{"id":14580,"date":"2024-12-09T15:34:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T08:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=14580"},"modified":"2024-12-09T15:34:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T08:34:53","slug":"philips-and-singapore-general-hospital-to-advance-medical-imaging-capabilities-in-asia-pacific-with-first-of-its-kind-mri-training-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=14580","title":{"rendered":"Philips and Singapore General Hospital to advance medical imaging capabilities in Asia Pacific with first-of-its-kind MRI training collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2162025\/Philips_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2576167\/SGH_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Singapore General Hospital (SGH) enhances its radiographers&#8217; capabilities in MR clinical practice through Philips Clinical Application Training and an Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Training Centre that serves as a reference site.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>This collaboration extends SGH&#8217;s MR expertise to other public and private hospitals in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and beyond, to upskill healthcare staff and improve patient care in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span>.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 9, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.philips.com\/newscenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Royal Philips<\/span><\/a> (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, announces its strategic collaboration with Singapore General Hospital (SGH) to set up a first-of-its-kind Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Training Centre in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>. Commencing on <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 9, 2024<\/span>, the collaboration enhances SGH&#8217;s efforts to advance medical imaging education and capabilities through the opening of the training centre to public and private hospitals in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span> (APAC).<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2576166\/Philips_Singapore_General_Hospital_announce_strategic_collaboration_set_first_of_its_kind_MRI.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2576166\/Philips_Singapore_General_Hospital_announce_strategic_collaboration_set_first_of_its_kind_MRI.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Philips and Singapore General Hospital announce strategic collaboration to set up first-of-its-kind MRI Training Centre in Singapore.\" alt=\"Philips and Singapore General Hospital announce strategic collaboration to set up first-of-its-kind MRI Training Centre in Singapore.\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Philips and Singapore General Hospital announce strategic collaboration to set up first-of-its-kind MRI Training Centre in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>With 71% of healthcare leaders in APAC concerned about staff shortages resulting in delays in care for patients [1], digital health technologies become increasingly vital in helping people get the care they need when they need it, by streamlining workflows and seamlessly connecting data end-to-end to bring the most clinically valuable and patient-centric insights to care teams. And training and education are key components in supporting digital upskilling and continuous learning as technology advances.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have a long-standing relationship with Singapore General Hospital. We are excited to expand our partnership and play a part in elevating the diagnostic standards and capabilities in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span>,&#8221; says <b>Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Burby<\/span><\/b>, <b><i>Vice President of Health Systems, Philips APAC<\/i><\/b>. &#8220;This collaboration aligns with Philips&#8217; vision of delivering better care for more people by raising the standards of care delivery. It is also part of our steady commitment to strategically <span>work<\/span>\u00a0together with key health system stakeholders to improve the adoption and deepen the understanding of the latest imaging innovations in radiology.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Deepening clinical education and enhancing staff expertise in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and beyond<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As part of the collaboration, two SGH MRI radiographers will undergo Philips Clinical Application Training using a Train-the-Trainer approach. This is Philips&#8217; signature training program typically for its application specialists. The extensive training program will equip and empower SGH radiographers to then share the latest and in-depth expertise in MR clinical practice with others.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our commitment to equipping colleagues with the latest technological advancements and knowledge is reinforced through our collaboration with Philips. It enables us to enhance our capabilities in managing increasingly complex patient conditions, which is crucial in today&#8217;s healthcare landscape. Moreover, the partnership has the potential to yield positive outcomes not only for Singapore General Hospital but also for healthcare providers across the <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia-Pacific<\/span> region,&#8221; says <b>Associate Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Andrew Tan<\/span>, <i>Chairman, Division of Radiological Sciences, SGH<\/i><\/b>. &#8220;This is a great testament to what can be accomplished when organizations with a shared vision and purpose come together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Dawn of a new APAC hub for clinical application excellence in MR practice<\/b><\/p>\n<p>An MRI Training Centre will also be set up in SGH as an educational hub for other radiographers from across the APAC region. The room is equipped for SGH to facilitate the upskilling of radiographers with the latest MRI clinical applications and host educational workshops, seminars and trainings across the public or private sectors.