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US Senator McConnell discharged from hospital but not yet 'cleared' to return to work

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital following a fall but has not yet been medically cleared to return to work.
  • He is undergoing intensive physical therapy and rehabilitation to regain strength and reduce the risk of future falls.
  • McConnell expressed his eagerness to return to the Senate and his home state, particularly for the annual Fancy Farm picnic, despite his current medical status.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has been released from hospital care following a fall that led to his admission in June. However, he has not yet received medical clearance to resume his duties in the Senate. According to a statement from the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP), McConnell is still undergoing a strenuous course of physical therapy and rehabilitation, including multiple daily sessions.

I’m still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy per my doctors’ orders.

— Mitch McConnellIn a statement released from his website detailing his recovery progress.

The OAP stated that the therapy is designed to rebuild strength and minimize the risk of future falls. McConnell's mobility has been significantly impacted by polio, a condition he had as a child, which the OAP noted is a considerable factor in his current physical state. This update comes as his home state prepares for its annual Fancy Farm picnic, an event he traditionally attends.

McConnell, who was hospitalized after a fall that left him briefly unconscious, also developed pneumonia during his hospital stay and received treatment with antibiotics. He had previously announced he would not rejoin the Senate when it reconvened due to his recovery process.

There’s no place I’d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky, feasting on pork and mutton.

— Mitch McConnellExpressing his desire to attend the annual Fancy Farm picnic.

Despite his current medical situation, McConnell expressed his commitment to returning to work. He conveyed his desire to be at the Fancy Farm picnic, a significant event in Kentucky politics, and reflected on the demographic shift in his home state over the past 42 years, noting its transformation into a Republican stronghold. He concluded by expressing his appreciation for the well wishes he has received and his anticipation of returning to the Senate and Kentucky soon.

As always, I appreciate all of your continued well wishes, and I’m looking forward to getting back to the Senate and to Kentucky soon.

— Mitch McConnellConcluding his statement on his recovery and return to public life.
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