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Malay Mail
13-07-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
From laksa to steamed fish, Singapore public hospitals go gourmet with top chefs and brands to transform bland patient meals
SINGAPORE, July 13 — Singapore's public hospitals are reportedly elevating the standard of patient meals by partnering with top chefs and established food brands to offer more nutritious and appetising options, challenging the stereotype of bland hospital food. The Straits Times reported that at Alexandra Hospital, for example, a new 'Featured Chef Menu' was developed by Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Stroobant of Saint Pierre, in collaboration with the hospital's culinary team. 'Hospital food is often associated with blandness or lack of variety, but I believe with a little creativity and attention to detail, it can be transformed into a delicious, healthy experience that complements the healing process,' Stroobant was quoted saying. Stroobant, who moved to Singapore from Belgium in 1999, said the collaboration allows him to give back to the community through food, especially for elderly patients who form a significant portion of hospital admissions. Available once a week at no additional cost for patients on regular texture diets, the meals are prepared using refined methods such as steaming and boiling, with reduced salt and no heavy sauces, in line with hospital dietary guidelines. The menu launched this month has garnered praise from patients, including professional chef Leong Zheng Hao. 'All the dishes in the Chinese menu looked very appetising and visually enticing, especially the colourful steamed vegetable rice. After tasting, I found all the dishes tasty and complemented each other,' Leong was quoted saying. 'The sea bass with ginger and mandarin was very tender and fresh, and the dessert of steamed pear with rock sugar and goji berries tasted light with just the right amount of mild sweetness – a great way to end the meal.' Meanwhile, Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has also introduced gourmet-style meals through collaborations with popular chains Jumbo Group of Restaurants and 328 Katong Laksa, adapting well-known local dishes to meet nutritional standards. The partnership with Jumbo began in 2023, with chefs providing training and recipes for dishes such as steamed fish with chilli crab sauce and Teochew pao fan, which saw an 89 per cent acceptance rate among patients. In January 2025, SGH rolled out a modified laksa dish in collaboration with 328 Katong Laksa, replacing cockles with prawns and increasing vegetables to align with Health Promotion Board guidelines; over 5,000 patients have tried it, with 90 per cent giving positive feedback. The hospital is now seeking halal menu partners to expand dining options for Muslim patients, while also using these partnerships to upskill culinary staff through expert training sessions. 'Through these collaborations, we aim to elevate the variety and quality of food that we serve to our patients, making their healthy meals enjoyable. Most importantly, patients receive the nourishment they need for a complete and timely recovery,' SGH senior manager Eileen Lim was quoted saying.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Milwaukee human trafficking case; docs show possible abuse pattern
The Brief A Milwaukee man is accused of running a human trafficking operation. Prosecutors said he kept women in his home, assaulted them, forced them to have sex against their will and made them change their last names. Court records show the 38-year-old real estate broker has a complicated past. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee real estate broker accused of running a human trafficking operation made his first court appearance on Friday, and new documents show a possible pattern of abuse. From divorce proceedings to restraining orders that were ultimately dismissed, court records show 38-year-old Austin Chronister has a complicated past when it comes to romantic relationships. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The backstory Prosecutors said Chronister kept women in his home, assaulted them, forced them to have sex against their will and made them change their last names. According to a criminal complaint, Chronister would throw BDSM parties at his State Street home where one woman described an alleged sex dungeon in the basement. Dig deeper FOX6 News dug into Chronister's past and uncovered divorce proceedings that showed he and his now ex-wife split in 2022 after 10 years of marriage. During that time, his wife was found guilty of stabbing him in the leg during a disagreement. Records show Chronister's ex-wife is listed on financial records as owning a business with a woman named Christin Saint Pierre. Saint Pierre has not been charged but was named in the complaint. FOX6 News tried to talk to Saint Pierre on