<\/p>\n<p>SGH will serve as a key reference site for <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and overseas healthcare institutions on best practices, workflows, techniques, real-world operations and clinical experiences around the Philips MR ecosystem and technology. This is a significant benefit, given that nearly two in five (37%) healthcare leaders in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> identified other healthcare organizations as a key collaborator in helping to improve healthcare for the patients and communities they serve, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philips.com\/c-dam\/assets\/corporate\/global\/future-health-index\/report-pages\/experience-transformation\/2024\/sg\/philips-future-health-index-2024-report-better-care-for-more-people-sg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Philips Future Health Index 2024 Singapore report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We welcome and value such collaborations between healthcare providers and technology innovators such as ourselves,&#8221; says <b>Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Burby<\/span>, <i>Vice President of Health Systems, Philips APAC<\/i><\/b>. &#8220;They are critical to ensure the region&#8217;s health systems are maximizing the impact of available innovations to alleviate pain points, expanding patient and staff access to such technology and creating platforms for knowledge and best practice sharing within and across national borders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[1] Philips Future Health Index 2024 Report: APAC Healthcare leaders taking bold and thoughtful changes to deliver better care for more people. Philips. From: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philips.com.sg\/a-w\/about\/news\/archive\/standard\/news\/articles\/2024\/20240916-philips-future-health-index-2024-report-apac-healthcare-leaders-taking-bold-and-thoughtful-changes-to-deliver-better-care-for-more-people.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.philips.com.sg\/a-w\/about\/news\/archive\/standard\/news\/articles\/2024\/20240916-philips-future-health-index-2024-report-apac-healthcare-leaders-taking-bold-and-thoughtful-changes-to-deliver-better-care-for-more-people.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-person\">Royal Philips<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Royal Philips<\/span> (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people&#8217;s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips&#8217; patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">the Netherlands<\/span>, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2023 sales of <span class=\"xn-money\">EUR 18.2 billion<\/span> and employs approximately 69,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.philips.com\/newscenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.philips.com\/newscenter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Singapore General Hospital<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Singapore General Hospital, established in 1821, is the largest tertiary hospital in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and ranked among the world&#8217;s best. It provides the most comprehensive patient-centred care with over 50 clinical specialties on its campus. As an Academic Medical Centre, it takes pride in training healthcare professionals and conducting cutting edge research to meet evolving needs of the nation as well as the region. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, SGH is committed to <span>give<\/span>\u00a0of its best to heal and bring hope, as it has for over 200 years. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sgh.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.sgh.com.sg<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2162025\/Philips_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2576167\/SGH_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Singapore General Hospital (SGH) enhances its radiographers&#8217; capabilities in MR clinical practice through Philips Clinical Application Training and an Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Training Centre that serves as a reference site.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>This collaboration extends SGH&#8217;s MR expertise to other public and private hospitals in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and beyond, to upskill healthcare staff and improve patient care in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span>.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 9, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.philips.com\/newscenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"xn-person\">Royal Philips<\/span><\/a> (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, announces its strategic collaboration with Singapore General Hospital (SGH) to set up a first-of-its-kind Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Training Centre in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>. Commencing on <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 9, 2024<\/span>, the collaboration enhances SGH&#8217;s efforts to advance medical imaging education and capabilities through the opening of the training centre to public and private hospitals in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span> (APAC).<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2576166\/Philips_Singapore_General_Hospital_announce_strategic_collaboration_set_first_of_its_kind_MRI.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2576166\/Philips_Singapore_General_Hospital_announce_strategic_collaboration_set_first_of_its_kind_MRI.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Philips and Singapore General Hospital announce strategic collaboration to set up first-of-its-kind MRI Training Centre in Singapore.\" alt=\"Philips and Singapore General Hospital announce strategic collaboration to set up first-of-its-kind MRI Training Centre in Singapore.\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Philips and Singapore General Hospital announce strategic collaboration to set up first-of-its-kind MRI Training Centre in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>With 71% of healthcare leaders in APAC concerned about staff shortages resulting in delays in care for patients [1], digital health technologies become increasingly vital in helping people get the care they need when they need it, by streamlining workflows and seamlessly connecting data end-to-end to bring the most clinically valuable and patient-centric insights to care teams. And training and education are key components in supporting digital upskilling and continuous learning as technology advances.