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December 27, 2012

18:59 • 4 months ago

Is there anything you can do? Yes, of course. Keep him and the family in your prayers. I am thinking heaven has not seen such a barrage of prayer intentions since ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’

George H.W. Bush’s aide, Jean Becker • Offering a fairly snarky-sounding response to the outpouring of concern that the former president received after reports that he was admitted to an intensive care unit. According to Becker’s email to Bush’s family and friends, here’s what happened: “He is 88 years old, he had a terrible case of bronchitis which then triggered a series of complications, partially brought on by the fact that he also has a form of Parkinson’s disease.” Becker said in the message that if Bush were writing, he “would ask me to tell you to please put the harps back in the closet.” So in other words, thanks for your concern, but the 88-year-old former president will be OK for now. source

December 26, 2012

18:55 • 4 months ago

Tags: george hw bush george bush es president former president intensive care george hw bush health 67 • Permalink

According to his spokesman, his fever is gone, but it doesn't sound like George H.W. Bush is doing too hot at the moment. He's currently in intensive care at a Houston hospital. More details from the AP:

A spokesman says former President George H.W. Bush is in the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital.

Bush’s spokesman, Jim McGrath, said late Wednesday that the former president was admitted to the ICU on Sunday at Methodist Hospital, “following a series of setbacks including a persistent fever.”

McGrath says Bush is alert and conversing with medical staff, and that doctors are cautiously optimistic about his treatment.

That’s all they details they’re offering for now. Good luck as far as getting better, George.

January 15, 2011

18:36 • 2 years ago

Good news: Gabrielle Giffords now breathing on her own, guys

Tags: arizona critical condition Gabrielle Giffords intensive care shooting ventilator tucson ventilators 15 • Permalink

negative A week after the shooting which mortally wounded her, Gabrielle Giffords is still in critical condition at a Tucson-area hospital.
positive She’s the only shooting victim still in critical condition – most have improved or gone home at this point.
positiver She can now breathe without a ventilator – a big step. Doctors are very happy with her progress so far. source

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