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Jessie Khoo-Gan has been appointed General Manager of Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay, a 476-room hotel located in the riverside district of Clarke Quay.
SINGAPORE, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sustainability efforts were already embedded in Farrer Park Hospital's ("FPH" or "the Hospital") DNA since its early phase of conceptualisation. Since FPH went operational in 2014, the Hospital has attained optimal energy savings of 30 per cent annually. Within the Hospital, light fittings with motion sensors that are designed to switch off when not in use have been implemented to minimize wastage of energy. Energy recovery wheels are also in place to convert heat and humidity from the airstream into cool air for the building. Furthermore, the air distribution system in the Hospital is fitted with UV emitters to prevent pathogens from entering the Hospital. This provides guests, patients, and employees access to high quality indoor air; all while helping the Hospital reduce up to 52.9 per cent of energy consumption compared to average systems in the market. In addition to energy saving, the Hospital has also implemented water efficiency management as well as environmental and recycling measures. This includes a rainwater harvesting system to irrigate landscape gardens around the property. The building's piping infrastructure is also ready to receive and take on future water development projects with NEWater, once the option opens up. On environmental and recycling efforts, the Hospital uses products with a high percentage of pre- and post-consumer recycled content with parts that are recyclable. FPH is housed in Connexion, a building that has been certified Green Mark Platinum by the Building and Construction Authority since 2011 and developed with sustainability in mind. One notable green feature is the iconic triangular sunshades that shield the Hospital and Farrer Park Medical Centre ("FPMC") from harsh sunlight; effectively mitigating the overall temperature of the building. It also allowed for natural ventilation and for landscaped gardens to thrive. To promote green transportation, electric car charging stations have been introduced to priority parking lots in the Hospital's car park. Bicycle parking lots are also available to encourage employees and guests to cycle and minimise their carbon footprint. On September 17, 2020, FPH became the first healthcare facility in Singapore to receive a green loan from United Overseas Bank Limited. As of December 2021, about S$23 million out of the green loan has been used to maintain efficiency of the abovementioned green facilities. Hospital operations will continue to be monitored and refined in the coming years with the support of the green loan. On March 16, 2021, FPH became the first hospital in Singapore to support the Garden City Fund's Plant-A-Tree program. The sustainability event that was held in conjunction with the Hospital's fifth anniversary saw 50 trees planted along Sungei-Serangoon Park Connector. Volunteers included FPMC specialists, pioneering employees, as well as representatives from the management and board of directors. Reflecting on the Hospital's efforts for sustainability thus far, Dr. Timothy Low, Chief Executive Officer of FPH, said: "Rising sea levels and increasing temperatures are living proof that global warming is real. While healthcare institutions' priority firmly rooted in good clinical outcomes and quality patient care, sustainability is often an overlooked area. Daily disposables and medical waste produced add on to extra waste on Earth that may take months or even years to dispose of. Through our advocacy and efforts, we hope to encourage others to do more for sustainability in healthcare." Dr Low was one of the panellists at the ESG and Sustainability Event organised by SpeakIn on July 21, 2022 providing insights on the relevance of sustainability in a healthcare system. With a growing population of more older persons, a good quality of air and water helps keep the elderly who are physically more vulnerable from being more susceptible to diseases. Other areas that hospital can contribute is the management of waste for infection control and conscious use of earth resources like water and lighting in the clinical areas. He will be a panellist discussing Going Green Holistically & Sustainably for Our Business, Buildings & Cities at the upcoming HASH Innovation Asia Summit on September 1, 2022. About Farrer Park Hospital Farrer Park Hospital is the latest private tertiary acute care hospital in Singapore. The facility includes Farrer Park Medical Centre with specialist clinics, medical technology, nuclear medicine, and radiology services to support various surgical specialties in oncology, orthopaedic, gastroenterology, and cardiology. Designed by healthcare professionals and conveniently built above an underground train station, the hospital is a carefully created environment to enable modern yet holistic care for all its patients. The hospital shares numerous calming gardens and inspiring artworks with its related hotel, One Farrer Hotel. Synergies between the hospital and hotel provide families and visitors with enhanced food and beverage experiences, accommodation choices, lifestyle programs, and conference facilities. Farrer Park Hospital and One Farrer Hotel are part of The Farrer Park Company Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based company. For more information, please visit www.farrerpark.com For media enquiries, please contact: Farrer Park Hospital Cho Kai En Corporate Communications Tel: +65 6705 2680 Email:chokaien@farrerpark.com Joyce See Corporate Communications Email: joycesee@farrerpark.com SOURCE Farrer Park Hospital
