Mondays aren’t always blue — sometimes they’re meaningful. On 15 June, we had undergone a CHISEL Outreach community event with RSVP Singapore, The Organisation of Senior Volunteer, an Institute of Public Character and the National Centre of Excellence for Senior Volunteerism, empowering seniors to embrace volunteerism as a meaningful path towards healthy, active ageing.
Our team conducted health checks for participants during the event
This outreach session is part of our ongoing collaboration under the CHISEL test-bed, supported by CHI – Centre for Healthcare Innovation and NHG Health, to understand how community-based health checks and rapid diagnostics can encourage timely follow-up and empower individuals to take charge of their health.
During the event, our team provided point-of-care testing for diabetes and hypertension management using PreciSTM-A HbA1c Rapid Analysis System and PreciSTM-B Blood Pressure Monitor, helping participants understand their health numbers. Blood sugar, lipid profile and blood pressure are key health indicators that should be monitored regularly. When these levels are above the healthy range, they can contribute to the build-up of plaque in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke1. However, understanding health numbers is only the first step. Incorporating lifestyle changes, regular monitoring and appropriate follow-up are equally important for effective long-term health management.
Result explanation and follow-up guidance in action
To support this, we have extended the conversation with health advice and follow-up guidance on the next steps participants could take to better manage their health. Participants are encouraged to enrol in national initiatives like Healthier SG to strengthen community-based early detection and care. By combining on-site health checks with actionable follow-up, we aim to make point-of-care tests more accessible and reinforce population health within the community.
References:
1American Heart Association. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/diabetes/prevention–treatment-of-diabetes/know-your-health-numbers
