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A taste for leftovers leaves New Zealand pets obese
Wednesday , 12 October 2016
Feeding your pet leftovers from last night’s dinner may seem like a great idea at the time, but it’s contributing to excess weight that can have dire effects on their health.
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da Vinci Coming to Auckland
Wednesday , 9 March 2016
Southern Cross’ North Harbour Hospital has purchased a third-generation da Vinci robot for the Auckland region and is having it installed for debut this month.
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Health Society statement re digital breast tomosynthesis
Tuesday , 20 September 2016
In May Southern Cross Health Society completed a clinical assessment of digital breast tomosynthesis.
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Disaster prone dogs cost owners
Tuesday , 3 May 2016
What dog owner would anticipate their furry friend getting a foot caught in a toilet seat and the resulting pain – for the dog and the owner’s wallet.
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For the Love of Dog – Chemotherapy, brain surgery and gall stone removal
Wednesday , 22 June 2016
There is a growing trend of pet owners forking out for treatments that have traditionally been associated with humans, and pet ownership can break the bank.
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In denial about our sweet tooth
Thursday , 14 January 2016
Kiwis are in denial about their sugar habit and quick to criticise others, according to research by Southern Cross Healthcare Group.
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No laughing matter
Friday , 20 May 2016
Southern Cross Health Society have released a new TVC challenging millennials to take charge of their health.
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Kiwis are clueless about healthcare costs
Saturday , 16 April 2016
Research by New Zealand health insurer Southern Cross Health Society has shown that many Kiwis are clueless about the costs of common surgeries.
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Kiwis relying more on private healthcare
Thursday , 15 September 2016
A significant rise in the number of elective surgical procedures paid for by not-for-profit health insurer, Southern Cross Health Society, shows more New Zealanders are choosing to rely on the private health system.
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Local residents to benefit from state of the art theatres
Friday , 8 January 2016
Southern Cross’ North Harbour Hospital on Wairau Road is expanding for the fourth time in its 24 year history – to keep pace with resident demand for elective surgery.
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Making the most of life with cancer
Tuesday , 23 February 2016
For people living with secondary breast cancer, access to practical help is essential for maintaining a positive life.
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New Rotorua private oncology clinic a first for Southern Cross network
Thursday , 17 November 2016
Cancer patients in the southern Bay of Plenty now have the option of receiving treatment locally with the opening of a new private oncology clinic at Southern Cross Hospital Rotorua.
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Nutrition Foundation call for ‘old-school’ common sense
Wednesday , 24 February 2016
A quick news search will confirm what many of us see on a day to day basis – a glut of differing diet advice, confusing and contradictory expert opinions, and celebrity ‘tips and tricks’ to help shed extra weight.
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One in five get sick on holiday
Monday , 16 May 2016
Sickly sightseers, green globetrotters and tepid tourists – unfortunately, most of us have either been or seen these types of travellers struggling through a holiday.
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One in five Kiwis risk it all overseas
Wednesday , 21 September 2016
New research conducted by Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has revealed that one in five Kiwis travel without insurance.
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One in five lie to their doctor
Thursday , 21 January 2016
Do you smoke? How often do you drink? Do you exercise often? And how much do you spend on takeaways?
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Puppies and kittens not always the purrfect Christmas present
Wednesday , 14 December 2016
Surprising your loved one with a pet at Christmas may seem like a good idea, but it doesn’t always end well for the animal.
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Robotic technology is giving Kiwis with oral cancers a better chance at beating the disease
Thursday , 17 November 2016
Kiwis with oral cancers can now have their tumours removed robotically through a new surgical technique.
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Rotorua hospital takes lead in nursing practice
Monday , 6 June 2016
Rotorua’s Southern Cross Hospital is the first private surgical hospital in the country to have two Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and it’s locals having elective surgery who will reap the benefits.
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Small people making big claims
Thursday , 30 June 2016
Not-for-profit health insurer Southern Cross Health Society funded 215,711 specialist appointments and procedures for children and young adults in 2015 – with the more expensive claims topping $50,000.
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