JHCMoments
Issue 19
8 September 2023
Our Socials.
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The next treats will be:
Cakes & Biscuits
prepared by Flour Power.
11 & 14 September 2023
Brownies
prepared by Soul Food.
25 & 28 September 2023
* While stocks last
For more information, look out for the upcoming EDMs!
Our Stories.
Intensive Care Nephrology workshop – Beyond BASIC Nephrology
Elevate Critical Care Expertise: A post-conference workshop of the Asia Pacific
Intensive Care Symposium (APICS 2023) was held at NTFGH to empower healthcare professionals to deliver optimal care for critically ill patients with renal complications.
Special
Look out for the rollout of special happenings all year round!
In the News.
骨质疏松症是什么? (What is osteoporosis?)
Dr Jasmine Lim, Consultant, Geriatric Medicine, NTFGH, listed osteopenia and osteoporosis as two of the most common bone conditions among older adults, especially post-menopausal women. She shared additional insights about the topic in a series of patient education articles.
• Shin Min Daily News, Page 10
(31 August 2023)
年长者跌倒的风险因素 (Risk factors for falls among older adults)
• Shin Min Daily News, Page 8
(1 September 2023)
医生八建议 助防老人滑倒 (Eight suggestions to help prevent the risk of falls among older adults)
• Shin Min Daily News, Page 9
(2 September 2023)
运动能降低跌倒风险 (Exercise can reduce the risk of falls)
• Shin Min Daily News, Page 10
(3 September 2023)
如何识别青少年轻生倾向?(How to recognise warning signs that a young person might be at risk of suicide?)
Dr Michael Yong, Senior Consultant, Psychiatry, NTFGH, explained that while there are some similarities in the warning signs of suicidal risk between youth and adults, it is important to recognise that certain signs might manifest differently based on age and developmental stages.
• Lianhe Zaobao, zbW, Page 7
(3 September 2023)
如何选择眼镜? (How to choose glasses?)
Ms Fifiana Tan, Senior Optometrist, NTFGH, emphasised that if older adults drive, they need to have their eyes checked regularly to see if they need to make or change glasses to meet the minimum vision requirement for driving.
• Shin Min Daily News, Page 8
(30 August 2023)