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have a long-standing relationship with Singapore General Hospital. We are excited to expand our partnership and play a part in elevating the diagnostic standards and capabilities in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia Pacific<\/span>,&#8221; says <b>Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Burby<\/span><\/b>, <b><i>Vice President of Health Systems, Philips APAC<\/i><\/b>. &#8220;This collaboration aligns with Philips&#8217; vision of delivering better care for more people by raising the standards of care delivery. It is also part of our steady commitment to strategically <span>work<\/span>\u00a0together with key health system stakeholders to improve the adoption and deepen the understanding of the latest imaging innovations in radiology.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Deepening clinical education and enhancing staff expertise in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and beyond<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As part of the collaboration, two SGH MRI radiographers will undergo Philips Clinical Application Training using a Train-the-Trainer approach. This is Philips&#8217; signature training program typically for its application specialists. The extensive training program will equip and empower SGH radiographers to then share the latest and in-depth expertise in MR clinical practice with others.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our commitment to equipping colleagues with the latest technological advancements and knowledge is reinforced through our collaboration with Philips. It enables us to enhance our capabilities in managing increasingly complex patient conditions, which is crucial in today&#8217;s healthcare landscape. Moreover, the partnership has the potential to yield positive outcomes not only for Singapore General Hospital but also for healthcare providers across the <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia-Pacific<\/span> region,&#8221; says <b>Associate Professor <span class=\"xn-person\">Andrew Tan<\/span>, <i>Chairman, Division of Radiological Sciences, SGH<\/i><\/b>. &#8220;This is a great testament to what can be accomplished when organizations with a shared vision and purpose come together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>Dawn of a new APAC hub for clinical application excellence in MR practice<\/b><\/p>\n<p>An MRI Training Centre will also be set up in SGH as an educational hub for other radiographers from across the APAC region. The room is equipped for SGH to facilitate the upskilling of radiographers with the latest MRI clinical applications and host educational workshops, seminars and trainings across the public or private sectors.<\/p>\n<p>SGH will serve as a key reference site for <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and overseas healthcare institutions on best practices, workflows, techniques, real-world operations and clinical experiences around the Philips MR ecosystem and technology. This is a significant benefit, given that nearly two in five (37%) healthcare leaders in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> identified other healthcare organizations as a key collaborator in helping to improve healthcare for the patients and communities they serve, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philips.com\/c-dam\/assets\/corporate\/global\/future-health-index\/report-pages\/experience-transformation\/2024\/sg\/philips-future-health-index-2024-report-better-care-for-more-people-sg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Philips Future Health Index 2024 Singapore report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We welcome and value such collaborations between healthcare providers and technology innovators such as ourselves,&#8221; says <b>Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark Burby<\/span>, <i>Vice President of Health Systems, Philips APAC<\/i><\/b>. &#8220;They are critical to ensure the region&#8217;s health systems are maximizing the impact of available innovations to alleviate pain points, expanding patient and staff access to such technology and creating platforms for knowledge and best practice sharing within and across national borders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>[1] Philips Future Health Index 2024 Report: APAC Healthcare leaders taking bold and thoughtful changes to deliver better care for more people. Philips. From: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.philips.com.sg\/a-w\/about\/news\/archive\/standard\/news\/articles\/2024\/20240916-philips-future-health-index-2024-report-apac-healthcare-leaders-taking-bold-and-thoughtful-changes-to-deliver-better-care-for-more-people.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.philips.com.sg\/a-w\/about\/news\/archive\/standard\/news\/articles\/2024\/20240916-philips-future-health-index-2024-report-apac-healthcare-leaders-taking-bold-and-thoughtful-changes-to-deliver-better-care-for-more-people.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-person\">Royal Philips<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Royal Philips<\/span> (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people&#8217;s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips&#8217; patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in <span class=\"xn-location\">the Netherlands<\/span>, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2023 sales of <span class=\"xn-money\">EUR 18.2 billion<\/span> and employs approximately 69,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.philips.com\/newscenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.philips.com\/newscenter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Singapore General Hospital<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Singapore General Hospital, established in 1821, is the largest tertiary hospital in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> and ranked among the world&#8217;s best. It provides the most comprehensive patient-centred care with over 50 clinical specialties on its campus. As an Academic Medical Centre, it takes pride in training healthcare professionals and conducting cutting edge research to meet evolving needs of the nation as well as the region. Driven by a strong sense of purpose, SGH is committed to <span>give<\/span>\u00a0of its best to heal and bring hope, as it has for over 200 years. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sgh.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.sgh.com.sg<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14580","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14580","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=14580"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14580\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=14580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=14580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=14580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}