Hospice and palliative care is a holistic approach to caring for patients going through the last stages of their lives.
It aims to meet all needs (physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual) so as to alleviate suffering and maximise quality of life for patients and their loved ones.
News
In celebration of International Women's Day, the Lien Foundation commissioned a short film titled After Cicely, profiling 5 inspiring women from Asia who have spent their lives helping families in pain. The film was directed by Ms Jean Loo and Ms Yang Hui Wen, the duo behind creative agency, Logue. Watch this film at www.aftercicely.com.
Recently, Ms Candice Neo, an Undergraduate at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (Nanyang Technological University) profiled Dr R Akhileswaran (affectionately known as Dr Akhilesh) and his work in palliative care for which he is passionate about. Click here for an in-depth understanding of the doctor who has dedicated his life in caring for the dying.
On 4 Oct 2012, members of Rotary Club – Pandan Valley branch brought in musician/composer Mr Jess Wang Chu to Bright Vision Hospital where they celebrated 2 patients’ birthday and dedicated songs to both staff and patients at BVH. The song “柴米油盐酱醋茶” 一点一滴都是幸福在发芽…depicted how drops of essences and flavors just like the food ingredients, nurtured one’s life and
well-being.
To view the video recording on You Tube, please click here
Larger than Life - A project on caring for the dying in Singapore done by NTU undergraduates from the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.
Celebrities in a pole-dancing face-off for charities!
Click to watch how 3 local celebrities are preparing for a pole-dancing challenge this Saturday, 24 March 2012 at Avalon Singapore (South Crystal Pavilion, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018972), 8.30 – 10.30 pm. Come on down and cheer for your favourite charity / celebrity!!!
Irene Ang (aka Mrs Rosie Phua Chu Kang) will be pole-dancing for Singapore Hospice Council. She faces Hossan Leong and Ms Tan Kheng Hua who are dancing for their respective, chosen charities.
You may make your donations in support of Irene & Singapore Hospice Charity at www.sggives.org
The Lien Foundation, Singapore Hospice Council and adamsapple, a local design company, launched an 80-page coffee table book that chronicles the last months of eight terminally ill patients. Titled 'Departure, Living before Leaving', the year-long 'labour of love' is the voluntary work of four established photographers.
Proceeds from the book sales will go to the Singapore Hospice Council. Two thousand copies in English have been printed and will be sold at $40 each.
To order a copy, please email to secretariat@singaporehospice.org.sg for more details. An additional $5 will be charged for postage and packaging.
COMING EVENTS for Yr 2013
SHC Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Forum (Tuesday, 21 May 2013)
Fearlessness: The Martial Art of Spirituality Zechariah J. Yeo
Speaker: Nursing Officer, Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Venue: HCA Hospice Care, Auditorium, Level 3
12 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308437
SHC Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Forum (Tuesday, 30 April 2013)
Knock Knock! "Who's There?"
Speaker: Dr Jamie Zhou, Palliative AST Registrar
Date: Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Time: 1pm to 2pm (Registration and Lunch from 12 noon)
Venue: HCA Hospice Care, Auditorium, Level 3
12 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308437
Ngee Ann Polytechnic is pleased to share with you that Apr 2013 intake for Specialist Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing is open for application.
Application Closing Date: 28 Feb 2013
Course Start & End Date: 3 Apr 2013- 7 Dec 2013 (full Specialist Diploma qualification)
Duration: 8 months
Day/ Time: Alternate Wednesday (3 pm to 6 pm) and
Alternate Saturday (8.30 am to 5.30 pm)
SHC Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Forum (Tuesday, 19 March 2013)
End of Life Preferences for Late Stage Cancer Treatment
Speaker: Assoc Prof Eric Finkelstein, Director, Lien Centre for Palliative Care
Date: 19 March 2013
Time: 1pm to 2pm (Registration and Lunch start at 12 noon)
Venue: HCA Hospice Care, Auditorium, Level 3
12 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308437
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SHC Journal Club (Tuesday, 26 February 2013)
Advance Care Planning for Renal Patients: Same Same, but Different.
Details as follow:-
Speaker: Dr Grace Lee (Consultant Nephrologist, Gleaneagles Hospital).
Date: 26 February 2013 (Tuesday).
Time: 1300hr - 1400hr (Registration and Lunch start at 12 noon).
Venue: HCA Hospice Care, Auditorium, Level 3, 12 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308437.
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SHC Journal Club (Tuesday, 29 January 2013)
This month, the SHC Journal Club looks at "Enhancing the Palliative Radiotherapy Experience for Patients, Caregivers and Healthcare Providers".
Details as follow:-
Speaker: Dr Daniel Quah (Registrar, DPM NCCS)
Date: Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Time: 1pm to 2 pm
(Lunch & registration from 12 p.m.)
Venue: National Cancer Centre Singapore, 11 Hospital Drive,
Level 4, Auditorium, Singapore 169610
Healthy Food & Herbs Sharing with Family Reunion theme (conduct in Mandarin).
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