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2013 Media Releases

Southern Cross welcomes media inquiries about any health related topics. Please contact:

Aimee Bourke, Communications Manager

Southern Cross Healthcare Group
Phone 09 925 6412; Mobile 021 410 411

aimee.bourke@southerncross.co.nz

	Apr4	Top health insurance claim - $160,000 4/4/2013 1:44:00 PM by Aimee Bourke
	Cancer, heart disease and spinal conditions were the causes of the highest health insurance claims paid out by Southern Cross Health Society last year. read more...

	Feb28	Southern Cross welcomes proposed healthcare bill 2/28/2013 3:08:00 PM by Aimee Bourke
	Southern Cross says the Affordable Healthcare Bill proposed today would result in: improved business productivity increased accessibility to timely healthcare for employees a valuable safety net for the nation’s most vulnerable freeing up public health system dollars and resources. read more...

	Feb18	Gold medallist announced as new health ambassador for Southern Cross 2/18/2013 12:26:00 PM by Aimee Bourke
	Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington will be the face of a new advertising and social media campaign aimed at helping New Zealanders to take small steps towards a healthier lifestyle. read more...

	Feb13	Soft Drink Consumption - Southern Cross Health and Wellness Survey 2/13/2013 4:56:00 PM by Southern Cross Health Society
	Southern Cross Health Society conducted a survey of over 2000 New Zealanders on their consumption of soft drinks. read more...

	Feb11	Beware illusory benefits 2/11/2013 1:02:00 PM by Aimee Bourke
	Kiwi travellers are being urged to check their travel insurance policies to avoid paying for "illusory" benefits. read more...

	Jan21	The highest travel insurance claims of 2012 1/21/2013 2:26:00 PM by Aimee Bourke
	Highest claims list shows that uninsured travellers are placing themselves at risk of medical costs in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. read more...

	Jan9	Survey reveals a nation of extremes: gym bunnies and sloths 1/9/2013 11:27:00 AM by Aimee Bourke
	Exercise is less of a habit, more of a ‘once in a blue moon’ event for a worrying number of Kiwis. read more...