Friday, November 12, 2010

Apple iPad Winner Announced

Becky Tate (left), chief executive officer of the USA Physicians Group, presented Gwenn Moring, a physical therapy assistant at the USA Medical Center, with an Apple iPad she won after a drawing sponsored by the USA Physicians Group.

Gwenn Moring, a physical therapy assistant at the University of South Alabama Medical Center, won the Apple iPad drawing sponsored by USA Physicians Group at USA’s 6th annual Benefits Fair. A total of 998 people stopped by the USA Physicians Group booth and registered for the iPad during the Benefits Fair, which was in three locations over the course of two days.

Moring, who was surprised with the gift Monday afternoon, said she has never won any giveaways before. “This may go under the tree this year for my kids,” she said, “but it will be very tempting not to play with it until then.”

“I’m very thankful,” Moring added. “I love working here, and it’s definitely an adventure every day. I’m glad I was able to share this experience with my coworkers.”

Moring, who has been in Mobile most of her life, has been a physical therapy assistant at the USA Medical Center for two years.

USA Physician Group providers were on hand at the Benefits Fair to answer health questions and provide guidance. USA Cardiology handed out heart healthy information, the USA Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Center provided grip strength testing and occupational/physical therapy information, Knollwood Physicians Group gave skin cancer screenings, and the department of surgery was on hand to discuss appropriate tests and screenings for bariatric surgery and surgical oncology.

“We were pleased with the interest and excitement from USA employees as they visited our booth,” said Becky Tate, chief executive officer of the USA Physicians Group. “This year, for the first time, we had several representatives from our care centers answering questions about health concerns. Based on the positive feedback from USA employees, we are definitely planning to do the same next year.”