Ministry of Health - HealthHub

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Ever had the trouble of finding your children’s medical records? How many more immunisation jabs does my child need to complete the course? When is the next eye check for my child? Does my child’s school provide regular dental care or dental knowledge? And so much more questions …

If you understand what I am talking about above, then I am here to introduce Singapore’s first one-stop online health information & services portal and mobile application (links for Google or Apple App downloads are found at the bottom of this post) by the Ministry of Health (MOH). This portal aims to provide access to key medical records and health content, not only for yourself but also for your children – HealthHub.

HealthHub, a Smart Nation initiative, aims to solicit user feedback to build a digital companion for healthy living for Singaporeans. The introduction of HealthHub is in line with the Government’s aim to build a Smart Nation by harnessing information technology to improve lives, create more opportunities and build stronger communities. It also advances the Heathcare 2020 vision of improving accessibility to health services as well as MOH’s Healthy Living Master Plan’s vision of making healthy living natural and effortless for Singaporeans.

Some of the main objectives of this app includes:

1. Provide Singaporeans with easy access to reliable health-related content, key medical records and e-services.

2. Increase the health literacy of Singaporeans.

3. Encourage the adoption of healthy habits among Singaporeans.

4. Nudge Singaporeans to take greater ownership of their own health and wellness.

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Enough talk, let’s jump into the App and take a look.

  

On the “Home” page, you will see the features of the HealthHub.
Live Healthy | A-Z | Directory | What’s On | Apps | Deals | Rewards | My Health

 

With a slide to the right, you can start off by logging in to track your personal health records “myHealth” and earn points (which I will talke about later). Log in with your SingPass. If you do not have a SingPass, you can click here to register for one, it will only take you a few minutes.

  

Once you have logged in, the App will automatically start the searching process for your records history.

My latest Lab Test Results I just had in June this year. So convenient!

  

Like mentioned, this App does not just allow me to track my personal health records, more importantly for parents, we are able to track and view our children’s health records too. Just go to “Family Health” and start to key in your children’s Birth Certificate Number / NRIC Number. Simple as ABC.

 

No harm personalizing it with your own photos! =)

 

Same process will be repeated for your children, the App will automatically search for their health records and update within minutes.

   

For those with younger kids, if you need to check on their immunisation records, the days of searching high and low for the paper records are over. Just a tap on your phone, and you will have all the records on your finger tips like never before.

What jabs are completed. What jabs are missing. You will know everything in a glance.

 

In myHealth, you can also view the appointments you have made. No risk of forgetting when to go for your check ups.

An additional security is built in into the App so as to protect whatever health records that may be sensitive or you just don’t want anyone to check your records. Enter a Passcode to unlock your SingPass session.

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Let’s talk about the Healthpoints. Sign up with your Facebook Account gives you 50 Healthpoints. Completed my profile, I got another 100 Healthpoints. You can earn more by sharing Articles, Events, Apps as stated. I have yet to try so, but when I have the time to fiddle more, I will definitely do.

Healthpoints is usable to exchange for LinkPoints where you can redeem shopping vouchers, offset grocery bills at NTUC Fairprice and more.

  

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Live Healthy – over 620 lifestyle articles on health and wellness.

  

Or you can choose to search by “Categories” or “I Am A…”
I chose “I Am A Parent” and the most recent article available is on the topic of “Raising Kids with Healthy Minds.” It was a fun and informative read, talked about raising kids with Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence & Self-esteem. So good!

  

Remember to share the article if you like it or find it useful for others. And earn some Healthpoints too!

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A-Z – easy access to reliable health-related content. Over 500 articles contributed by public healthcare institutions.

  

Can either search by “Categories” or “Index”.

   

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Directory – extensive directory of healthcare facilities & services, as well as lifestyle amenities.

   

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What’s On – browse and register for upcoming Events and Programmes from the public healthcare institutions.

In this segment, there are three different categories to browse and look out for.

Events

 

News

  

Programmes

  

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Apps – discover the latest mobile apps from the public healthcare institutions. If you are one of those who like to be on the go, there are more than 15 different health and wellness apps for you.

  

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Deals – more than 40 deals and new ones added monthly. Only available on HealthHub mobile app, for ease of users to visit shops for direct and instant redemption.

You can check out the latest or featured or most viewed deals.

  

Or just browse by categories and what is nearby.

 

Even on a Health App, we cannot lose the Singaporean spirit of Shopping for good deals!

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Features to be made available in future

1. Health and Wellness
- Push Notifications (eg. Screening, Student Health/Dental, Immunisation)
- Student Health/Dental Consent Form
- Gamification/Quiz

2. Medical
- Patient Medication (eg. Medication Reminders, Medication Refill, Medication Adherence Data)
- Medication Information Leaflet
- Patient Self Management of Chronic Conditions

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List of other supporting Public Healthcare Institutions

a. Agency for Integrated Care
b. Alexandra Health System
c. Eastern Health Alliance
d. Health Sciences Authority
e. Integrated Health Information Systems
f. Jurong Health Services
g. National Healthcare Group
h. National University Health System
i. Singapore Health Services

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Google Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.gov.hpb.healthhub

Apple App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/healthhub-sg/id1034200875?ls=1&mt=8

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Last words after reviewing through the entire HealthHub app. It took me quite a well to go through everything. But I think it’s worth it, because this is truly an unique app that finally puts everything in order. From sorting out my messy medical records and those of my girls, to giving me some reading pleasures of interesting health topics, to finding out the nearest health directory, this app has nothing short of being amazing. My question is, “What took you so long to roll out such an app?”

