Issue 3

Making sense of musculoskeletal conditions The evolution of CGH’s Orthopaedic services and a look at common bonerelated medical issues.

Caring for your body A look at some common bone, joint and musculoskeletal conditions.

Making no bones about it With our musculoskeletal system consisting of muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons that make up our entire body, it is no coincidence that Changi General Hospital’s (CGH) orthopaedic body of care consists of a multi-disciplinary team to provide a full spectrum of care.

Journeying with patients through the times In his 45 years of service, Clinical Associate Professor Low Boon Yong, Emeritus Consultant of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Changi General Hospital (CGH), has had a remarkable journey.

Celebrating mothers (and daughters) in healthcare This Mother’s Day, we salute the mothers among us, and dive into the journeys of three pairs of mothers-and-daughters at the Caring General Hospital as they inspire and learn from each other, and go the extra mile for patients.

Pin-pointing remedies With the new Acupuncture Service introduced at Changi General Hospital (CGH) at the start of 2022, patients plagued by conditions such as neck and lower back pain now have an added option for managing their discomfort.

Inspiring nurses to innovate Changi General Hospital (CGH) nurtures budding nurse innovators to ideate and implement solutions to meet future health challenges.

What's up, Bot? Robots are helping out at Singapore’s largest COVID-19 quarantine facility.

A wellness ecosystem for the young Changi General Hospital’s (CGH) outreach programme for youths and educators aims to build a supportive school environment for students with mental health struggles.

Bettering your bladder and bowel care In conjunction with World Continence Week in June, learn how seniors can better manage constipation, diarrhoea, urinary incontinence and urinary tract infections by developing healthy habits.

Cheers to kindness and patience With patients at the heart of all we do, Changi General Hospital strives to be the Caring General Hospital. A patient’s caregiver shares some kind words for our care team members.

Breathtaking facts about asthma This World Asthma Day, clear the air on this common chronic condition though a filter of popular phrases.