History Of Singapore General Hospital
Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is Singapore’s first general hospital and also its oldest and largest hospital. It is located along Outram Road, in the heart of a medical hub known as the Outram Campus (comprising several medical institutions including the Health Promotion Board and Health Sciences Authority). The hospital's rich history spans nearly two centuries and can be traced back to the British colonial era of 19th century Singapore.
Read more about History Of Singapore General Hospital: 19th Century: The Origins of The General Hospital, Early 20th Century: Official Establishment of Singapore General Hospital, 1942- 1945: Impact of The Japanese Occupation, 1946-1950s: Institution of The Unit System and Outpatient Services, 1960s: Decentralization of Outpatient Services and Establishment of Emergency Unit, 1970s: Medical Specialization, 1980s: Expansion of Tertiary Medical Services, 1990s: Restructuring and The Introduction of New Clinical Services and Research Infrastructure, 2000- Present: Current Developments, Proposed Future Developments
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