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Southern Cross Health Society Group annual results reflect steep increase in demand for private healthcare
Monday , 30 September 2024
Today Southern Cross Health Society Group (“Group”) shares its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2024, highlighting extraordinary growth in claims over the year; in volume and value.
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Southern Cross welcomes new Chief Communications & Brand Officer
Tuesday , 24 September 2024
Southern Cross has welcomed the appointment of Tony Reid as Chief Communications & Brand Officer. Reid, who started in the role earlier this month, will lead the growth of Southern Cross’ reputation and market presence – working across the range of health and insurance brands.
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Melodie Vickars joins Southern Cross Pet Insurance as new Chief Marketing Officer
Monday , 16 September 2024
The first question anyone asks when someone new joins the Southern Cross Pet Insurance (SCPI) team is “do you have a pet?” And, Melodie Vickars, who started as the new Chief Marketing Officer on September 16, said “Yes – and here she is” [showing Hettie as her phone screen saver].
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Southern Cross Round the Bays becomes a three-city series
Thursday , 12 September 2024
NZ’s largest fun run to be held in Auckland, Wellington – and debut in Christchurch.
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Sir Ashley Bloomfield launches a new mindfulness practice with Southern Cross and Pause Breathe Smile this Mindfulness Day
Wednesday , 11 September 2024
Southern Cross has teamed up with Sir Ashley Bloomfield and Pause Breathe Smile to remind everyone of the importance of good mind health.
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Health and wellbeing challenges uncovered in survey
Wednesday , 4 September 2024
Supporting elderly, impact of technology, cancer treatment and vaping all top concerns
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Now, more than ever, it’s time to celebrate businesses supporting health and wellbeing for their people
Sunday , 25 August 2024
Southern Cross is on a mission to help more New Zealanders to live healthier lives. With most New Zealanders spending a large part of their day or night at work, it’s essential businesses support their teams’ health and wellbeing
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Healthcare becomes a top priority for New Zealanders
Wednesday , 28 August 2024
Access to quality healthcare services has become a top concern for New Zealanders this year, according to the latest Southern Cross Healthy Futures report, which was released today.
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Southern Cross Health Trust partners with AUT on nursing scholarships
Wednesday , 21 August 2024
A new partnership between AUT and the Southern Cross Health Trust offers student nurses an unprecedented level of support as they navigate their studies and clinical placements.
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Supporting more New Zealanders to live a more independent life
Wednesday , 14 August 2024
Today, Blind Low Vision NZ and Southern Cross Pet Insurance are announcing a partnership which will help protect and fund the guide dogs who support their clients to be more independent.
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Southern Cross Travel Insurance appoints new Chief Customer Officer
Sunday , 11 August 2024
Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI) has announced the appointment of Jess Strange as Chief Customer Officer. Jess takes up her role from August 19, joining a business which is experiencing significant growth.
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Southern Cross Wellington Hospital introduces innovative procedure for prostate treatment
Monday , 5 August 2024
Wellington men will no longer have to travel out of the region for a new laser procedure to treat enlarged prostate glands.
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Urological surgeon Jim Duthie has completed the first Thulium laser enucleation (ThuLEP) procedure with morcellation on a patient at Southern Cross Wellington Hospital.
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When trouble strikes, travel insurance is there to help
Tuesday , 30 July 2024
The recent CrowdStrike IT issue had travellers scrambling around the world to rebook and restart their travel plans
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SCTI front footed the problem and committed to support NZ travellers in their hour of need
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How to take back the night, or the early morning – exercising safely when it’s dark, with your dog
Tuesday , 23 July 2024
Keeping up a fitness routine in winter when it’s darker, colder, and likely wetter or even snowy, is key to you being ready for an all-out assault during the warmer months. It’s also a great way to burn through those comfort foods we tend to enjoy in the cooler months.
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Southern Cross Healthcare specialist partners on mission to raise bowel cancer awareness and save more lives
Tuesday , 25 June 2024
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Southern Cross Healthcare has partnered with its joint venture endoscopy partners Waitematā Endoscopy, The Rutherford Clinic and Southern Endoscopy plus Bowel Cancer New Zealand to raise awareness about bowel cancer.
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Southern Cross Healthcare steps up for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Tuesday , 18 June 2024
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Southern Cross Healthcare is joining forces with Waitematā Endoscopy, The Rutherford Clinic and Southern Endoscopy to support Bowel Cancer New Zealand to raise awareness about bowel cancer.
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Southern Cross Healthcare staff from across Aotearoa celebrate Matariki with volunteer rubbish clean-ups
Thursday , 13 June 2024
To mark Matariki, the Māori New Year, Southern Cross Healthcare employees from around the motu will hit beaches and other open spaces this winter weekend, volunteering their time to pick up rubbish and dispose of it responsibly.
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Southern Cross Travel Insurance launches a new International Medical Only product for cost conscious travellers
Tuesday , 4 June 2024
With the cost of living biting, it’s tempting for some to write off travel insurance as a luxury rather than a ‘must-have’. According to Southern Cross Travel Insurance’s (SCTI) Future of Travel 2024 report, while 51 per cent of New Zealand travellers put an escape at the top of their ‘must spends’, 10 per cent claim they won’t purchase travel insurance as a way to save money.
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Southern Cross, secures multiple wins in the 25th Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands awards
Monday , 27 May 2024
Southern Cross insurance businesses have been awarded Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand 2024 awards across three key categories: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Travel Insurance, and they are Highly Commended for Pet Insurance.
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If you’re looking at bringing home a pet, here’s what you need to consider
Wednesday , 22 May 2024
Given they support pets and their owners (to the tune of paying more than $29.9 million in claims for the year ended 30 June 2023), Southern Cross Pet Insurance, has plenty of insight into what you need to think about before bringing a new fur baby home.
