Eight IMU nursing students from the NU122 cohort organised a community outreach programme at Ti-Ratana Welfare Society, providing health education, blood pressure and glucose screenings, and range of motion exercises for elderly residents. The initiative highlighted the importance of compassionate, person-centred healthcare while giving students valuable real-world clinical and communication experience.

• Community outreach programme on 14 April 2026 held at Ti-Ratana Welfare Society
• Involved 8 nursing students from the NU122 cohort
• Reached 39 elderly residents aged 43 to 100

• Included health education, blood pressure and glucose screenings, and ROM exercises
• Strengthened students’ clinical confidence, empathy, and communication skills

The morning at the Ti-Ratana Welfare Society began quietly, but it did not stay that way for long. Soon, the space filled with laughter, conversation, and gentle movement as 8 IMU University nursing students from the NU122 cohort stepped in with a shared purpose: to bring care closer to those who need it most.

On 14 April 2026, what started as a student-led initiative quickly became something more meaningful. 39 elderly residents gathered not just for health screenings, but for connection, learning, and reassurance.

The day opened with a lively health education session led by

• Kok Zhi Qi
• Tan Jia Xuan
• Ooi Zi Yuan
• Wong Jing Yi

Speaking to participants aged 43 to 100, the students tackled hypertension and type 2 diabetes in a way that felt less like a lecture and more like a conversation. Medical jargon gave way to relatable examples, and soon, nods of understanding and soft laughter filled the room. The message was simple but powerful:

Health knowledge belongs to everyone, regardless of age.

That message came to life as the session shifted into movement.

Chairs became tools of empowerment as Wong Jing Yi, Wong May Ann, and Wong Wei Yi guided the group through gentle range of motion (ROM) exercises. Some participants moved slowly, others with surprising energy, but all moved together.

What seemed like small stretches carried big meaning: preserving independence, reducing risk, and building confidence in everyday health.

In another corner of the hall, a different kind of care was unfolding. Blood pressure cuffs tightened gently around arms, and glucose readings flickered onto screens:

• Chung Shuk Wei and Tan Jia Xuan conducted blood glucose tests
• Wong Wei Yi and Yong Shi Wei measured blood pressure

Yet, these were not just numbers. Each result became a conversation, an opportunity to listen, explain, and reassure. Students translated clinical findings into simple, practical advice, turning data into understanding.

As the hours passed, something deeper emerged. The programme was no longer just about education or screening; it was about presence. A reassuring smile, a steady hand during an exercise, a moment spent listening, these small acts-built trust in ways no textbook could teach.

For the students, the experience was transformative. It strengthened their clinical confidence, but more importantly, it deepened their empathy. They discovered that effective healthcare is not only about knowledge and skills, but about connection, meeting people where they are and walking alongside them in their health journey.

By the end of the day, the hall grew quiet once more. But the impact lingered in the gratitude of the residents, the confidence they gained, and the lasting impression left on the students who came not just to serve, but to learn what it truly means to care.

Written by:

• Wong May Ann (Project leader)
• Chung Shuk Wei
• Kok Zhi Qi
• Tan Jia Xuan

• Ooi Zi Yuan
• Wong Jing Yi
• Wong Wei Yi
• Yong Shi Wei

Review by: May Goh Lay Khim (Project Advisor)