For Immediate Release
Mercy Physical Therapist Awarded
 Oklahoma City — Jason E. Gates, Mercy Health Center
physical therapist, received the David J. Falcone Award. The award,
given at the November Oklahoma Hospital Association annual convention in
Oklahoma City, recognizes a health administration student for
outstanding achievement.
Since 2000, Gates has worked as a physical therapist
for Mercy. He is a certified clinical instructor and vestibular
rehabilitation specialist. Gates has volunteered his time at a free
therapy clinic, attends church mission trips and has volunteered as a
program assistant at the ACHE Congress 2009.
Gates is a member of the American Physical Therapy
Association. He is also a member of the American College of Healthcare
Executives and served as the activities coordinator for the University
of Oklahoma ACHE chapter for 2008-2009.
“We are proud of Jason’s efforts to make his
community a better place,” said Di Smalley, Mercy Health System of
Oklahoma CEO. “His dedication to serving others is an inspiration.”
Gates will graduate in May 2010 with a master’s
degree in health administration policy.
The David J. Falcone award was renamed in 1996, in
honor of the late Dr. Falcone. Falcone served as professor and chair of
the Department of Health Administration and Policy for the University of
Oklahoma College of Public Health.
Press release dated: January 5, 2010
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