HSCR: Health Services Consumer Research

FebFasters enter final week of alcohol-free challenge

Scoop NZ - General — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:28:00 +0000

The end is in sight for hundreds of people taking part in the New Zealand Drug Foundation’s annual FebFast challenge – just one more week to go.

Kiwis Warned Against Buying Specs Online

Scoop NZ - General — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:06:00 +0000

Kiwis tempted by cheap prescription glasses online are being warned almost half of such specs have been found to be unsafe or incorrect.

Alarming increase in serious infectious diseases in NZ

Scoop NZ - General — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:53:00 +0000

Admissions to New Zealand hospitals from infectious diseases have jumped dramatically over the last two decades according to just published research from the University of Otago, Wellington.

Christopher Kennedy Lawford visiting New Zealand

Scoop NZ - General — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:01:00 +0000

“Chris is JFK’s nephew. He is an actor, an academic, businessman, author and he speaks about recovery with passion because he has been there himself,” Mr Bell said.

Prison health centres up to scratch

Voxy News Engine — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:01:23 +0000

New Zealand Prison Health Services have joined other primary health care practices in the country in meeting the standards set for New Zealand general practice.

Broccoli and blueberries may improve gut health

Voxy News Engine — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:21:01 +0000

Broccoli and blueberries may have positive effects for those suffering with digestive problems, new research suggests.

Some Child Health Services at Christchurch Hospital move

Scoop NZ - General — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:56:00 +0000

Some Children’s Services at Christchurch Hospital have been temporarily relocated to other parts of the hospital to allow for scheduled earthquake repair work this month.

Beauty myth needs busting again

Voxy News Engine — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:33:46 +0000

New Zealand women should be encouraged to feel comfortable in their own skin, rather than made to feel they must conform to some photo-shopped, Hollywood stereotype, Labour's Women's Affairs spokesperson, Sue Moroney.

Wakatipu health panel sees progress

Voxy News Engine — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:46:45 +0000

The Wakatipu Health Reference Panel was pleased with progress towards the delivery of improved health services for the area chairperson and Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Vanessa van Uden said.

Health insurance numbers stabilising

Voxy News Engine — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:47:48 +0000

Data showing the recent decline in health cover is stabilising has been welcomed today by the Health Funds Association (HFANZ).