Teddy Bear Hospital is an educational outreach project organised by NUS and NTU medical students, with the support of National University Hospital Singapore.
ABOUT US
WHO ARE WE?
Teddy Bear Hospital is an educational initiative designed to introduce young children in kindergartens to healthy habits and basic medical procedures, alleviating common fears such as white coat anxiety.
WHAT DO WE DO?
Through hands-on role-playing, children interact with teddy bears, learning how to care for them as they role-play "doctors", while volunteers (known as Teddy Doctors) facilitate these interactive sessions through a series of fun and informative stations, namely:
1. Healthy Living – Teaching children the importance of nutrition.
2. Teddy’s Tummy – Exploring digestive health and the importance of good hygiene habits.
3. Help Teddy Breathe – Understanding the respiratory system.
4. Fix Teddy Up – Demonstrating how to care for injuries.
5. Teddy’s Surgery – Introducing children to the concept of surgery in a gentle, non-intimidating way.
6. Diagnose Teddy – Grand Finale featuring Teddy, our mascot, encouraging kids to observe and diagnose Teddy through specific scenarios.
NEW AND UPCOMING
Additionally, Teddy Bear Hospital is expanding its reach by introducing tailored sessions and educational videos in NUH's paediatric wards. This new initiative aims to provide young patients with a comforting and educational experience, helping them better understand medical procedures and reduce anxiety during their hospital stays.
DETAILS
CONTACT INFO
Instagram: teddybearhospital_sg
Email: teddybearhospitalsg@gmail.com
Any queries? Reach out to Audrey (Project Director) on Telegram @beansandtoast
SCHEDULE
General Meetings
- We host General Meetings with NUS and NTU committees every two months.
Volunteering Sessions
- Winter Cycle (December): 4-5 sessions at kindergartens across Singapore.
- Summer Cycle (June): 4-5 sessions at kindergartens across Singapore
ABOVE
All smiles at our volunteering session!
LEFT
A group photo featuring our committee members from both NUS and NTU.