Thursday. She said: "No comment." In court, Chronister's defense argued for him and Saint Pierre to have third-party contact because "they were basically almost in a common-law marriage." SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Documents show at least one of the women Chronister is accused of assaulting previously filed restraining orders in 2020 and 2021. She claimed Chronister stabbed her in the shoulder with a needle and injected an unknown substance. She said he told her she would be able to understand words but not be able to speak. The woman declined to speak on camera but told FOX6 News the experience was traumatic. What's next Chronister's bond was set at $75,000, and he's due back in court next week. He is ordered to have no contact with at least three people. The Source Information in this report is from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
Florida woman who disappeared 6 months ago gives birth on New York City subway
A Florida woman who disappeared six months ago was found on Feb. 12 after she gave birth on a crowded New York City subway train. In a September 2024 missing persons report, the Hallandale Beach Police Department said that 25-year-old Jenny Saint Pierre was "currently pregnant and may be in need of services that meet the criteria of an endangered person.' A video posted on TikTok this week shows Saint Pierre lying on the subway floor moments after delivering a baby girl. With no medical personnel immediately available, bystanders assisted as best they could. The footage was captured by Bryanna Brown, a passenger on the train. 'People are screaming, 'Anyone have scissors? Is there a doctor that can help?'' Brown told WNBC. 'Then another young lady that was on the train, she pulls out a pocket knife — then cuts the umbilical cord.' Saint Pierre welcomed her first child at approximately 11:30 a.m. on a W train in Manhattan. According to a police spokesperson, both Saint Pierre and her daughter were transported to the hospital in 'good condition.' 'This is another example of New Yorkers coming together to help each other, assisted by caring transit workers and other responders, reflecting the best of the subway community and this city,' NYC Transit president Demetrius Crichlow said in a statement. 'We are thrilled that both mother and Baby W are doing well, and look forward to welcoming both of them back aboard for a lifetime of reliable — and hopefully less dramatic — rides.' Saint Pierre's mother, Chrismene Saint Pierre, told the New York Times that she is eager for her daughter to return home to Florida. 'I've been thinking about my daughter every day, praying every day that she's OK, that her baby is OK,' she said. 'I'm going to sleep good tonight.' 'We will always be there for her, and for her baby,' Chrismene Saint Pierre article was originally published on
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman Who Gave Birth On NYC Subway Turns Out To Be Missing Florida Person: Report
In a story as heartwarming as it is shocking, a woman who had been missing for months was recently found after giving birth aboard a New York City subway train. Jenny Saint Pierre, a 25-year-old Florida woman, was reported missing by her family in September 2024 after disappearing from her Hallandale Beach home the previous month, The New York Times reports. The last confirmed sighting of Saint Pierre was on August 5, 2024 when her ex-boyfriend—believed to be the father of her child—saw her in Hallandale Beach. Following her disappearance, local police issued a missing persons report noting that she was pregnant and 'may be in need of services that meet the criteria of an endangered person.' Her concerned family described her vanishing as 'unusual'—particularly being that she was awaiting the delivery of her child—and let police know that she was diagnosed with schizophrenia. On Wednesday (Feb. 12), the mystery of her whereabouts took an unexpected turn when she went into labor just before 12 PM on a southbound W train in Midtown Manhattan. Bystanders quickly jumped into action, helping deliver the baby girl right on the train floor. Footage of the incredible moment went viral, capturing the shock and joy of commuters witnessing the birth. The dramatic commute ended at the 34th Street-Herald Square station, where passengers alerted train staff about the unexpected delivery. First responders and an MTA official rushed to assist, finding both mother and baby conscious and in good health. They were taken to Bellevue Hospital, where NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow confirmed they were in 'good condition.' In a tribute to her unconventional delivery, Crichlow playfully nicknamed the newborn 'Baby W' after the train line she was born on. 'This is another example of New Yorkers coming together to help each other, assisted by caring transit workers and other responders, reflecting the best of the subway community and this city,' he stated. 