Enhanced detection allows for higher polyp detection rates and more effective screening for colorectal cancer SINGAPORE, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Farrer Park Hospital ("FPH" or "the Hospital") today announced that it has introduced artificial intelligence ("AI") assisted colorectal screening service. It aims to improve detection, classification, screening, and surveillance for colorectal polyps and cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the top cancers among men and women in Singapore[1]. Screening should begin at age 50 years for individuals without any risk factors. However, for individuals with an increased risk, screening should beginfrom 40 years old for those with increased risk.[2] To ensure that patients get the most out of their colonoscopy, FPH added the AI-assisted screening tool to allow for more accurate detection of polyps. Every frame captured during the colonoscopy will be assessed and processed using the AI in the device. As a result, the system will automatically alert doctors performing the scope in real-time if varying shapes and sizes of polyps and lesions are detected. Studies have shown that the higher polyp detection rates are, the more effective patients can be protected from colorectal cancer[3]. FPH launched the pilot service as a trial on 1 March 2022 in conjunction with Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Officially concluding on 30 April 2022, during which more than 360 colonoscopies were conducted successfully by the hospital's practising Gastroenterologists and General Surgeons. Sharing his thoughts on the AI-powered screening tool, Dr. Desmond Wai, Consultant Gastroenterologist, said: "With AI assistance, it helps to reduce false negative results and the polyps that are detected during each scan are highlighted clearly. Risk of missing polyps is reduced. This improves the accuracy of the scopes conducted which are essential in a patient's health journey." In agreement with Dr. Wai, Dr. Chew Min Hoe, Senior Consultant and Colorectal Surgeon practicing at FPH added: "The utility of AI while new, has been gradually embraced internationally and locally. The enhancement of detection of polyps are especially useful for flat and sessile polyps which can often be missed. Preliminary data both locally and internationally suggest an increase in polyp detection up to 20-30%. Early detection and removal help in the overall preventive health of patients from developing cancer, and is aligned with the national healthcare policy changes made this year." He is also president of the Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Dr. Timothy Low, Chief Executive Officer of FPH, said: "FPH is always looking at new modalities to support our patients' aspiration of quality of life. The enhanced colonoscopy service represents our ongoing commitment to improving patients' treatment outcomes from the start - early detection through screening anchored in healthcare technology." On 1 May 2022, FPH started the AI-assisted colonoscopy service. About Farrer Park Hospital Farrer Park Hospital is the latest private tertiary acute care hospital in Singapore. The facility includes Farrer Park Medical Centre with specialist clinics, medical technology, nuclear medicine, and radiology services to support various surgical specialties in oncology, orthopaedic, gastroenterology, and cardiology. Designed by healthcare professionals and conveniently built above an underground train station, the hospital is a carefully created environment to enable modern yet holistic care for all its patients. The hospital shares numerous calming gardens and inspiring artworks with its related hotel, One Farrer Hotel. Synergies between the hospital and hotel provide families and visitors with enhanced food and beverage experiences, accommodation choices, lifestyle programs, and conference facilities. Farrer Park Hospital and One Farrer Hotel are part of The Farrer Park Company Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based company. For more information, please visit www.farrerpark.com. For media enquiries, please contact: Farrer Park Hospital Cho Kai En Corporate Communications Tel: +65 6705 2680 Email:chokaien@farrerpark.com Joyce See Corporate Communications Email: joycesee@farrerpark.com References [1] National Registry of Diseases Singapore. 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.nrdo.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider3/default-document-library/scr-2019_annual-report_final.pdf?sfvrsn=fa847590_0 [2] https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider4/guidelines/cpg_cancer-screening.pdf [3] Corley DA, Jenson CD, Marks AR JR, et al. Adenoma Detection Rate and Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Death. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2014; 370: 2539-2541. SOURCE Farrer Park Hospital
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