Woodlands Health Campus Explained

Woodlands Health Campus
Org/Group:National Healthcare Group
Location:17 Woodlands Dr 17, Singapore 737628
Country:Singapore
Funding:Public
Type:District General
Community hospital
Beds:1,800
Emergency:Yes
Founded:
Publictransit:Woodlands South
Coordinates:1.4248°N 103.795°W
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Woodlands Health Campus (abbreviation: WHC), also known simply as Woodlands Health (abbreviation: WH) or colloquially as Woodlands General Hospital (abbreviation: WGH), is a government founded medical complex in Woodlands, Singapore. The hospital officially opened on 13 July 2024 and alongside Woodlands serves the northern and northwest populations of the country.[1] Woodlands Health Campus collectively consists of both acute and community facilities.

Operated by the National Healthcare Group (NHG), WHC has a total capacity of 1,800 beds[2] and offers general hospital services with community-based care and is part of Singapore's master plan in providing quality and accessible healthcare to all Singaporeans. WHC also partners with primary care physicians, polyclinics and intermediate and long-term care providers to offer more community-based care for the residents of northern and northwestern Singapore.

History

Woodlands Health Campus had a groundbreaking ceremony on 18 April 2017.[3]

The hospital started operations on 22 December 2023,[4] with the official opening held on 13 July 2024.[1]

Facilities

A Healing Garden, consisting of 1.5ha of the park­land, was created between two of WH’s buildings as a purpose-built therapeutic garden. The garden is maintained by National Parks Board.

The campus also consisted of a 322-bed nursing home which is managed by Ren Ci Hospital.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamadi . Lutfil . Woodlands Health opening offers nearby residents 'more convenient access' to hospital services: SM Lee . CNA . 21 July 2024 . en . 13 July 2023.
  2. News: Khalik . Salma . 2024-07-13 . Opening of Woodlands Health eases load of other hospitals, including their emergency departments . 2024-08-07 . The Straits Times . en . 0585-3923.
  3. Web site: Khalik . Salma . Woodlands Health Campus will add 1,800 beds and use technology for better patient care . The Straits Times . 21 July 2024 . en . 18 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Ying . Lee Li . New hospital opens in Woodlands, can expand to 1,800 beds for future needs . The Straits Times . 21 July 2024 . en . 22 December 2023.