"National University Polyclinic Toh Hui Moon’s calling as a clinical psychologist resonates close to home. From a young age, her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia.."

"Joseph Chua, Occupational Therapist at St Luke’s Hospital, spent the past six years working in the dementia ward. He believes that his work is meaningful as it brings value to his patients and their families, and it gives him a sense of satisfaction."

How many of us have had teachers who touched our hearts and shaped our minds as young children? We speak to Daniel Chan, a senior lecturer of the Bachelor of Social Work programme at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).

It’s important to stay healthy as we age and face issues such as a gradual loss of mobility and the maintenance of cognitive function. One way to overcome these challenges is exercise.

As a Respiratory Therapist at Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), Elma Hadani Sanusi works in close contact with COVID-19 patients, putting her at a greater risk of infection. She shares more about her experience working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this World Mental Health Day, Noor Hafizah Wahianuar, Psychologist at the National University Hospital, shares her views on the importance of mental health in society, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the circuit breaker in April 2020, SingHealth Polyclinics Physiotherapist Tang Zhi Yin left the confines of his physiotherapy clinic and served the nation by helping out at the Tampines Dormitory, a gazetted isolation area.

In this new normal, Michelle Chung, Senior Medical Social Worker at SingHealth Polyclinics shares her thoughts on how the pandemic has affected our society, and the importance of vaccination to keep everyone safe.

March 2020 will always be remembered by Muhamad Hariz bin Muhamad Razali, Physiotherapist at Sengkang General Hospital. It was the day when he confronted the possibility of contracting the virus after being exposed to a positive case during work.

This Teacher’s Day, we speak with Associate Professor Kwah Li Khim, Deputy Cluster Director of Health and Social Sciences at the Singapore Institute of Technology on her work as an allied healthcare educator.

When the COVID-19 virus hit Singapore shores, Joanne Lim, Senior Medical Social Worker at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, had to take on a new role unlike any she had experienced before.

For Sarah Lim, a Senior Speech therapist at the National University Hospital, her day-to-day work saw her possibly coming into contact with respiratory droplets, which are known to transmit COVID-19.

People who are unfamiliar with audiology may think that audiologists deal with sound equipment, or that we only conduct hearing tests. We definitely do more than this!​

When Dr Jenny Loo first stepped into the field of audiology some 20 years ago, she had a simple yet ambitious goal: To nurture and build future generations of audiologists in Singapore.​

Unlike some of my healthcare colleagues who interact directly with COVID-19 patients, I work behind the scenes, analysing results of test samples to determine if the virus is present in them.​ ​

When COVID-19 struck and the call came for volunteers to join the dormitory medical post team, I hesitated. However, as the virus continued to spread, I felt the need to contribute.

I was neither fearful nor surprised when I was deployed to the front lines. As a medical social worker, I know the services we provide are essential.

Senior Respiratory Therapist Emelin Tan works closely with a team of medical professionals in the fight against COVID-19 at both the National Centre for Infectious Diseases and Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

Many people many not realise this, but diagnostic radiographers play a crucial role in fighting the COVID-19 virus.

I wasn’t fearful to care for potential COVID-19 cases as an occupational therapist. I thought that it was going to be the same as attending to patients in an isolation ward. My parents who are residing in China were more worried than I was.

Presented with the lives of those who have fallen through the cracks, Gideon Ng couldn’t help but feel inclined towards a career where he could make a difference in the lives of others. Social work seemed like the perfect fit.

It all started when my older sister, a social worker, introduced me to speech therapy and encouraged me to pursue it as my career.

Owing to my days as a Red Cross cadet, my interest in a healthcare career had been pi​qued at a young age. Medicine or nursing may have seemed like obvious choices, but I wasn't convinced.

It all began when Evelyn’s friend was able to engage in personally meaningful activities thanks to the help of an occupational therapist, who taught her how to use a computer again with the help of adaptive equipment.

There were healthcare scholarships for commonly-known professions but what intrigued me was respiratory therapy. The more I read about the profession, the more interested I was.

What makes physiotherapy special is being able to make a difference in the lives of others – from restoring function to improving movement.

Are you going to be a radio DJ (disc jockey)?" I get that a lot when I tell people my course of study.

The first time I crossed paths with a social worker was just after my A level examinations.

As a young ballerina, I was accustomed to the rigorous lessons and trainings expected of me. Unfortunately, they took a toll on my foot.

I had always wanted to work in the healthcare sector. After some research, I chanced upon an unusual profession that few have heard of: Prosthetist and Orthotist.