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A Golden Thread approach to transforming Maternal and Child …

(4 days ago) Maternal and child health (MCH) in Singapore is entering a new phase, with challenges different to those faced 50 years ago. The advancement of medical technologies and access to MCH resources have led to a dramatic fall in maternal and infant mortality rates. However, there has been a steep rise in … See more

https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-022-04893-8

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New maternal and child health research institute opens in …

(8 days ago) WEBSINGAPORE: A new research institute focusing on maternal and child health was launched at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) on Friday (Oct 8), to fill "unmet needs" of the population by

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/maternal-child-health-research-institute-mchri-kk-hospital-2229526

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Singapore’s first community hub for child development …

(Just Now) WEBKK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), in partnership with SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) and Temasek Foundation, has launched Singapore’s first community hub for child development and maternal …

https://www.singhealth.com.sg/news/patient-care/singapores-first-community-hub-for-child-development-and-maternal-health

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New research institute to focus on maternal and child health in …

(1 days ago) WEBNew research institute to focus on maternal and child health in Singapore 2021-11-02T03:50:20.0000000Z. SingHealth Article Page 4959 "MCHRI can help to strengthen and build an integrated ecosystem to provide wraparound support for the mother-child dyad. "MCHRI is well placed to forge a collaborative community - comprising researchers

https://www.singhealth.com.sg/rhs/news/tomorrows-medicine/new-research-institute-to-focus-on-maternal-and-child-health-in-singapore

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MOH COS 2021 FACTSHEET STRIVING FOR BETTER HEALTH …

(Just Now) WEB• Better design and delivery of health services for both mother and child to enhance convenience to the family. New workgroup on healthy living for ethnic minority groups 6. Our review of national health data has shown significant disparities in the health behaviours and outcomes across ethnicities. While the Chinese consistently have the

https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/cos-2021/cos2021-media-factsheet---striving-for-better-health-for-all.pdf

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Singapore’s first community hub for child development and …

(7 days ago) WEBSingapore’s first community hub for child development and maternal health 2021-07-23T08:00:13.0000000Z. the mother and child dyad is inseparable in its interdependency on health outcomes and well-being. We are also partnering organisations in the vicinity to strengthen the ecosystem of support for maternal and …

https://polyclinic.singhealth.com.sg/news/patient-care/singapores-first-community-hub-for-child-development-and-maternal-health

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A Golden thread approach to transforming maternal and child …

(8 days ago) WEBEmergence of these twin “metabolic and mental health” challenges in Singapore has been made evident from two mother-child prospective cohort studies, namely the Sin-gapore PREconception Study of long-Term maternal and child Outcomes (S-PRESTO) and the Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) studies [21, 22].

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s12884-022-04893-8.pdf

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Maternal and Child Health Research in Singapore

(8 days ago) WEBShe is currently actively involved in planning and initiating a new model-of-care to improve mother-child health in a life-course manner. Dr Saumya Jamuar is a Clinical Geneticist at KKH and a Clinical Director at SingHealth Duke-NUS Institute of Precision Medicine. He also serves as the Lead PI of the Singapore Childhood Undiagnosed Disease.

https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/allevents/detail/index/maternal-and-child-health-research-in-singapore

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Launch of a new model of integrated care for mother and child

(9 days ago) WEB21 Jan 2020. 21 January 2020, Singapore - Parents of children aged four years and younger can now enjoy integrated maternal health and child health services at the new Temasek Foundation Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub. Located within SingHealth Polyclinics - Punggol, the hub is the first of its kind and will benefit up to …

https://www.singhealth.com.sg/news/patient-care/launch-of-a-new-model-of-integrated-care-for-mother-and-child

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Temasek Foundation

(3 days ago) WEBThe Temasek Foundation Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub launched at Punggol Polyclinic, together with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) provides comprehensive care to both mother and child. It provides a structured framework of screening and early intervention services to optimise health from pregnancy, infancy, …

https://www.temasekfoundation.org.sg/work/tsc-maternal-and-child-wellness-ensuring-holistic-well-being-for-mothers-and-their-children

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Launch of a new model of integrated care for mother and child

(2 days ago) WEB21 January 2020, Singapore - Parents of children aged four years and younger can now enjoy integrated maternal health and child health services at the new Temasek Foundation Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub. Located within SingHealth Polyclinics - Punggol, the hub is the first of its kind and will benefit up to 5,000 pairs of …

https://www.sgh.com.sg/news/patient-care/launch-of-a-new-model-of-integrated-care-for-mother-and-child

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Influences of the perinatal diet on maternal and child health

