#3 Health
Screenings
We’re all busy – and it’s just too
easy to keep putting off that Pap
screen, mammogram, skin check
or whatever. Here’s a reminder
from IMC’s medical practitioners
that the sooner a problem is
identified, the better the chances
of treating it effectively!
Options to consider include:- Heath Screening: Essential,
Vitality or Comprehensive - Sexual Health: No need to be
embarrassed, as they do them
all the time for both men and
women - Women’s Gynaecological:
Many of the IMC doctors can
provide your regular gynae
needs - Helper’s Health: A screening
to establish whether your
helper is physically fit and well - School Medicals: Often
required as part of the school
admission process
For more health screening
options, visit imc-healthcare.
com and click on Services.
#4 Local Health
Matters
Here are some prevalent viral
diseases and other medical
problems that you may not have
heard of before.Mycoplasma
Common symptoms include
cough, fever and fatigue that can
continue for up to six weeks.
It’s often referred to as “walking
pneumonia”, as most patients arestill able to function normally, and
in the majority of cases will make
a full recovery without treatment.Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Outbreaks occur more frequently
in the tropics, and Singapore’s
nurseries and schools have seen
a marked increase recently. Its
symptoms are fever, sore throat
and the characteristic spots on
hands, feet and sometimes on the
rest of the body. If you’re unsure
about a rash, have it checked by
your GP!Influenza
Flu is common here throughout
the year, with the usual symptoms:
fever, cough, sore throat, gastric
upset and muscle aches. IMC
stocks the latest flu vaccines
updated twice a year by the World
Health Organisation.Seasonal Haze
Air pollution from forest fires
in neighbouring countries is
common in the southwest
monsoon season (September
to November), and can affect
the health of vulnerable groups
such as the elderly, the very
young or those with lung or heart
problems. Ask your GP how to
reduce the impact on you and
your family.#14-06 Camden Medical
Centre, 1 Orchard Boulevard
6733 4440
For other IMC branches, go
to imc-healthcare.com.#2 Emergency
Telephone
NumbersPut these numbers into
your phone – right now!
We’d also recommend
picking up a free fridge
magnet from any IMC
clinic that has all the
emergency telephone
numbers you need on
it. You won’t know how
much you need it, until
you do need it.Ambulance & Fire – 995
Police – 999
Private Hospitals –
Accident and
Emergency Hospitals
(24 hours)
Gleneagles – 6470 5688
Mount Elizabeth
(Orchard) – 6235 9595
Mount Elizabeth
(Novena) – 6653 6286
Public Hospitals –
Accident and
Emergency Hospitals
(24 hours)
KK Women’s and
Children’s – 6225 5554
National University
(NUH) – 6772 5000
Singapore General –
6321 4311
Tan Tock Seng –
6357 8866
CITY GUIDE 2018 177HAPPY & HEALTHY