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If you’re, Gen Z/ Millennial or a parent, you’re more likely to be travelling overseas
Monday , 20 May 2024
According to the latest Future of Travel study from Southern Cross Travel Insurance, there’s something which stands out when it comes to the demographics of travel.
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Investment in clicks not bricks is key to New Zealand in overcoming health sector challenges
Friday , 17 May 2024
Southern Cross Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Erica Whineray Kelly, a breast cancer surgeon, doctor and women’s health advocate, writes of challenges in the New Zealand health sector including in biological sex and ethnicity, and the role that technology plays in helping to overcome them. These views are her own
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Investing in nursing for today and tomorrow - Southern Cross Healthcare lands a NZ first in theatre training
Thursday , 9 May 2024
To strengthen and futureproof its workforce, Southern Cross Healthcare has increased its investment in training, development and learning systems for nurses, including the introduction of a new operating theatre training program, Periop 101.
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Southern Cross Healthcare embraces initiative to give IV bags a new lease of life
Tuesday , 30 April 2024
From providing lifesaving fluids during surgery to a new life giving children a safe landing in playgrounds, PVC IV bags from all 10 Southern Cross hospitals around Aotearoa are now being recycled and repurposed.
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Furry favourites and costly calamities – Southern Cross Pet Insurance shares top 10 insured breeds and highest claims
Tuesday , 16 April 2024
New Zealand has a reputation for being a nation of animal lovers, with over 4.35 million pets[1] calling Aotearoa home. Supporting this sentiment, Southern Cross Pet Insurance is sharing its top 10 insured breeds. They are also revealing the highest claims for 2023 showing some of the costs of pet healthcare.
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New joint venture partnership for Southern Cross Healthcare and Wellington orthopaedic specialists
Monday , 15 April 2024
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New joint venture partnership for Southern Cross Healthcare and Wellington orthopaedic specialists
Southern Cross Healthcare and Wellington orthopaedic specialist group OrthoDSU Ltd have formed a 50:50 partnership set to deliver the first day stay orthopaedic care facility to the Wellington region.
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Andrea Brunner joins Southern Cross Health Insurance as Chief Operating Officer
Thursday , 4 April 2024
Bringing with her an impressive track record in executive leadership, primarily in financial services and spanning a wide range of functions, Southern Cross Health Insurance is announcing the appointment of Andrea Brunner as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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Southern Cross Healthcare grows Te Ao Māori capabilities
Tuesday , 2 April 2024
Dean Cowles is in his dream role, combining his clinical nursing career with his passion to strengthen his colleagues’ connection with Te Ao Māori while also improving outcomes for Māori patients and whānau.
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Southern Cross Health Society and Southern Cross Pet Insurance respond to FMA public notification
Tuesday , 26 March 2024
Southern Cross Health Society and Southern Cross Pet Insurance acknowledge and accept a public warning issued by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) over system-based discount errors which the businesses identified and subsequently remediated.
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Life-changing Bariatric surgery is now available at Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital
Monday , 25 March 2024
Bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, is now available at Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital, with three procedures taking place since November.
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Avoid being an egg this Easter! How to protect your pets at the sweetest time of year
Wednesday , 20 March 2024
Easter often involves indulging in delectable delights like chocolate bunnies and eggs, and maybe even the uneaten half of that hot cross bun. Be wary though, as while these treats tickle our taste buds, they can spell disaster for our pets.
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Southern Cross Healthcare make strategic appointment with new Chief Financial Officer
Friday , 15 March 2024
Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Peter Gudsell as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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New research shows half of all travellers had their journeys disrupted in 2023
Thursday , 7 March 2024
While 83 per cent of New Zealanders plan to travel domestically and 61 per cent hope to travel internationally this year, according to the latest study from Southern Cross Travel Insurance.
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New Zealanders believe travelling is one of the most important things
Tuesday , 5 March 2024
More than half of all New Zealanders who plan to travel in the next 12 months consider travel to be one of the most important things when it comes to their discretionary spending, despite pressure on household budgets
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Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital theatre upgrades will enable more local patient capacity
Tuesday , 20 February 2024
More surgeries can now happen at Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital following the refurbishment of two of its operating theatres
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New general manager team for Southern Cross Healthcare’s central Auckland hospitals
Thursday , 15 February 2024
Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed new general managers at three of its Auckland facilities: Gillies Hospital, Brightside Hospital and Auckland Surgical Centre.
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Fall in love with yourself this Valentine’s Day and make a lasting commitment to your good health
Tuesday , 13 February 2024
Traditionally a day reserved for romantic love, this Valentine’s why not spoil yourself by taking stock of your health goals.
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Southern Cross Travel Insurance strengthens leadership team with Chief Underwriting Officer and Chief Legal and Risk Officer appointments
Monday , 12 February 2024
Southern Cross Travel Insurance has announced the appointment of Anita Samu as Chief Underwriting Officer and Greg Sparling to the role of Chief Legal and Risk Officer to support its New Zealand and Australian operations.
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Dr Erica Whineray Kelly appointed Chief Medical Officer for Southern Cross Healthcare
Thursday , 8 February 2024
Southern Cross Healthcare has appointed Dr Erica Whineray Kelly as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). She will take up the position in February this year.
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Southern Cross Health Insurance announces appointment of new Chief People and Strategy Officer
Monday , 5 February 2024
Aligned with its commitment to its people, Southern Cross Health Insurance is proud to announce the appointment of Cath Lomax as Chief People and Strategy Officer.
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Beat the back to work blues with tips from Southern Cross Healthcare
Tuesday , 16 January 2024
While it’s normal to experience ‘post-holiday blues’ after the summer break, returning to work in the new year is also a great time to kick start new habits that can enhance your wellbeing in the workplace.
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