All apps can be improved and here are some suggestions I would like to see in the near future for this app.

1. Possible to add spouse and parents to the FamilyHealth section?
I understand that for spouse and parents, they may have their own SingPass login and this may be a potential problem. But maybe the various authorities involved can work out something like giving permission to certain family members to view the records. Especially so for aging parents who are sometimes forgetful or not so tech savvy to keep track of their health issues. As children, we can help them or remind them.

2. Can the HealthPoints be used to pay for certain deals found in the app?
Currently, the HealthPoints seems to be restricted to use to redeem shopping vouchers, offset grocery at NTUC. Since there is a great list of more than 40 deals provided by various shops, then it makes sense for users to be able to offset HealthPoints for the deals.

3. Appointments, can we make appointments through the app?
The idea of showing what appointments we have is good. What about making it better if we can make appointments via the app? Like Polyclinic appointments, dental appointments, yearly health check ups, x-ray appointments, etc.

Made A Difference (M.A.D.) Race

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We woke up at 6am on a Saturday morning, when it was usually a sleep in for everyone. Travelled from far North to far South, the Sentosa Island. All for a MAD Race. Truly it sounded “mad” when I first told the girls (wife included) we were going to run a 5km race. For them, it was unthinkable, it was mission impossible. But reality sinks in fast and before we know it, we were at the Finishing Line.

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The M.A.D. Race is an inaugural run/walk event to raise awareness on depression, with the key objective to help people suffering from depression overcome and walk out of it. Organized by Touch Community Services, this race seek to rally people in Singapore to come together to participate in a 5km run or 2.5km walk, to show their support and encouragement for people suffering from depression.

As Christians and firm believers of “finding a need and meeting it”, we were more than happy to accept the invitation to be part of this event. What’s more, it is so meaningful to teach the girls more about being MAD, to Made A Difference.

First photo of the day, when are still fresh without sweat but with a sleepy face though.

 

The day is getting ready, thank God the haze is gone for a glorious morning. Even Olaf can’t resist to come out for some clear sky.

Water parade - the girls are getting ready.

 

Every 5km runner will be given 3 color wristbands at the start of the race. We are suppose to collect 4 more as we cross each 1km mark, to complete the rainbow color set.

Mandatory shot of our footwear. Thanks to Sketchers who sponsored our family with new running shoes for this race. They were super light and comfy! I would surely recommend their shoes as compared to the usual big names we are know.

8am sharp! We are ready for our maiden family 5km run.

On your mark. Get set. Go!

Eh.. walking already?

A father got to do what a father got to do, lead by example.

Teaching the girls some basic things about running. Posture and breathing techniques.

On this race, Joey was complaining in the beginning that she was very tired, cannot stay awake for the run. And why do we need to go for a 5km race. I took the opportunity to explain the purpose of the race. We are running to raise awareness so that people can understand that there are some people who are suffering from depression and they need help and encouragement. Joey didn’t really understand what was depression. In the simplest way, I told her that depression is extreme sadness/tiredness, and those who suffers from depression sometimes may feel like there is no meaning to life. I hope I explain correctly but after hearing my simple explanation, Joey came to life. She ran through the 5km with practically no stopping at all. In fact, when I had fallen back to run with Jayne, she went ahead on her own and covered about 2km without anyone running alongside her. I am super super proud of her!

This is us after collecting our third color band, making it six colors in total. Can you see Joey’s rosy cheeks? So cute right.. =)

 

Jayne didn’t give up too. For a 6 years old to complete a 5km run, she did tremendously well too. At the last 1km, she was sprinting towards the finishing line. Even the volunteers were so impressed and had to cheer her on!

Her tired out face after she crossed the finishing line. So funny.. but I am a PROUD DAD!!

 

  

We stayed back a while longer to rest while the girls had their fun coloring Singa at one of the tents.

 

 

In sequence of the rainbow colors, the tents were set up to convey the message of Have Faith, Be Courageous, You Are Valuable, Stay Positive, Help Is Available, Don’t Give Up & Together, We Stand.

All the seven messages are epitomized in the wristbands we have collected.

Victory pose with Andy & Family and Mabel! The blogger friends! We blog we run!

Back at home … The gifts we have collected upon completing the race, umbrellas and rainbow color wristbands, and our completion medals.

And Joey left her comments for this MAD Race.

“We survived & made it through the 5km M.A.D. Race!!! Hope we can make a difference together.”
1st place: Joey Kuan (Fact: Ran 2km without stopping.)
2nd place: Isaiah Kuan (Fact: Ran 1km without stopping. Fantastic!)
3rd place: Jayne Kuan (Fact: Ran at a steady speed! Awesome!)
4th place: Klessis Lee (Fact: Tried to keep up with us! Great job!)

We had a great time and we have Made A Difference!