George McGovern released from hospital

[Douglas Carpenter]

Source: Argus Leader

Former Sen. George McGovern has been released from Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, the hospital reported in a statement.

“Sen. McGovern’s condition continues to improve and we are pleased with his progress,” said Dr. Michael Elliott, the chief medical officer at Avera. “But it’s very important that he continue to rest quietly until he has completely healed.”

McGovern, 89, was airlifted to Avera on Dec. 2 after falling and hitting his head. He was on his way to the set of C-SPAN’s series “The Contenders,” a special show about his 1972 presidential campaign


Read more: http://www.argusleader.com/article/20111208/NEWS/312080010/George-McGovern-released-from-hospital

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this is a follow-up to an earlier post from a few days ago:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x5078956

[Graybeard]

1. Get well soon, Senator.

I still have my "For McGovern Before Miami"

lapel pin from 1972.

[FailureToCommunicate]

2. Thanks for the better news.

Wishing you a speedy recovery to full health, Senator.

[renate]

3. great news!

Here's to a continuing speedy recovery! :toast:

[tblue]

4. He is precious.

Get better, sir!