post-polio condition
Coverage of post-polio condition in the Nexus archive.
- McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell disclosed hospitalization due to a fall, during which he was briefly unconscious, and confirmed treatment for mild pneumonia. He denied serious injuries and stated he is recovering in a rehabilitation facility, while Republicans face a reduced Senate majority as he remains absent.
- Senator Mitch McConnell sends health update
Senator Mitch McConnell is recovering from a fall that hospitalized him and caused a brief period of unconsciousness. His office confirmed he has a post-polio condition contributing to mobility challenges and recent falls. Doctors report no serious injuries, but he remains in a rehabilitation center and is not yet able to return to Senate duties.
- McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell disclosed that a fall led to his hospitalization, revealing he also had mild pneumonia and is undergoing tests. He is now in a rehabilitation center and not returning to the Senate immediately, with his physician noting 'post-polio condition' as a factor in multiple falls this year.