Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is recovering from a concussion and rib fracture after a fall, while Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is receiving treatment for clinical depression at Walter Reed Medical Center. Two other senators are also away from the Capitol due to health issues, and it is unclear when any of them will return.
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Sen. John Fetterman is recovering from clinical depression and has resumed some of his duties while receiving in-patient care. His chief of staff has expressed appreciation for the public's support, and Fetterman is continuing to work on Senate-related issues while making progress in his recovery.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has been hospitalized with shingles and is receiving treatment in San Francisco. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who had a health scare earlier this year, is also on the path to recovery. Feinstein's office said she hopes to return to Washington soon and her constituents and colleagues are wishing her a speedy recovery.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the 89-year-old Democrat from California, has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment for shingles. She is currently in San Francisco and is expected to make a full recovery, though her absence from the Senate could have a significant impact on the Democratic Party's legislative agenda. Shingles is a viral infection caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, and Feinstein's age puts her at a higher risk for complications.
Joe Calvello, a spokesperson for Sen. John Fetterman, released an update on Monday that Fetterman is doing well and on a path to recovery after receiving treatment for his clinical depression. Calvello noted that Fetterman's team is continuing to work for the people of Pennsylvania while he heals, and that they are encouraging people to seek help if they are struggling with mental health issues. The update serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of one's mental health and that recovery is possible with the right support and treatment.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. Fetterman is the latest in a string of high-profile politicians to seek treatment for depression, including former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 to connect with a trained counselor or visit 988lifeline.org.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. His chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, said that Fetterman has experienced depression "off and on" but only recently became severe. Fetterman's wife, Gisele, thanked the staff at Walter Reed for their "compassion and professionalism" and Fetterman is said to be in good spirits and looking forward to getting back to work soon.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., was released from the hospital on Friday after two days of tests and observation. He had been admitted after feeling lightheaded following a lawmakers’ retreat, and underwent a CT, CTA, MRI, and EEG tests, all of which came back normal.