Former US President, Bill Clinton, was hospitalized on December 23, 2024, after he had a fever. As per reports, he is now under observation and testing at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. His deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena, said he is doing well and optimistic about the care he received. Urena shared the news on X writing:
“President Clinton was admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital this afternoon for testing and observation after developing a fever. He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving.”
According to a source, the situation was not urgent and the former President is expected to be fine. The source also mentioned that Bill Clinton "wanted to be checked out," and was awake and responsive. CNN reported that Clinton might be released from the hospital by Christmas. Netizens have wished for a speedy recovery across social media platforms.
“Wishing you a speedy recovery Former President Clinton,” a person commented.
“Sending thoughts and prayers for Bill Clinton pertinent to his hospitalization... praying for the former president's full and speedy recovery,” a netizen wrote.
“we all praying that he will be home for Xmas! MR: President Clinton wishing that you get well and be home for the holidays with your family!” a social media user wished.
“@BillClinton wishing you a speedy recovery and a Merry Christmas too!” an online user mentioned.
According to The New York Post, Bill Clinton’s hospitalization came after he suffered from dehydration. He released his book Citizen: My Life After the White House in November 2024.
Bill Clinton became a vegan almost a decade ago
This was not the first time that Bill Clinton required medical attention. In 2004, he had a quadruple bypass surgery at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital followed by a similar heart-related procedure at the same hospital in 2010. During the second visit, two stents had to be inserted into his coronary artery.
During a CNN interview, the former President revealed that after the stents were inserted, he decided to live to see his grandchildren, and turned to a vegan way of life. He said:
"So, I just went all the way. Now, I try to eat some salmon once a week but I don’t miss any of that. Getting rid of the dairy was great, getting rid of the meat was (great). I just don’t miss it. Not everybody is as vulnerable to this as I am."
He continued:
"All of us produce a certain amount of enzymes that destroys our own bad cholesterol. However much extra we produce determines how much we can ingest. And unfortunately, we can't measure it.”
In 2021, he was hospitalized in Los Angeles after he developed a urological infection.
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AARP released an interview piece in 2013, in which it was mentioned that at 66, Bill Clinton maintained a rigorous travel and work schedule that often left younger staffers exhausted.
Despite dealing with heart disease and the challenges of aging, he altered his diet, cutting out meat, dairy, and fish, which helped him lose over 30 pounds, and sustain the weight loss. He felt significantly more energetic and healthier, crediting his dietary changes for the transformation.
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