About project “Celebrate Wellness”
Project “Celebrate Wellness” aims to rally all women belonging to different age groups, ethnic groups and background to make well-being the top priority in their lives.
This project was initiated by WINGS (Women Inspiring, Nurturing and Grooming Singaporeans), led by the PAP Women Members of Parliament.
”Celebrate Wellness” is about educating women on health related issues through a series of wellness roadshows.
The programme kicked off with a commitment to fight breast cancer, the most common cancer among women in Singapore. Singaporean women have a 1 in 17 chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. Regular mammogram screening remains the most effective way of detecting breast cancer early and saving the lives of women.
Currently a mammogram costs $100, but a 50% subsidy is provided jointly by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) and Singapore Totalisator Board (Tote Board). With further generous funding from Tote Board procured by the Celebrate Wellness Organising Committee, women can now enjoy a further $25 subsidy over the already subsidised rate of $50 at the participating polyclinics. This programme runs from Jan 2010 to Dec 2011. The Celebrate Wellness Organising Committee has further procured from the Khoo Teck Puat Foundation a subsidy of $25 if the participating women from low income families go for their re-screen two years after this first screening.
The roadshows, featuring a slew of activities, will be held at a community club or centre located in the participating district. The range of health-related activities will cover mental well-being, physical activity, healthy eating habits, culinary workshops and health talks.
During the roadshows at the community clubs/centres, invited women would be able to make appointments for their mammogram.
Who is eligible for the subsidised mammogram?
You are eligible if you:
- are a Singapore citizen,
- are between 50 and 69 years old,
- have received the invitation letter from HPB,
- have never gone for a mammogram, or your most recent mammogram was more than three years ago.
Roadshows Schedule for 2011
Date |
Time |
Venue |
22 May 2011 |
10.00am to 3.00pm |
Toa Payoh Hub Atrium |
2 Oct 2011 |
10.00am to 1.00pm |
Hard Court Opposite Choa Chu Kang Lot 1 Shopping Centre |
Participating Polyclinics
National Health Group Diagnostics – Appointment Line: 6275 6443
| Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic |
Jurong Polyclinic |
| Bukit Batok Polyclinic |
Toa Payoh Polyclinic |
| Clementi Polyclinic |
Woodlands Polyclinic |
| Hougang Polyclinic |
Yishun Polyclinic |
| JMC Diagnostics Centre |
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SingHealth – BSS Appointment Line: 6536 6000
| Bukit Merah Polyclinic |
Queenstown Polyclinic |
| Geylang Polyclinic |
Sengkang Polyclinic |
| Pasir Ris Polyclinic |
Tampines Polyclinic |
Radiologic Clinic – Appointment Line: 6533 2721
| X-Ray Centre (Level 4, HPB Building) |
Media Releases and Speeches
Celebrate Wellness is…
Initiated By
Project WINGS
Organised By
Singapore Cancer Society
Partners
- People’s Association WIN Council
- Health Promotion Board
- Tote Board
- Singapore Turf Club
- KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
- Great Eastern Life Assurance Co.
- Tsao Foundation
- Khoo Teck Puat Foundation
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