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Online Citizen
16-05-2025
- Health
- Online Citizen
Singapore hospitals warn of long emergency waits, urge non-urgent cases to visit GPs or clinics
Three major public hospitals in Singapore have issued advisories alerting patients to expect longer waiting times at emergency departments due to an increase in patient load. On 14 May 2025, Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) published a notice on its website, while Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) used Facebook to communicate the situation. TTSH informed patients that if hospital admission is required, the waiting time could span several hours. It assured the public that emergency care would continue during this period. SKH noted that patient priority would be determined by condition severity. Those with non-critical needs were advised to consult general practitioners, polyclinics, or Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs). CGH echoed this guidance, encouraging patients with symptoms such as sore throats or runny noses to avoid emergency departments unless absolutely necessary. The hospital added that reducing non-critical visits would help staff focus on urgent cases. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Communicable Diseases Agency have reported a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. Between 27 April and 3 May, cases rose to an estimated 14,200, up from 11,100 the week prior. While the rise in infections may be straining resources, the authorities confirmed that hospitals remain capable of handling the current patient load.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Long A&E wait times hit hospitals; Foo Fighters, CL headline Singapore GP weekend: Singapore live news
Hello to all our readers, Yahoo Singapore will be bringing you live news updates today. The editorial team will be curating the latest must-know local and international news. Several major hospitals in Singapore are seeing a spike in emergency department visits, with Changi General Hospital (CGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) warning of longer wait times. Patients with non-urgent symptoms are encouraged to seek care at general practitioners (GPs) or Public Health Preparedness Clinics. The hospitals stress that emergency departments should be reserved for serious or life-threatening cases only. This comes amid concerns over healthcare capacity and workforce strain. Read on what patients need to know now about the A&E overload here. The 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is turning up the volume. Foo Fighters, The Smashing Pumpkins, CL, and Alan Walker are among the global powerhouses joining Elton John and G-Dragon for a three-day mega festival from 3-5 October. The event blends high-octane racing with world-class music across multiple stages, featuring names like Babymetal, Crowded House, and The Wombats. From K-pop icons to rock legends and EDM trailblazers, this year's lineup promises to be the most explosive yet. With ticket demand surging, fans are urged to grab passes while they last. Read more in our live blog below, including the latest local and international news and updates. Singapore's major hospitals are urging the public to avoid emergency departments unless facing life-threatening conditions. Changi General Hospital (CGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) report a surge in patients, causing unusually long wait times. In social media updates, CGH and SKH advised that only those with serious emergencies should seek care at A&Es. Meanwhile, TTSH's website warns of delays in both consultations and admissions. Those with coughs, sore throats, or other mild symptoms are urged to visit general practitioners or Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) instead. These clinics can be located through This move helps healthcare workers focus on critical cases and maintain emergency readiness. Read on why you should skip the A&E for minor symptoms here. Get ready to rock at full throttle. The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix just unveiled a stacked music lineup featuring Foo Fighters, CL and The Smashing Pumpkins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters) Running from 3-5 October, the star-studded event turns the Marina Bay Street Circuit into a high-octane music festival. Global icons like Alan Walker, Elton John and G-Dragon will share the spotlight with indie darlings and K-pop heavyweights. This year's entertainment will span multiple stages – from the iconic Padang Stage to the more intimate Sunset and Esplanade venues – offering something for every music fan. The lineup also includes Babymetal, Crowded House, Tom Grennan, The Lathums, and Indonesian vocal sensation Putri Ariani. With genres ranging from rock to EDM to neo-soul, it's a cultural mashup worth the pit stop. Tickets are already moving fast. With more acts still to be announced, the Grand Prix weekend is shaping up to be Singapore's biggest party of the year. Singapore's major hospitals are urging the public to avoid emergency departments unless facing life-threatening conditions. Changi General Hospital (CGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) report a surge in patients, causing unusually long wait times. In social media updates, CGH and SKH advised that only those with serious emergencies should seek care at A&Es. Meanwhile, TTSH's website warns of delays in both consultations and admissions. Those with coughs, sore throats, or other mild symptoms are urged to visit general practitioners or Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs) instead. These clinics can be located through This move helps healthcare workers focus on critical cases and maintain emergency readiness. Read on why you should skip the A&E for minor symptoms here. Get ready to rock at full throttle. The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix just unveiled a stacked music lineup featuring Foo Fighters, CL and The Smashing Pumpkins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Foo Fighters (@foofighters) Running from 3-5 October, the star-studded event turns the Marina Bay Street Circuit into a high-octane music festival. Global icons like Alan Walker, Elton John and G-Dragon will share the spotlight with indie darlings and K-pop heavyweights. This year's entertainment will span multiple stages – from the iconic Padang Stage to the more intimate Sunset and Esplanade venues – offering something for every music fan. The lineup also includes Babymetal, Crowded House, Tom Grennan, The Lathums, and Indonesian vocal sensation Putri Ariani. With genres ranging from rock to EDM to neo-soul, it's a cultural mashup worth the pit stop. Tickets are already moving fast. With more acts still to be announced, the Grand Prix weekend is shaping up to be Singapore's biggest party of the year.
Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Health
- Straits Times
Longer waiting times at A&Es at CGH, SKH and TTSH
High volumes of patients have resulted in long queues and waiting times. PHOTOS: ST FILE, SHINTARO TAY Longer waiting times at A&Es at CGH, SKH and TTSH SINGAPORE – Changi General Hospital (CGH) and Sengkang General Hospita l (SKH) are seeing a high number of patients at their emergency departments, and this has resulted in longer waiting times. In a notice on its website , Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) said that there are longer than usual waiting times at the emergency department, and that admission may require a few hours. Only people with serious or life-threatening emergencies should go to its emergency department, CGH and SKH said on May 14 in separate social media posts. This allows medical professionals to attend to those with critical conditions and in need of emergency care. CGH and SKH urged those experiencing mild to moderate symptoms like cough, sore throat, or runny nose, to visit general practitioners (GPs) or Public Health Preparedness Clinics (PHPCs). Members of the public can find a PHPC at ST has contacted the Ministry of Health for more information. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TTSH Stock Gains Despite Q1 Earnings Decline, Gross Margin Improves
Shares of Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. TTSH have gained 14.8% since the company reported its earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 Index's modest 0.5% rise during the same period. Over the past month, TTSH stock has risen 11.1%, while the broader index has gained 4.3%. For the first quarter of 2025, Tile Shop reported net sales of $88 million, a decline of 4.1% year over year from $91.7 million. Comparable store sales dropped 4% year over year, which management attributed to a decrease in store traffic. Net income fell sharply to $172,000 from $1.7 million in the prior-year period, translating to diluted earnings per share of $0.00 compared with $0.04 in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA also declined 38.4% to $4.6 million, or 5.2% of net sales, from $7.4 million, or 8.1% of net sales, a year ago. Despite the revenue decline, gross margin improved 20 basis points to 66% from 65.8%, driven by lower inventory write-offs, partially offset by higher delivery costs. Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Tile Shop Holdings, Inc. Quote Total operating income declined sharply to $183,000 from $2.3 million, compressing the operating margin to 0.2% from 2.5%. Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses declined 0.3% year over year to $57.9 million from $58 million. The decrease was primarily due to a $0.7 million decrease in depreciation, a $0.4 million decrease associated with the closure of one distribution center in the third quarter of 2024 and a $0.4 million decrease in benefits. These factors were partially offset by a $0.7 million increase in advertising costs, a $0.3 million increase in training and a $0.3 million uptick in IT expenses. Tile Shop ended the quarter with $27.1 million in cash and no outstanding debt, up from $20.9 million in cash at the end of 2024. Operating cash flow totaled $9.9 million in the quarter compared with $18.6 million in the year-ago period. Pretax Return on Capital Employed fell to 1.2% on a trailing 12-month basis, down from 11.3% a year earlier, reflecting ongoing margin and profitability pressures. CEO Cabell Lolmaugh acknowledged the continuing impact of low housing turnover and macro headwinds such as tariffs and cautious consumer sentiment. Still, management emphasized their strategy of focusing on controllable factors — improving customer experience and managing costs. A key highlight was the increase in tile volume sold during the quarter, which the company attributed to an expanded product assortment, particularly entry-level options and the Arbour collection of luxury vinyl tile. This volume growth occurred despite lower average selling prices, suggesting that new offerings are resonating with value-conscious consumers. Lolmaugh expressed confidence in TTSH's supplier diversification strategy, noting that Tile Shop now sources from over 25 countries. This positioning is expected to help the company navigate increased tariffs on certain imported goods. Additionally, the retailer has been developing partnerships with domestic manufacturers, which may help offset some international sourcing risks going forward. CFO Mark Davis elaborated that, despite this shift in product mix, the company was able to maintain average ticket values due to stronger volumes. He also noted the positive impact of new engineered hardwood and laminate products, along with continued traction in large-format tiles. The decline in net sales and earnings was primarily driven by lower store traffic, exacerbated slightly by the absence of an extra sales day that benefited the 2024 quarter (due to the leap year). Management estimated that the additional day in the prior-year quarter contributed approximately $1 million in sales. Despite weaker revenues, the company maintained average ticket size by offsetting lower average selling prices with increased tile volumes. This mix shift was underpinned by new product introductions targeting both price-sensitive and design-conscious customers. Furthermore, while gross margin improved modestly, SG&A expenses absorbed new investments in marketing, employee training, and IT systems. These expenses, although constraining profitability in the short term, are viewed as essential to long-term competitiveness. Tile Shop did not provide formal financial guidance for upcoming quarters. However, management indicated confidence in their spring selling season and reiterated that the company's inventory strategy and global supplier diversification would help mitigate tariff-related cost pressures. The team emphasized its readiness to respond to evolving trade dynamics by shifting sourcing and implementing pricing strategies if needed. There were no acquisitions, divestitures, or major business restructurings disclosed for the first quarter of 2025. However, Tile Shop announced it had subleased its New Jersey distribution center through the third quarter of 2026. This sublease is expected to yield $2 million in income, with half of the benefit anticipated to reduce SG&A expenses over the remainder of 2025 and the balance in 2026. Additionally, Tile Shop expanded its design collaboration with Alison Victoria, a move that aligns with its strategic focus on exclusive, designer-backed offerings to differentiate its product portfolio. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Tile Shop Hldgs, Inc. (TTSH) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