'We are thrilled that both mother and Baby W are doing well and look forward to welcoming both of them back aboard for a lifetime of reliable—and hopefully less dramatic—rides.' The footage of the birth was posted to TikTok by a bystander, showing Saint Pierre lying on the floor of the subway car after giving birth. A fellow rider can be seen holding the newborn, wrapped in a red fabric. 'You're headed to work and you witness someone giving birth on the train,' reads the caption of the video. 'Only in NYC!' The person who posted the video did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Reportedly, Saint Pierre had been living in New York unbeknownst to her family. Her sister, Stephania Saint Pierre, discovered her sibling's whereabouts after recognizing her pink duffel bag in the viral footage. Her mother, Chrismene Saint Pierre, expressed both relief and joy, saying that Jenny would be 'welcomed home with open arms.' More from NYC Subway Commuters Panic After Reportedly Hearing Gunshots New York City Subway Typo Could Cost $250,000 Man Killed After Being Pushed In Front of NYC Subway Train
New York Times
13-02-2025
- New York Times
Baby Girl Born on Subway to Woman Who Had Been Reported Missing
A 25-year-old Florida woman who had been missing for months was found on Wednesday under dramatic circumstances, after she gave birth on a subway train rumbling beneath the streets of Manhattan. The woman, Jenny Saint Pierre of Hallandale Beach, Fla., had been reported missing by her family, who said they had not seen her since last summer. On Wednesday, a law enforcement official identified her as the woman who gave birth on a southbound W train in Midtown shortly before noon. A police spokesman said the mother and the baby, a girl, had been brought to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition. Ms. Saint Pierre's sister, Stephania Saint Pierre, confirmed the mother's identity after seeing a video of the newborn's first moments that was shared on social media on Wednesday. 'Oh, my God, look at her little face!' Stephania said in a phone interview from her home in Texas as she watched the video. She recognized her sister's pink duffle bag on a subway seat and heard her voice as another passenger lifted the infant. 'Oh, my God, I am going to cry! That's my first niece!' Stephania was surprised to learn that her sister was in New York City and said she did not know why she had gone there. In a statement, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that passengers on the train alerted the conductor to the birth around 11:32 a.m. while the train was stopped at the 34th Street-Herald Square station. The conductor held the train in the station, and police officers and emergency medical workers soon arrived. Demetrius Crichlow, the president of New York City Transit, called the baby 'Baby W' in the statement. He said the circumstances of her birth demonstrated New Yorkers' goodness. 'This is another example of New Yorkers coming together to help each other, assisted by caring transit workers and other responders, reflecting the best of the subway community and this city,' he said. 'We are thrilled that both mother and Baby W are doing well, and look forward to welcoming both of them back aboard for a lifetime of reliable — and hopefully less dramatic — rides.' The video, posted on TikTok by a bystander, shows Ms. Saint Pierre lying on the floor of the subway car immediately after the birth. A fellow rider can be seen holding the squirming newborn aloft, wrapped in a red cloth. Other riders mill about, seemingly unsure of what to do. One woman stands bent over nearby, ready to assist, her purse dangling from her wrist. 'You're headed to work and you witness someone giving birth on the train,' reads the caption of the video. 'Only in NYC!' The person who posted the video did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Since the New York City subway began operation in 1904, babies have been born on trains or station platforms from time to time, according to archival news media reports stretching back almost 100 years. Many of the mothers have been homeless women who spent long periods of time on the subways. Others have been just passing through, including a woman named Catherine O'Brien, who according to The New York Times was 'employed as a domestic' when she gave birth to a son at the Avenue U Station in Brooklyn in 1937. In 1993, another woman gave birth to a daughter on the No. 3 train while on her way to an obstetrician's appointment. On Wednesday, Stephania Saint Pierre said she had a vivid dream the night before that her sister had given birth. When she woke up she immediately called two hospitals in Miami, but Jenny was at neither one. Then, nearly 12 hours later, Stephania saw the video of her sister and her new niece on the subway. 'I dreamed it just this morning. And here she is, giving birth to a baby on a train,' she said. 'I felt it, I knew it.'
