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Health Screening Brochure

Tel: +65 6347 6215
Email: hsc@mtalvernia-hospital.org
Mon to Fri : 8am to 4pm
Saturday : 8am to 1pm
Sun & PH : Closed

Why is health screening important?

Health screening is a proactive step to staying healthy. Regular health screening gives you a snapshot of your health status and lets you know how your body is doing from time to time. Regular health screening is also your surest bet to detecting serious conditions for early treatment, before complications set in.

Early detection allows for early treatment, which may reduce the possibility of further complications and significantly reduce the overall cost of treatment.

What does health screening involve?

Health screening generally involves blood, urine and stool tests, and other procedures like X-rays, ultrasound scans and electrocardiograms. A doctor will also record your medical history and conduct a physical examination.

Once all the tests are completed, the results will be consolidated into a personal health screening report which you can take home. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled with the doctor to review the findings and provide you with the necessary medical advice.

What special packages and promotional events do you have?

We have various health-screening packages to suit your needs as listed in our brochure. There are also various customised packages throughout the year, which are publicised through our website and in-house magazine My Alvernia.

If you would like to receive regular updates on our health screening packages, you can sign up as a Wellness Club member. You may call us or approach our counter staff for more information.

What are the Health Screening Centre’s opening hours?

• Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm for Health Screening services
• Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm for enquiries and bookings
• Saturday 8am to 1pm for all services.

How long does the executive health screening checkup take?

Typically, you would expect to be at the Centre for approximately 3 hours. This varies according to the range of tests included in your chosen package. For example, our top-end package, which includes additional ultrasounds and stress treadmill, may take up to 4 hours.

What is the sequence of the screening tests?

Typically you would go through the following screening stations:
• Height/ weight/ BMI/ Eye-check/ waist circumference measurement
• Blood-taking
• Urine and stool collection
• ECG
• Diagnostic imaging tests e.g. x-ray, ultrasound
• History-taking and medical checkup by doctor
• Review with doctor after completion of entire checkup at a later date

Note: higher end packages may also need you to go through the following:

• Stress treadmill
• Lung function test
• Special eye tests

The sequence doesn’t need to follow as above as we want to optimise your turnaround time. We are also mindful that some tests require fasting and we aim to manage the flow to complete these tests first so that you can have your breakfast as soon as possible.

When will I receive my health screening results?

Your completed medical report would be presented to you when you return for your personal review with our doctor. This review will typically take place one week after your checkup, according to available slots and your preference.

What happens when there is an abnormal finding in the test results?

During your personal review with our doctor, you will be advised if there is any cause for concern. The doctor may then recommend a repeat test or additional tests or write you a referral letter to see a specialist.

Please note that additional or repeat tests and specialist charges are outside of our package pricing and hence additional charges will be incurred.

What if I can’t come to see the doctor in person for the review?

We protect all our patients’ confidentiality and privacy. Hence, we strongly encourage you to come for your personal review in person allowing our doctor to explain to you your health status and any recommendations or follow-up management plan.

Should it not be possible, you could assign a proxy to collect the report on your behalf, though there would not be any session with the doctor in this case. To arrange this, a duly authorized proxy form is required and the named proxy must then bring along his/her NRIC for verification at the time of collection.

Sending medical reports by post is never encouraged but, in special circumstances, you may request for your report to be sent to you by courier service. However, the incurred courier fee will be borne by you.

Do you provide customised health screening packages?

At Mount Alvernia, health screening is conducted in a cozy environment, complemented with personalised care from our friendly and professional staff.

A wide range of comprehensive screening packages is available to cater to different needs. Packages start from $350 (excluding GST) and optional tests may be added on. Lean Screen Packages start from $80 (excluding GST) and provide the most essential health tests to assess a person’s well-being. We also offer customised packages for Corporate Clients according to their budget.

Note: You are required to fast for 10 hours prior to the health screening appointment. No food and beverages (except plain water) is allowed. This is to ensure better accuracy in your cholesterol and glucose results. Please call +65 6347 6215 for booking of health screening appointments.