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Alexandra District Health Appoints New CEO, Jane Poxon
Alexandra District Health is delighted to announce it’s appointed a highly experienced senior healthcare professional to take over as the Hospital’s new CEO.
Jane Poxon’s appointment brings a proven medical professional with a range of capabilities to the top job.
The new CEO has a deep understanding of the region’s healthcare needs and connection to the community.
Chair of the Hospital Kim Flanagan says “we’re excited to be getting such an experienced leader, someone with a proven track record gained over 20 years working across various Medical and Health organisations”.
Jane Poxon has been particularly adept at engaging with key diverse stakeholders with differing priorities.
Jane was formerly at the Royal Eye and Ear Hospital as the Chief Nursing Officer, as well as being Chief Operating Officer of Northern Health. The new CEO, believes in building strong aligned teams, capable of delivering outcomes in difficult and unpredictable environments.
We look forward to welcoming Jane to ADH!

Staff Service Awards – Alexandra District Health
Alexandra District Health staff service awards ceremony

ADH Christmas & New Year Services
We are pleased to share details of our services as we head towards the Christmas and New Year holiday season.

Allied Health Assistants keep Primary Health services moving
The team of Allied Health Assistants (AHA) are a core part of Alexandra District Health’s Primary Health services.

Alexandra District Health’s physiotherapists put spring into patients’ step
Meet Alexandra District Health’s wonderful physiotherapists, Michelle and Reece.

What is a RIPERN?
RIPERNs hold an additional endorsement recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia

Flying Doctor Dental Clinic is visiting Alexandra and Eildon
Flying Doctor Dental Clinic will be in Alexandra and Eildon during June and July.

First COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Alexandra District Health
Staff receive their first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine

Smoking and Flag Raising Ceremony at Alexandra District Health
In conjunction with Close the Gap Day, Alexandra District Health held a smoking and flag raising ceremony.

Alexandra District Health welcomes new Graduate Nurses
Alexandra District Health welcomes our newest Graduate Nurses, Lynden Caldwell, Jesse Plunkett and Sophie Penney

Dysphagia: A difficult diagnosis to swallow!
Wednesday 17th March is ‘Swallowing Awareness Day 2021’

International Women’s Day 2021
Alexandra District Health celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

Alexandra District Health holds its Annual General Meeting
Alexandra District Health was proud to hold its 149th Annual General Meeting on Thursday 25th February.

Alexandra District Health AGM – Thursday 25th February at 5pm
Alexandra District Health invites you to attend our AGM

Alexandra District Health welcomes new Physiotherapist
Alexandra District Health is pleased to introduce our new Physiotherapist, Reece Bowerman

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 8th to 15th November
What Aboriginal knowledge can teach us about happiness with Sheree Cairney

Farewell to Rick Masters
A ‘COVID safe’ morning tea was held on Friday 6th November as we said farewell to one of our long serving visiting specialists.