
Tzu Chi Foundation (Singapore), in collaboration with Red Cross Singapore, organised the first community blood donation drive for 2022 at Jing Si Hall in Pasir Ris on March 26, 2022. The event attracted 125 people to register as blood donors and raised 100 bags of blood.
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Lakeside Family Medicine Clinic may not be on the front line battling the pandemic like hospitals, but it has put up a strong defence in this fight for the past two years. It has undertaken the tasks of triage, assessment and referral, as well as long-term care of elderly patients with chronic diseases. To the best of its ability, it has supported Singapore in its endeavour to ensure that its healthcare system is not overwhelmed.
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It is a widely known fact that healthcare workers have been toiling long and hard to help us get through the seemingly never-ending pandemic. Hear from a Tzu Chi medical doctor on how the pandemic has been like for him in the past two years.
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With the pandemic limiting the number of physical activities held over the past two years, a rare opportunity for seniors to be engaged in a physical setting came in the form of a Chinese New Year party held at Tzu Chi SEEN centres last week. The activity provided much-needed joy and comfort . . .
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As the Chief Physiotherapist of Tzu Chi Singapore’s Day Rehabilitation Centre (DRC), Mr Jothiramalingam Vinoth has been an integral part of the organisation since 2015. We delve deeper into his life to find out what has kept him going all these years.
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For a period of almost a month from 12 October 2021 to 8 November 2021, three to five Tzu Chi volunteers have been diligently making their way to Chia Ping Community Isolation Facility (CIF) each morning. In a bid to provide support to frontline healthcare workers . . .
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Several facilities across Singapore have been re-designated to house infected patients due to the increase in COVID-19 community cases in recent times. With the F1 Pit Building the latest to be converted to a COVID-19 Treatment Facility (CTF) for elderly patients, Tzu Chi volunteers . . .
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The father of western medicine, Hippocrates once said: "Your food is your medicine". The blood test results of 46 participants in North District’s ‘Healthier Me 21-Day Challenge’ revealed a significant drop in the ‘three high’ indexes – proof that a better diet can nurse one back to health.
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As part of Singapore’s 56th National Day celebrations, some 250 migrant workers from over five dormitories were able to let their hair down and engage in various activities organised by several non-profit organisations including Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre.
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Weight loss, lowered "three highs", and developing a more acute sense of taste are some of the significant health improvements experienced by participants who took up the "21-day Healthy Diet Challenge".
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Tzu Chi SEEN centres continue to reach out to needy elderly in the community during difficult times, as part of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) baseline service plan.
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Tzu Chi International Medical Association of Singapore and volunteers piloted the "Healthier Me 21-Day Challenge" programme in the Eastern region and attracted 34 participants. How can diet improve our physical well-being? Let’s see the result in 21 days!
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Due to the worsening of the COVID-19 situation in Cambodia, Tzu Chi Organization (Singapore) had arranged for medical supplies donated by Tzu Chi Taiwan and two local entrepreneurs to be delivered to this ASEAN country.
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Pandemic? Stormy weather? Change of location? Fear not, because there is a group of enthusiastic “raging” supporters who are willing to go wherever the blood donation event is held.
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Despite the enforcement of travel restrictions in many countries amid the pandemic, a charter flight from Singapore had flown to Hualien Airport in late April to complete the collection of a rare non-relative donated bone marrow via transit without entry.
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Tzu Chi Singapore continues to send love and blessings to doctors, nurses and healthcare provider who are coping with the challenges and changes COVID-19 has brought to the healthcare industry.
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Tzu Chi’s Medical Home Care team conducts regular home visits to the homes of their patients and is available round the clock just like any convenience store. This is a story about the interaction between the medical team and one of their patients that...
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The annual Tzu Chi free dental clinic for MINDS clients had a carnival-like spirit, with volunteers dressed up as Santa Clause, lively festive songs, eco-fashion show, skit performance, etc. Such a joyous atmosphere allowed the intellectually challenged..
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