that is patient-centric, accessible, seamless, comprehensive, appropriate and cost-effective.

National Health Care Group Members

Alexandra Hospital: Nestled in the central western area of Singapore, Alexandra Hospital (AH) is a 400-bed general and acute care hospital. It started out as a military hospital in 1938. The hospital was restructured and became a member of NHG in October 2000.

The hospital offers personalised care in a tranquil and healing environment in the midst of lush greenery. Here, in AH, the focus is not only to heal the sick but also to help people stay on top of their health. It runs a Health for Life Centre and weight management clinics as well as specialist clinics in the different disciplines.

National University Hospital (NUH) established in 1985 as the first restructured hospital in Singapore. The hospital consists 928-bed, tertiary acute-care hospital.

NUH is the first hospital in Singapore to be accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) in September 2004. Being accredited by JCI is recognition of NUH's commitment to provide a high standard of patient care.

NUH' s inpatient facilities include 26 wards, 19 operating theatres, 6 intensive care units, 22 clinical departments, 3 dental and 6 paramedical departments, 4 medical institutes as well as numerous specialist outpatient clinics and specialised service centres. NUH' s strengths lie in cardiac (heart), obstetrics and gynaecology, oncology (cancer), paediatrics (children), ophthalmology (eye), orthopaedic and gastroenterology services. NUH also runs a national liver transplant programme. 

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) has 23 clinical departments and a full range of sub-specialties to meet the healthcare needs of patients. TTSH' s strengths are in infectious diseases, geriatric medicine, rehabilitation medicine, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, allergy and immunology. It is also a major referral centre for emergency medicine, diagnostic radiology, ophthalmology (eye), otorhinolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), orthopaedic surgery, gastroenterology, general medicine and general surgery. The hospital also encompasses two major specialty centres in rehabilitation medicine and communicable diseases. 

TTSH is accredited by the Joint Commission International. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and medical equipment, as well as the latest communication and information technology tools.

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) is a 2,369- bed acute tertiary psychiatric hospital. IMH is equipped with modern facilities with 55 wards for inpatients and 2 Outpatient Specialist Clinics for outpatients. 

There are 7 clinical departments, namely: general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, community psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, early psychosis intervention and addiction medicine. For the treatment of more specific disorders, there are sub-specialty clinics such as the Anxiety and Mood Clinic, Sleep Disorder Clinic and the Sexual Dysfunction Clinic. 

NHG Eye Institute places great emphasis on training and research to ensure a high standard of clinical care to patients. And it works with various organisations such as the Singapore Eye Research Institute, the National University of Singapore. 

There are 10 sub-specialties within the ophthalmology services provided by NHG Eye Institute to adequately cover all aspects of the eye, its diseases and treatment. Among the services, NHG Eye Institute treats cataracts with modern methods with high rates of success. 

The Heart Institute (THI) provides cardiac services in NHG institutions by bringing together the resources, expertise and other capabilities in the areas of cardiology, cardio thoracic and vascular surgery, to better meet the growing needs of patients with heart diseases 

Jurong Medical Centre (JMC) offers a range of services including outpatient specialists, diagnostic and day surgery services, chronic disease management, health screenings and promotion programmes.

AWARDS

  Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation in November 2005.
  Asia Hospital Management Award
  Health Care Humanity Award
  Alexandra Hospital, National University Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Institute of Mental Health and NHG Polyclinics are
    Singapore Service Class-certified

 Location: Singapore  

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