SingHealth launched two Family Nexus pilot sites in 2024, making it easier for families with young children to access health and social services in one convenient location close to home. Read about how Family Nexus supports parents and caregivers in the latest issue of Singapore Health.  

Also in this issue, find out about Singapore General Hospital’s (SGH) Acute Medical Ward which is now housed in the new SGH Emergency / National Neuroscience Institute building. With essential services under one roof, the ward aims to shorten hospital stays by frontloading rapid assessments, diagnoses, and treatment.  

Read about a kidney donated by a father to his son that is nearing a century in age—underscoring the lasting benefits of living organ donations. Plus, a new study sheds light on frailty in older adults, examining the role of resilience and self-efficacy in recovery and patient care.