SKH Community Health Fair 2017 – “Prepare. Prevent. Protect.”
31 December 2017
Project Categories
Care Continuum
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
Highlight preventive and holistic care for residents through an interactive and engaging community health fair. Successful awareness campaign that showcased SKH’s mission and strengthened team camaraderie.
Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017
Tags: Care Continuum, Preventive Care, Public Awareness, Community Health, Health Promotion
About this Content
Aims
Highlight preventive and holistic care for residents through an interactive and engaging community health fair.
Background
SKH’s upcoming opening required public awareness of healthcare services and active community engagement.
Methods
A week-long fair at Compass One with exhibits, workshops, and interactive activities themed "Prepare. Prevent. Protect.
Results
Reached 140,000 visitors; engaged 6,000 participants, 870 residents on advance care planning, and recruited 200 volunteers.
Conclusion
Successful awareness campaign that showcased SKH’s mission and strengthened team camaraderie.
Lessons Learnt
Interactive methods, cultural alignment, and grassroots collaborations maximize community engagement.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management 2017 – Best Practice Medal (Public Education Category).
Keywords
Public Education, Community Engagement, Preventive Care, Advance Care Planning.
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Chew Min Hoe |
Project Member(s) | Cecilia Pang |
Connect with this contributor!
A/Prof Chew Min Hoe - chew.min.hoe@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
SHM_CO022_SKH_SKH_Community_Health_Fair_2017_Prepare_Prevent_Protect_combine.pdf (opens in new tab)