Looking for ways to look after your health? Eligible Singaporeans can take advantage of free cardiovascular risk screenings through specific programmes this year. Particularly, men and women aged 40 and above in Singapore can access these free screenings via the Healthier SG initiative. Did you know heart disease is one of the nation’s leading causes of death? And with heart conditions often silent until advanced stages, this timely opportunity empowers proactive health management amid rising lifestyle risk. Here’s how it works.
Who is eligible for these cardiovascular risk screenings?
Singaporeans aged 40 and above, who are enrolled at Community Health Assist Scheme (CHAS) GP clinic and polyclinics, are eligible for these free cardiovascular risk screenings. The $0 screenings welcome patients without prior histories of hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol, and who haven’t been screened in the last three years.
The screening process is straightforward typically involving blood pressure checks, cholesterol tests, and cardiovascular risk assessments during a single visit, alongside a follow-up appointment if needed. Plus, eligible citizens may be able to bundle these checks together with tests for colon cancer and cervical cancer.
Patients can simply visit their enrolled Healthier SG clinic where staff can verify eligibility and offer an appointment. Eligible citizens can then receive these screenings completely free of charge.
If visiting a non-enrolled CHAS GP clinic under the Screen for Life programme, citizens pay low fixed fees. For instance, $0 for Pioneer Generation, $2 for Merdeka Generation or CHAS Blue/Orange, and $5 for CHAS Green or standard eligible citizens. Meanwhile, Permanent Residents can access these screenings at subsidized rates too but not free.
These game-changing screenings can potentially catch issues years before symptoms arise and reduce long-term healthcare burdens. So residents are encouraged to take advantage. Get more details via the Health Hub website.
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