Official Launch of NUHCS Heart Clinic @ Jurong Medical Centre (JMC)
Bringing specialised cardiac care to the community
PULSE Issue 43 | July 2024
Singapore’s first neighbourhood specialty cardiac clinic – the NUHCS Heart Clinic @ Jurong Medical Centre (JMC) – was officially launched on Saturday, 11 November 2023! Nested in the heart of Jurong, the clinic’s opening marks a pivotal advancement for the National Centre in providing accessible and specialised heart care services to residents in the western region of the nation.
The inaugural unveiling event was graced by Member of Parliament (MP) for Pioneer Single Member Constituency (SMC), Mr Patrick Tay, along with senior management representatives from JMC and the National University Heart Centre, Singapore (NUHCS).
Empowering the Community: Health Talks
In line with NUHCS’ mission to integrate heart health into the community, Dr Chai Ping, Head and Senior Consultant, Dept. of Cardiology, NUHCS, delivered a Health Talk titled “Risk Factors for Heart Attack”. Dr Chai emphasised the significance of raising awareness about cardiovascular risk factors and advocating prevention measures to empower individuals in reducing their chances of developing heart disease.
Since its operational inception in January 2023, the NUHCS Heart Clinic @ JMC has already served over 2,000 patients, a testament to its effectiveness in providing specialised heart health services to meet the growing demand for healthcare needs. Supported by a dedicated team of medical professionals including doctors
and cardiac technologists from NUHCS, the clinic prioritises patient-centric care, bridging the gap between primary care and specialised treatment through convenient, one-stop access.
"Our aim is to help the primary care doctors take better care of their patients with chronic diseases." - A/Prof James Yip, Executive Director, NUHCS
A Vision for Long-Term Health: Health Coaching
Spearheaded at NUHCS Heart Clinic @ JMC, a novel service known as Health Coaching further aims to address patients’ existing health issues and promote preventive care measures for those with heart disease. By offering personalised support and guidance, especially to heart attack survivors, this initiative strives to instil healthy habits and facilitate sustainable lifestyle changes for these patients’ well-being in the long run.
