Mr. Pugh was a member of the hospital for 40 years, according to local NBC affiliate KWWL. He led the hospital as president and CEO for 14 years, retiring in 1998.
Mr. Pugh held a Master of Hospital and Health Administration from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He also held an honorary doctorate from Allen College in Waterloo.
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