Stroke Support Station News Today

Health News - For Ms Sarasvathi Ramasamy, how she looked was the least of her concerns after having a stroke in February 2023. She recounted the shock of the stroke and how the psychological struggle began when her condition had stabilised in hospital. “I began to fight it... Read more at www.tnp.sg

A make-up workshop held by non-profit Stroke Support Station was aimed at helping the stroke survivors regain confidence. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In this four-part series, we meet emerging Asian designers who are championing accessibility, inclusivity and femininity, and looking to make a positive change through fashion. In part one, we get to know Claudia Poh, a Singaporean designer who is reimagining elegant clothing to empower those with limited mobility.

Strokes are on the rise in Singapore, with about 9,000 cases in 2020. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore News - Unable to speak on waking up from a coma following a stroke in May 2016, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat resorted to scribbling on a piece of paper to communicate with his wife. And the first thing he asked for? Coffee. “I have been drinking coffee my whole... Read more at www.tnp.sg

Also, Manulife Hong Kong is commencing an initiative to provide teleconsultation services for seniors amid a new COVID-19 wave.

The clinic will continue to work closely with industry and the academia partners on rehab innovations

SINGAPORE - Ms Chew Poh Yim, the founder of a stroke support charity who held leadership roles in NTUC FairPrice and the wife of Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean, died peacefully on Sunday (Oct 31). The 67-year-old founded Stroke Support Station (S3) in 2015, an initiative that was started by volunteers to support stroke survivors and caregivers. S3 programmes are...

Rest in peace.

Ms Chew Poh Yim died peacefully on Sunday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.