233 new beds to caterto a ballooning population of 6 million. Well done!

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[h=1]More beds, facilities for St Luke's hospital[/h][h=2]New seven-storey wing ready by next year under $14m govt-funded project[/h]
Published on May 1, 2012

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<!--close .storyLeft--><!--start of story image, if any--> An artist's impression of the new seven-storey wing at St Luke's that will house a day rehabilitation centre, pharmacy, outpatient clinic and offices. The hospital provides step-down care for patients who are recovering from more serious ailments. -- PHOTO: ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL

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<!-- storyAds:end -->By Poon Chian Hui
<!--start of story text-->St Luke's Community Hospital will add more beds and new facilities by next year in its first major expansion in 16 years.
The $14 million project, funded by the Government, includes a new seven- storey wing that will house a day rehabilitation centre, pharmacy, outpatient clinic and offices.
The hospital in Bukit Batok is also increasing its number of beds by 25 per cent - from 185 to 233; its staff strength will grow by 20 per cent from the current 350.
<!--close .relatedLinks, if any-->[h=5]Background story[/h]HIGH DEMAND
'We know of people who are waiting to come in... But we cannot drive patients out. We must make sure they are well enough to leave.'
Mr Foong Daw Ching, chairman of St Luke's Community Hospital


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<!--close .storyExtras-->Piling works will begin this month and construction of the building is expected to start in August.