
Carmen Cooper-Oguz, PT, DPT, MBA, has traveled the world far and wide, and yet she's always returned to the Mississippi Delta — the only place she's ever wanted to live.
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A look at the challenges — and unique opportunities — that come with providing care in rural America.

Carmen Cooper-Oguz, PT, DPT, MBA, has traveled the world far and wide, and yet she's always returned to the Mississippi Delta — the only place she's ever wanted to live.
Date: July 1, 2024
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
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