Changi General Hospital (CGH) has announced the establishment of the Lee Yong Kiat Faculty Professorship in Academic Healthcare Leadership and Medical Humanities, marking its 90th anniversary. The announcement was made during a celebratory dinner attended by Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies. This professorship, the first of its kind in Singapore, aims to integrate clinical practice with a broader understanding of patient care and ethics, honouring the legacy of the late Professor Lee Yong Kiat.
Named after Professor Lee, a pioneer in Singapore’s medical community, the professorship seeks to support emerging healthcare leaders in research and innovation. Professor Lee was renowned for his holistic approach to healthcare, combining scientific excellence with patient-centred care. Clinical Professor Ng Kee Chong, CEO of CGH, stated, “This faculty professorship will ensure that his values and vision continue to nurture and shape healthcare leaders.”
In addition to the professorship, CGH launched a commemorative coffee table book titled ‘Together, We Flourish: 90 Years of Innovative Care’, chronicling the hospital’s journey from its beginnings as a ‘cottage’ hospital to a comprehensive healthcare campus. The book highlights CGH’s commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.
CGH continues to advance medical care with initiatives such as the AI-powered Wound Care Management Mobile App and the CGH-NNI Integrated Spine Centre’s pioneering awake, robot-assisted spinal surgery. These efforts reflect CGH’s dedication to meeting Singapore’s evolving healthcare needs and its mission to advance healthcare for the future.
