1961
On 4 March, Mount Alvernia Hospital started as a 60-bed hospital entirely staffed by the FMDM Sisters who were trained nurses. The first baby was delivered at the hospital on 12 March 1961.
1971
Three extensions of the building had been added and were officially opened by the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
1996-1997
Medical Centre A was opened, adding medical suites, operating theatres, delivery suites, an endoscopy centre and rehabilitation centre to the hospital.
More medical suites were added with the completion of Medical Centre B.
The total number of hospital beds was increased to 303.
2009-2010
A hospital-wide community outreach programme was officially launched to bring health screening services to the poor and needy.
Alvernia Parentcraft Centre was launched as a dedicated one-stop centre for antenatal care, childbirth education and newborn care.
2013
Emeritus Archbishop Nicholas Chia officially opened our newly- renovated Chapel.
We expanded our magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services for prostate, breast and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) with the new 3 Tesla MRI digital scanner with Ambient Experience.
2015
The opening of St Dominic medical and surgical wards and St Michael maternity wards provided additional bed capacity to reduce waiting time and increased inpatient admissions.
We officially opened our first outreach medical clinic at the Enabling Village located at Redhill to provide healthcare services to people with disabilities and the underserved in the community.
Our third endoscopy room became fully operational to cater to emergent endoscopic assessments and treatment planning for patients.
2018
Our Alvernia Endoscopy Centre was redesigned into a one-stop service facility with a minor operating theatre so that patients can undergo colonoscopy and follow up with other minor surgeries within the same premises.
Our electronic medical records system, christened HealthAngel went ‘live’. HealthAngel will enhance hospital operations and integrate into the national healthcare network.
2021
We celebrate our 60th Anniversary.
1965
The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew officially opened a new five-storey wing, which brought the total number of hospital beds to 127.
1985
The Clinical Pastoral Care Department was established as part of holistic care to support patients and their relatives.
2004
The Day Surgery Centre and the 24-hour Walk-in Clinic and Emergency Services were opened and ready to serve the public.
2011
The Mammography Screening Centre was launched.
2014
Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health and Archbishop William Goh, officially opened Medical Centre D. The number of on-campus specialist clinics was increased to 89.
2016-2017
Our Laboratory Services were redeveloped and expanded to provide increased capabilities and procedures based on the most contemporary medical laboratory methodologies and systems. These changes enabled rapid turnaround times, a 24/7 service, a comprehensive and expanding menu of tests and quality results.
Our second outreach clinic comprising medical and dental services opened at Agape Village in Toa Payoh.
We successfully transited from ISO 2008 standards to ISO 2015 standards hospital-wide.
2019-2020
We are the first private hospital to partner Community Chest to raise awareness and rally support for the Rare Disease Fund.
Announced our partnership with Icon Cancer Centre to build a new integrated cancer facility at the hospital premises offering services like haematology and radiation oncology.
Partnership with Prudential – allowing patients to enjoy the convenience of cashless medical service.
Added new wing to St Francis Ward with two sets of two-bedders and 4-bedders – bringing our bed count up to 304.
We began construction of a new maternity and paediatrics centre. The centre will be ready in 2022.
1961
On 4 March, Mount Alvernia Hospital started as a 60-bed hospital entirely staffed by the FMDM Sisters who were trained nurses. The first baby was delivered at the hospital on 12 March 1961.
1965
The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew officially opened a new five-storey wing, which brought the total number of hospital beds to 127.
1971
Three extensions of the building had been added and were officially opened by the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew.
1985
The Clinical Pastoral Care Department was established as part of holistic care to support patients and their relatives.
1996-1997
Medical Centre A was opened, adding medical suites, operating theatres, delivery suites, an endoscopy centre and rehabilitation centre to the hospital.
More medical suites were added with the completion of Medical Centre B.
The total number of hospital beds was increased to 303.
2004
The Day Surgery Centre and the 24-hour Walk-in Clinic and Emergency Services were opened and ready to serve the public.
2009-2010
A hospital-wide community outreach programme was officially launched to bring health screening services to the poor and needy.
Alvernia Parentcraft Centre was launched as a dedicated one-stop centre for antenatal care, childbirth education and newborn care.
2011
The Mammography Screening Centre was launched.
2013
Emeritus Archbishop Nicholas Chia officially opened our newly- renovated Chapel.
We expanded our magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services for prostate, breast and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) with the new 3 Tesla MRI digital scanner with Ambient Experience.
2014
Mr Gan Kim Yong, Minister for Health and Archbishop William Goh, officially opened Medical Centre D. The number of on-campus specialist clinics was increased to 89.
2015
The opening of St Dominic medical and surgical wards and St Michael maternity wards provided additional bed capacity to reduce waiting time and increased inpatient admissions.
We officially opened our first outreach medical clinic at the Enabling Village located at Redhill to provide healthcare services to people with disabilities and the underserved in the community.
Our third endoscopy room became fully operational to cater to emergent endoscopic assessments and treatment planning for patients.
2016-2017
Our Laboratory Services were redeveloped and expanded to provide increased capabilities and procedures based on the most contemporary medical laboratory methodologies and systems. These changes enabled rapid turnaround times, a 24/7 service, a comprehensive and expanding menu of tests and quality results.
Our second outreach clinic comprising medical and dental services opened at Agape Village in Toa Payoh.
We successfully transited from ISO 2008 standards to ISO 2015 standards hospital-wide.
2018
Our Alvernia Endoscopy Centre was redesigned into a one-stop service facility with a minor operating theatre so that patients can undergo colonoscopy and follow up with other minor surgeries within the same premises.
Our electronic medical records system, christened HealthAngel went ‘live’. HealthAngel will enhance hospital operations and integrate into the national healthcare network.
2019-2020
We are the first private hospital to partner Community Chest to raise awareness and rally support for the Rare Disease Fund.
Announced our partnership with Icon Cancer Centre to build a new integrated cancer facility at the hospital premises offering services like haematology and radiation oncology.
Partnership with Prudential – allowing patients to enjoy the convenience of cashless medical service.
Added new wing to St Francis Ward with two sets of two-bedders and 4-bedders – bringing our bed count up to 304.
We began construction of a new maternity and paediatrics centre. The centre will be ready in 2022.
2021
We celebrate our 60th Anniversary.
