Health screenings are an essential part in maintaining one's overall wellbeing. When conducted routinely, you can be equipped with the knowledge required to take preventative measures in improving or enhancing your health. Early detection of risks may also help lower disease rates and assist with a sustainable plan that would help achieve a healthier you.
UHC offers students and staff health screening packages that can be tailored to your specific needs such as your age, gender and risk factors. If you are unsure of what health screening tests are suitable for your needs, we recommend that you consult with your physician before proceeding with a suitable health screening package,
Screenings at UHC are conducted in the mornings, Mondays to Fridays.
Please walk in between 8.30am to 10.00am; no appointment is required.
For any health screening, we recommend that you fast for at least eight (8) hours prior to the test.
Specific tests and kits are also available at UHC. These include Pap Smear test and screenings for chronic illnesses. Please email uhc_health@nus.edu.sg or call
+65 6601 5035 for more information on available tests.
UHC is distributing Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)* kits to eligible NUS Staff (Singaporeans and Permanent Residents). FIT is a quick and convenient screening test that helps to detect colorectal cancer early through the presence of blood in stools.
Individuals without any symptoms of colorectal cancer are encouraged to undergo FIT once a year.
Collection Details
Staff may collect their kits at the Wellness Outreach office (Specialist Wing), UHC.
Staff will need to email UHC Wellness at uhc_wellness@nus.edu.sg to make an appointment for collection beforehand.
Staff may collect for themselves or on behalf of their dependents.
Please bring along your NUS staff ID & NRIC/dependent’s NRIC (original/photocopy/digital) for admin purposes.
Staff who are not eligible may like to visit a GP/private clinic to do the test at their own cost.
How to use the FIT Kit
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For further queries regarding the FIT kit collection, please contact uhc_wellness@nus.edu.sg.