Does Polyclinic provide health screening?

Unfortunately, polyclinics do not offer comprehensive health screenings. Polyclinics in Singapore only provide health screenings for specific diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

What’s included in a health screening?

Using a scale with a height rod and a soft tape measure, your height, weight and waist circumference will be measured to identify your risks for health issues such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and more. Rest assured your comfort and privacy are very important to us!

Do I need to make appointment for polyclinic?

If you are on regular follow-up, we strongly encourage you to make an appointment before visiting the polyclinic. To make, change or cancel your appointment, call 66436969 or click here . *For patients without appointment: Upon registration, you will be provided with an estimated time slot to be seen on the same day.

What are 2 illnesses a doctor can screen for?

Depending on your age, sex, and medical history, you may need to be screened (tested) for things like:

Certain types of cancer.
High blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Diabetes.
Osteoporosis or weak bones.
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)
Mental health conditions, like depression.

What are the types of health screening?

Tests that may be done include:

Harmful alcohol use screening.
Blood pressure screening.
Breast cancer screening.
Cervical cancer screening.
Cholesterol screening.
Colorectal cancer screening.
Dental checkup.
Depression screening.

Can I do blood test at Polyclinic?

How Does It Work? Turn up at one of the polyclinics and head straight to NHG Diagnostics (Laboratory) Reception Counter with your NRIC and necessary documents. The polyclinic staff may reject you if you do not bring along all the necessary documents.

Can I go Polyclinic without appointment?

Can I walk in to polyclinic?

Can I walk-in for consultation? The dental clinics operate on an appointment system. Please arrive 15 minutes before appointment time for registration. You can make, change or cancel your appointment by calling 6643 6969.

How do I register for polyclinic?

Online Appointment System.
Health Buddy mobile application (available on Android and iPhone)
SingHealth Polyclinics Call Centre at 6643 6969.

What disease can blood test detect?

Specifically, blood tests can help doctors: Evaluate how well organs—such as the kidneys, liver, thyroid, and heart—are working. Diagnose diseases and conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, anemia (uh-NEE-me-eh), and coronary heart disease.