A Brilliant Trail of Hope
Star PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) is a free service by HCA dedicated to improving the quality of life for children aged 19 and below with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
These young warriors battle conditions ranging from neurological or congenital disorders to childhood cancers. By partnering with their families and primary physicians, our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, counsellors and medical social workers provide a customised and holistic treatment plan through home visits and psychosocial support for the children and their families.
young patients and families served since 2012 *unique count
are below 5 years of age
of Star PALS patients who died, passed on at home
Pockets of Respite
Despite being unable to speak due to a neurological condition, Star PALS patient Daniel Lee’s excitement is palpable as Medi Minder Janice Soo greets him warmly. Over the course of the next few hours, Janice reads several books to Daniel and also prepares milk feeds, to be delivered through his feeding tube.
Her presence provides a window of respite for Daniel’s parents, who attend to his needs round the clock. The Medi Minder service is unique to Star PALS – these specially trained volunteers offer caregivers a few hours of respite, to attend to other household responsibilities or simply provide the caregivers a few hours of relief to restore their own well-being.
247
Medi Minder sessions
were conducted last year.
With the opening of Oasis@Outram, our newest day hospice, families of Star PALS patients now have another respite option at The Dungeon, a custom-built facility. Equipped with a ceiling hoist, a galaxy display and a Jacuzzi, The Dungeon offers Star PALS patients a relaxing sensory experience. Parents can opt to spend some quality time with their children, or take a breather for themselves, knowing their loved ones are in good hands.
Number of bubble baths
enjoyed at Oasis@Outram:
13
