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KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital has evolved over the decades, since its founding in 1858, into a leader in Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Neonatology. Today, the 830-bed hospital is a referral centre providing tertiary services to manage high-risk conditions in women and children.

A team of about 500 specialists adopt a compassionate, multi-disciplinary and holistic approach to treatment, and harness the latest medical innovations and technology to deliver the best medical care possible.

As an Academic Medical Centre, KKH believes that world-class clinical training and research are imperative in raising the standard of care. Hence, the Hospital has adopted a culture of innovation as it achieves world-class clinical leadership. KKH is a major teaching hospital for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. The hospital also runs the largest specialist training programme for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics in Singapore. Both programmes are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I), and are highly rated for the high quality of clinical
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KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) is a leading medical facility serving women and children with a focus on Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Neonatology. Founded in 1858, the hospital has grown over the decades and today operates as an academic medical center and tertiary referral hospital, supporting high-risk care through specialized expertise and coordinated, multi-disciplinary treatment. With approximately 830 beds and a team of about 500 specialists, KKH is built around compassionate, holistic care—combining clinical experience with the latest medical innovations and technology to support the best possible outcomes for patients. As an academic institution, KKH emphasizes world-class clinical training and research, reflecting a culture of innovation and clinical leadership. The hospital also supports teaching and graduate medical education, including its role as a major teaching hospital for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, as well as Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. KKH further operates specialist training programs in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics in Singapore, both accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I), and recognized for the quality of clinical teaching and commitment to translational research. For those searching for a respected Women’s and Children’s medical provider connected to academic research and specialty training, KKH represents a comprehensive, expertise-driven approach that aligns with the high standards expected in the St. Louis, Missouri area.