(1 days ago) WEBSuboptimal macronutrient balance and micronutrient inadequacies can lead to undesirable maternal body composition and metabolism, in turn influencing the health of the mother and leading to longer-term metabolic and cognitive health consequences in the infant. The GUSTO (Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes) study, a mother

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31973784/

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Community Family and Child Health National University Hospital

(6 days ago) WEBCommunity Family and Child Health. The Division of Community Family and Child Health seeks to integrate services and partnerships to support and address the health needs of our children and their families beyond the realm of healthcare. Through the various programmes, the division is committed to a family-focused, life-course approach to tackle

https://www.nuh.com.sg/our-services/Specialties/WomenandChildrensHealth/Pages/Community-Family-and-Child-Health.aspx

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MOH News Highlights - Ministry of Health

(9 days ago) WEBMore family-centric service delivery as a mother-child dyad at polyclinics 25. The mother-child dyad services have been implemented at nine polyclinics as of 1 March 2023, including the pilot sites at Punggol and Yishun Polyclinics. 26. Following good outcomes achieved at Punggol and Yishun Polyclinics, MOH is scaling up the delivery of

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/promoting-healthier-living-for-all-ages-and-families

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Budget debate: New task force to boost women and children's …

(5 days ago) WEBMar 05, 2021, 04:23 PM. SINGAPORE - A new inter-agency task force has been set up to ensure there is comprehensive support to help women prepare for motherhood, and help children attain good

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/helping-children-get-a-head-start-even-before-they-are-born

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MOH News Highlights - Ministry of Health

(2 days ago) WEBBringing together healthcare agencies and social services to extend more holistic support to mother and child. We started mother-child dyad service pilots at our polyclinics, where mother and child can access services during the same visit, ranging from vaccination to childhood developmental and postnatal depression screenings. At …

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/speech-by-mr-masagos-zulkifli-second-minister-for-health-at-the-launch-of-the-inaugural-child-conference-27-october-2022-9am-at-the-grand-copthorne-waterfront-hotel/

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Parent Hub: Child Health Booklet

(7 days ago) WEBSince 1984, every Singapore child grows up with their very own Child Health Booklet (CHB), also affectionately known as the “baby book”. This booklet is provided to every baby at time of delivery in hospitals in Singapore. The “baby book” becomes a personalised data bank of every child’s health records for easy access by either parent

https://www.healthhub.sg/programmes/parent-hub/child-health-booklet

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A Golden Thread approach to transforming Maternal and Child …

(3 days ago) WEBBackground. Maternal and child health (MCH) forms the bedrock of healthy families and societies [].Improving MCH is vital for all countries, but particularly for Singapore, because of rapid socio-economic development, ageing and ultra-low fertility rates [2, 3].Over the past 50 years, Singapore has made remarkable achievements in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9284894/

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A Golden Thread approach to transforming Maternal and Child …

(1 days ago) WEBAbstract. Maternal and child health (MCH) in Singapore is entering a new phase, with challenges different to those faced 50 years ago. The advancement of medical technologies and access to MCH resources have led to a dramatic fall in maternal and infant mortality rates. However, there has been a steep rise in the rates of obesity and …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35836151/

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Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub - SingHealth

(7 days ago) WEBThe Integrated Maternal and Child Health Wellness Hub is a programme in SingHealth Polyclinics aiming to support the health and well-being of mothers and young children. The programme is located at selected Polyclinics and aims to provide screening for mothers and children who come to the Polyclinics for immunisation and developmental

https://polyclinic.singhealth.com.sg/patient-care/p-imcwh

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Impact of mHealth interventions on maternal, newborn, and child …

(3 days ago) WEBBackground Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have been harnessed in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to address the intricate challenges confronting maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH). This review aspires to scrutinize the effectiveness of mHealth interventions on MNCH outcomes during the pivotal first 1000 …

https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-024-03417-9

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Maine Supreme Court case offers insight into child welfare system

(6 days ago) WEBA state supreme court case found a mother’s parental rights were unfairly terminated, providing a rare glimpse inside the opaque child welfare system. Credit: Photo by Stephanie McFeeters. A recent court ruling shows how Maine’s lack of services can result in parents losing custody over their children. Author: By Josh Keefe of The Maine

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/maine-lost-sight-parents-and-childrens-right-to-be-together-the-case-of-barni-a-dhhs/97-3a77518f-c37a-4ef3-b82b-ed61529923c0

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M'sia Foreign Affairs minister Mohd Hasan to make 1st official visit …

(7 days ago) WEBMalaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamad Hasan will make an official visit to Singapore from May 27 to 28, 2024. 'Inside Out 2'-themed children's festival at Gardens by the Bay until Jun

https://mothership.sg/2024/05/malaysian-minister-foreign-affairs-first-visit-singapore/

