What To Know About Healthier SG with Intemedical Clinic

What is Healthier SG?

Healthier SG is a plan by the Ministry of Health to focus on better health and quality of life for everyone.

With Healthier SG, Singaporeans will have:

1. A choice of your preferred family clinic that will guide you to stay healthy;

2. A customised Health Plan and support you to achieve your health goals;

3. Access to community programmes to help you stay active and healthy.

Scroll down to pre-enrol at Intemedical Clinics near you now!

How will I benefit from Healthier SG?

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How do I start my Healthier SG journey?

Check your eligibility:

Depending on your age and condition, Healthier SG is open for enrolment in two batches:

​Early Enrolment (before July 2023) 40 years and above, with existing chronic illness Regularly visits a Healthier SG clinic Pre-enrol at Intemedical Clinics near you now:	​Kick off (from July 2023) 60 years and above Singaporeans or PRs

Enrol @ Kovan

Enrol @ Potong Pasir

Enrol @ Teck Ghee

Enrol @ Tampines

Depending on your eligibility, you can follow the step-by-step guide below to kickstart your Healthier SG journey:

01 Choose Intemedical

Download the HealthHub App and select Intemedical as your preferred clinic

02 Book Visit

Make an appointment for your free first onboarding health consultation

03 Health Plan

Receive your personalised health plan with lifestyle and health advice

04 Screening & Vaccination

Get nationally recommended health screening and vaccinations free

05 Follow Up

Visit us at regular intervals and track your health progress

Kovan Clinic

Address: 210 Hougang Street 21, #01-233, Singapore 530210

Landline: 6243 3036

Whatsapp (message only): 8879 9404

Potong Pasir Clinic

Address: 51 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-29 The Poiz Centre, Singapore 347697

Landline: 6242 6384

WhatsApp (message only): 8022 3129

Teck Ghee Clinic

Address: 338 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 #01-1625 Singapore 560338

Landline: 6904 9579

WhatsApp (message only): 8061 6220

Tampines Clinic

Address: 201E Tampines Street 23 #01-96 Singapore 527201

Landline: 6223 3803

WhatsApp (message only): 8065 0191

Wait, GPFirst!: Visit Your Neighbourhood GPs First for Common Conditions

What is GPFirst?

The GPFirst programme encourages people with mild to moderate medical conditions to visit their General Practitioners (GPs) first, rather than going directly to the Emergency Department (ED).

Going to the GP first allows you to receive timely medical treatment for your condition, and enables EDs to focus on more urgent cases requiring medical attention.

How does GPFirst work?

If you visit Intemedical for a checkup and are referred to the emergency department (ED) via the GPFirst Programme upon assessment of your condition, you will receive a $50 subsidy on the prevailing ED attendance fee of the hospital that you are referred to.*

When should I visit Intemedical instead of an ED?

You should visit Intemedical if you are experiencing:

• Abdominal Pain or Indigestion

• Cold and Flu

• Cuts & Open Wounds

• Fever

• Headaches

• Hives

• Bruises

• Cellulitis

• ​Insect Bites & Stings

• Mild Burns & Scalds

• Diarrhoea & Vomiting

• Nosebleeds

• Sore Eyes

• Strains & Sprains

• Hypertension

Based on the assessment by Intemedical, you will be referred to an acute hospital or Urgent Care Centre in your region. The participating EDs and Urgent Care Centers (UCCs) are as follows:

• Changi General Hospital (CGH)

• Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH)

• National University Hospital (NUH) – Adult ED only

• Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH)

• Sengkang General Hospital (SKH)

• Singapore General Hospital (SGH)

• Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)

• Alexandra Urgent Care Centre (AH UCC)

• Urgent Care Centre (UCC) @ Admiralty

Go to the hospital emergency department only for emergencies that could result in serious complications or death, e.g. strokes, heart attacks, serious injuries.

* Terms and Conditions Apply. Receiving Emergency Departments will determine if the subsidy is applicable.

Kovan Clinic

Address: 210 Hougang Street 21, #01-233, Singapore 530210

Landline: 6243 3036

Whatsapp (message only): 8879 9404

Potong Pasir Clinic

Address: 51 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-29 The Poiz Centre, Singapore 347697

Landline: 6242 6384

WhatsApp (message only): 8022 3129

Teck Ghee Clinic

Address: 338 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 #01-1625 Singapore 560338

Landline: 6904 9579

WhatsApp (message only): 8061 6220

Tampines Clinic

Address: 201E Tampines Street 23 #01-96 Singapore 527201

Landline: 6223 3803

WhatsApp (message only): 8065 0191

We look forward to seeing you and doing our part in keeping the community healthy!

Understanding the Arcturus Subvariant: Key Facts and Safety Measures

Here are the essential facts to know about XBB.1.16, nicknamed “Arcturus”, which is the latest Omicron subvariant being monitored by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Why is it being monitored?

As with every mutated strain, XBB.1.16 (Arcturus) is more contagious than its predecessors.

A study from the University of Tokyo showed that the variant spreads about 1.17 to 1.27 times more efficiently than the XBB.1 and XBB.1.5 strains. Test results also suggest that the variant is “robustly resistant” to a variety of COVID-19 antibodies.

This indicates that the virus may have the potential to spread worldwide in the near future.

Currently, India has logged more than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases from 12 to 13 Apr, and these cases are believed to be driven by XBB.1.16. It has also been detected in more than 20 other countries, including the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom.

In Singapore, the Ministry of Health said the current wave of COVID-19 infections is driven by a mix of XBB subvariants, which also includes XBB.1.16.

What are the symptoms?

Common symptoms to look out for are sore throat, runny nose, fever, fatigue, cough, headaches, muscle pain and abdominal discomfort. In addition, unique to XBB.1.16 infections, many patients have also reported itchy eyes and conjunctivitis.

Thankfully, there is currently no evidence that the subvariant causes increased severity of illness.

Safety measures to protect the well-being

Even though Singapore treats COVID-19 as endemic, it is still good to practice the safety measures we have learnt in the last 3 years during times when we see a surge in infection rates.

Here are some things you and your family can do to protect yourselves:

1. Manage your health

• Keep a close watch on your body for symptoms and take necessary precautions to avoid spreading your illness to others

• Minimise contact with those unwell

2. Good personal hygiene

• Avoid touching your face

• Cover your mouth with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing, and dispose of the soiled tissue paper in the rubbish bin immediately

• Practise regular hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

3. If you are feeling unwell

• Mask up when unwell

• stay at home and avoid social gatherings

• See a doctor promptly

Visit any of our clinics below if you need to see a doctor. All clinics are open from 8 am to 12 pm.

Kovan Clinic

Address: 210 Hougang Street 21, #01-233, Singapore 530210

Landline: 6243 3036

Whatsapp (message only): 8879 9404

Potong Pasir Clinic

Address: 51 Upper Serangoon Rd, #01-29 The Poiz Centre, Singapore 347697

Landline: 6242 6384

WhatsApp (message only): 8022 3129

Teck Ghee Clinic

Address: 338 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 #01-1625 Singapore 560338

Landline: 6904 9579

WhatsApp (message only): 8061 6220

Tampines Clinic

Address: 201E Tampines Street 23 #01-96 Singapore 527201

Landline: 6223 3803

WhatsApp (message only): 8065 0191

Sources:

https://www.gov.sg/article/how-do-i-protect-myself-and-my-family

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/what-arcturus-covid-19-variant-causing-surge-india-3417451