Category Archive For "Health"
Understanding Hospital Room Rates in Singapore
For patients seeking healthcare in Singapore, understanding hospital room rates is crucial. While Singapore’s healthcare system is world-class, it can also be expensive, especially for those unfamiliar with the system who may end up overpaying for services. Therefore, it is essential to understand the variables affecting hospital room rates, the pricing system employed by hospitals, …
The Ultimate Guide to Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in Singapore
If you are an expat employee based in Singapore and would like to bring your family or your significant other to the country, the long-term visit pass (LTVP) is your best bet. But there are certain criteria that need to be met on the part of both the applicant and the dependents. In this Pacific …
Cost of HPV Vaccination in Singapore 2023
Getting a vaccine against cancer may sound too good to be true, but it’s actually possible at least when it comes to cervical cancer. All you have to do is get an HPV vaccine, which can cost just SGD $300 for adults in Singapore, and not a single cent for schoolchildren. According to research, as …
Public and private hospitals in Singapore: Key differences expats should know
When it comes to Singapore health insurance, many expats in the city may not think about it much. More often than not, their employers will provide them with a private health insurance plan that can be used effectively inside of the city-state. However, they may not have full access to all of the medical facilities …
Everything You Need To Know About ElderShield Singapore
As we age, planning for our future needs is important, especially regarding our health and well-being. This is where ElderShield comes in – a long-term care insurance scheme offered in Singapore to help individuals prepare for their golden years. ElderShield is designed to provide basic financial protection to Singaporeans and permanent residents who may require …
How does Singapore’s healthcare system work?
Singapore’s healthcare system frequently ranks among the best in the world, and it’s admired by many other nations due to its remarkable outcomes. Primary care at government hospitals is heavily subsidized and sometimes even free for Singaporean citizens and permanent residents (PRs), with more deluxe care in private rooms charging extra. However, things are different …
Here’s how your work experience impacts your kids
Parents’ work and children’s well-being are interlinked with each other. The experiences you have at work can shape your children’s beliefs, values, and behaviors, both in the short term and over the long term. As such, it is important for parents to be mindful of how their work life affects their children and to take …
Social fitness: Why you should consider embracing it
Most of us know that fitness is important, but life often gets in the way. Whether it’s because we have to work late, do household chores like laundry and cooking, or even have social commitments (something that’s equally important for our well-being), there are many reasons why staying fit takes the backseat. That said, it’s …
Public vs. private: what to expect from a Singapore hospital ward
When you’re seeking medical care in Singapore, usually, the standard and effectiveness of healthcare you receive will be your priority (as it should be). Fortunately, many public and private hospitals in Singapore offer excellent inpatient services and lodging that can often make your treatment and recovery a little bit more bearable. But just so you …
Everything should know about rainbow babies and miscarriages
Miscarriages are more common than you think, however, no one talks about them. The only way to ‘normalize’ the topic of miscarriages is by talking about it. Over the last few years, celebrities and influencers, such as Michelle Obama, Chrissy Teagan, Megan Markle, and more, have come forward to discuss their personal experience with miscarriage. …