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Exclusive breastfeeding reduces health costs - Kompas.id

(6 days ago) WEBIt is stated that avoidable healthcare costs could be reduced by at least 10 pounds sterling or approximately IDR 204,000 if all babies given formula milk were given exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6-8 weeks of their lives. Also read: 1,001 Benefits of Breast Milk. "Breastfeeding has significant health and economic benefits.

https://www.kompas.id/baca/english/2024/05/25/en-pemberian-asi-eksklusif-menekan-biaya-pelayanan-kesehatan

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A Puyallup man was found at Sea-Tac with child sexual abuse

(8 days ago) WEBSat, May 25, 2024, 9:30 AM EDT · 2 min read. 1. A 23-year-old Puyallup man was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison for producing and possessing images of child sexual abuse following his

https://www.yahoo.com/news/puyallup-man-found-sea-tac-133000400.html

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MOH News Highlights - Ministry of Health

(2 days ago) WEBIn view of the good results and positive feedback received on the mother-child dyad service model, the Child and Maternal Health and Well-being Taskforce has recommended that the mother-child dyad services be scaled up to 12 more polyclinics. In particular, the EMBRACE programme will be expanded to all existing NHGP Polyclinics to allow more

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/plans-to-enhance-embrace-programme-to-mitigate-ante--and-post-natal-mental-health-depression-for-mothers/

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Man, 37, apprehended after sitting on AYE - Mothership.SG

(9 days ago) WEBSingapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Institute of Mental Health: 6389-2222 (24 hours) Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 (for primary school-aged children)

https://mothership.sg/2024/05/man-sit-expressway-singapore/

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Mother and Child Health Webinar 2022 - Singapore Health Services

(3 days ago) WEB12 February 2022 • Pre-pregnancy health – Giving your child the best start in life! • Red flags for autism and developmental delays • Social-emotional development in young children • Early literacy – Songs, rhymes and activity plays for babies 19 February 2022 • What to expect when you are expecting – The pregnancy journey • Turning blue to pink …

https://www.singhealth.com.sg/rhs/events/others/mother-and-child-health-webinar-2022---supporting-the-health-and-well-being-of-mothers-and-young-children

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These mothers lost children to opioid overdoses. On Mother's …

(5 days ago) WEBMore than a decade later, as fatal opioid overdoses are skyrocketing across the U.S., Dunkle, 63, and other grieving family members have joined forces to call for compassionate treatment rather

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/11/opioid-crisis-overdoses-families-need-compassion/73633699007/

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Mother Sophie Roome and family remember 2yo boy Rowan killed …

(1 days ago) WEBFamily and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-0. 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732; Women's Crisis Line: 1800 811 811

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-22/nsw-lismore-sophie-roome-family-rowan-murder-suicide/103877576

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Man shoots his 6-month-old baby multiple times at home near …

(8 days ago) WEBSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — A man shot his 6-month-old baby multiple times Friday at a home northwest of Phoenix after taking the infant and its mother captive, but the mother escaped with minor injuries and the child was expected to survive, authorities said.

https://apnews.com/article/baby-shot-arizona-house-fire-078aade300943961e645255219f7f9f6

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Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt sign policy following fatal

(7 days ago) WEBSingapore Airlines has tweaked its in-flight seatbelt sign policies and altered at least one flight route after a turbulence incident this week killed one person and left dozens more hospitalized

https://abc7.com/post/singapore-airlines-seatbelt-sign-policy-fatal-turbulence-incident/14864959/

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I Struggled to View My Transgender Wife As Another Mother to …

(Just Now) WEBHealth After my husband transitioned into my wife, I struggled to think of her as another mother to our kids. Essay by Jess deCourcy Hinds . 2024-05-12T13:07:01Z I was my children's birth

https://www.businessinsider.com/transgender-wife-struggle-mother-our-kids-2024-5

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MOH News Highlights - Ministry of Health

(5 days ago) WEBThe Ministry of Health (MOH) is closely tracking the recent rise in COVID-19 infections in Singapore. While there is no indication that the circulating variants are more transmissible or cause more severe disease compared to previous variants, immunity in the population has likely waned over time. We urge the public to stay updated with COVID

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/update-on-covid-19-situation

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What to Know About COVID FLiRT Variants - Johns Hopkins

(3 days ago) WEBKP.2 is one of several variants being referred to as “FLiRT variants,” named after the technical names for their mutations. The prevalence of these variants comes at a critical time, when experts are deciding how to formulate the fall COVID vaccine. In this Q&A, Andy Pekosz, PhD, a professor in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/what-to-know-about-covid-flirt-variants

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