Ruth Wood, PT, FAPTA, a two-term speaker of the APTA House of Delegates, Mary McMillan lecturer, and APTA member for more than 75 years, passed away Oct. 26, at age 104.
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Remembering Ruth Wood: 75 Years of Moving the Profession Forward
Former APTA speaker of the House and board member held leadership roles at the chapter, national, and international levels.
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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