What is the history and focus of KK Women's and Children's Hospital?

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital was founded in 1858 and has grown to be a leading institution in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Neonatology. Today, it's an 830-bed referral center providing tertiary services for high-risk conditions in women and children.

What type of services does the hospital offer and what is their approach to patient care?

The hospital provides a wide range of services for women and children, encompassing everything from prenatal care and childbirth to specialized treatments for complex medical conditions. Their approach is compassionate, multi-disciplinary, and holistic, using the latest medical innovations and technology for the best possible care.

What are some of the specialized departments and centers within Women's Services?

Women's Services at KKH include a comprehensive range of departments, including the KK Breast Centre, KK Endometriosis Centre, KK Gynaecological Cancer Centre, KK Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre, and KKIVF Centre, among others. They cater to various women's health needs, from pregnancy and childbirth to complex gynecological conditions.

What kind of training and research activities does the hospital conduct?

KKH is an Academic Medical Centre dedicated to world-class clinical training and research. They are a major teaching hospital for several medical schools and run the largest specialist training program for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics in Singapore, which are highly regarded for their clinical teaching and research.

How does the hospital prioritize patient experience and care?

KKH strives for a pleasant hospital experience for its patients. This includes delivering seamless service, providing compassionate care, and creating a healing environment. They understand the importance of a positive and supportive experience for both patients and their families.

KK Women's and Children's Hospital

100 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 229899

Since its founding in 1858, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital has evolved into a leader in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Neonatology. Today, the 830-bed hospital is a referral center providing tertiary services to manage high-risk conditions in women and children. A team of about 500 specialists adopts a compassionate, multi-disciplinary, and holistic approach to treatment and harnesses the latest medical innovations and technology to deliver the best medical care possible. As an Academic Medical Centre, KKH believes that world-class clinical training and research are imperative in raising the standard of care. Hence, the Hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it achieves world-class clinical leadership. KKH is a major teaching hospital for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. The hospital also runs the largest specialist training program for Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics in Singapore. Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I) and are highly rated for the high quality of clinical teaching and commitment to translational research. As we continually raise the bar on clinical excellence, we are sensitive to our patients’ needs for a pleasant hospital experience – one where they receive seamless service and enjoy the warmth of compassionate care in a healing environment.

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