What is Tan Tock Seng Hospital known for?

What is Tan Tock Seng Hospital known for?

In March 2003 when Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) struck in Singapore, Tan Tock Seng Hospital was designated as the screening and treatment centre for SARS. Today, the hospital continues to research on emerging infectious diseases and find the best treatment for them.

Can I still visit Tan Tock Seng?

All approved visitors must be 12 years and above and tested negative for COVID-19 (within the last 24hrs). You will not be allowed to enter the wards if you have the following: Issued with MC/SHN/Isolation Order (IO)/Home Recovery Programme (HRP)/Self-isolation. Pending COVID-19 test results.

How many beds does Tan Tock Seng Hospital have?

1,700
Tan Tock Seng Hospital/Number of beds

How do I apply to Tan Tock Seng Hospital?

How to Apply

1. How to apply? Click here to view and apply for all current job opportunities.
2. Contact us. Contact us at [email protected].
3. What’s next? The application process below only serves as a general guide. You may be required to undergo additional assessment depending on the position you have applied for.

Is Tan Tock Seng a philanthropist?

Tan Tock Seng (Chinese: 陳篤生; pinyin: Chén Dǔshēng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Tok-seng; 1798–1850) was a merchant and philanthropist from Singapore.

Why is Tan Tock Seng famous?

Tan started out as a humble vegetable seller and rose to become one of Singapore’s most eminent philanthropists and a leader of the Chinese community. He was the first Asian to be appointed Justice of the Peace. In 1844, he helped set up a hospital for the poor which now bears his name.

Is Tan Tock Seng Hospital under SingHealth?

Today, NNI has a campus co-located with SGH in Outram, but — unlike other SingHealth specialty centres — also has a campus located with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and provides specialty services to most other hospitals in Singapore as well.

Is Tan Tock Seng a company?

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) is the flagship hospital of the National Healthcare Group and part of Singapore’s Public Healthcare System.

Is Tan Tock Seng hospital under SingHealth?

Why did Tan Tock Seng enter Singapore?

Mr Tan Tock Seng was born in Malacca in 1798. As a young man full of entrepreneurial drive, Tan Tock Seng ventured to Singapore in 1819 to start a small roadside business. He would buy fruits, vegetables and fowl from the countryside and hawk the fresh food in the city.

How old is Tan Tock Seng Hospital?

Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Tan Tock Seng Hospital 陈笃生医院 (Chinese) Hospital Tan Tock Seng (Malay) தன் டாக் செங் மருத்துவமனை (Tamil)
Emergency department	Yes
Beds	1700
History
Opened	25 July 1844