Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington on Monday after experiencing a fever. According to Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, the 78-year-old arrived at the hospital in the afternoon for testing and observation.
Urena reassured the public, stating, “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving.”
Clinton, who served as president for two terms from January 1993 to January 2001, has been active in public life. This past summer, he spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and campaigned for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the recent elections.
Over the years following his presidency, Clinton has faced various health challenges. In 2004, he underwent quadruple bypass surgery after suffering from extended chest pains and shortness of breath. He faced further health issues in 2005, when he required surgery for a partially collapsed lung, and in 2010, he had two stents placed in a coronary artery.
In response to these health problems, Clinton adopted a largely vegan diet, which has led to weight loss and improved overall health.
In 2021, he was hospitalized for six days in California due to a non-COVID-related infection during the pandemic’s peak. His aide explained at the time that Clinton was treated for a urological infection that had entered his bloodstream. Fortunately, he was recovering and did not experience septic shock, a serious condition. Although he was in an intensive care section of the hospital, it was noted that he was not in the ICU.
