Former Wisconsin health system CEO dies from COVID-19

Rexford Titus, the former CEO of Waukesha, Wis.-based ProHealth Care, died from complications of COVID-19 on Nov. 16. He was 74.

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Mr. Titus retired as CEO of ProHealth in 2011, according to the Journal Sentinel. He spent 42 years of his career at ProHealth and held a number of leadership positions. During his tenure, ProHealth grew to a regional health network with three hospitals, 26 health centers and home health care centers. 

Mr. Titus died at the AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, Wis., a place the system opened in 2004 as a part of Mr. Titus’ vision for ProHealth.

Mr. Titus was remembered as “a formational, approachable, innovative and generous leader” in his obituary. 

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