Tuesday update:
STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF GEORGE H. W. BUSH (41)
President Bush was released from the Houston Methodist Hospital today. He is now resting at home, grateful to the doctors and nurses for their superb care.
Monday afternoon update:
STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF GEORGE H. W. BUSH (41)
President Bush’s breathing has returned to normal, but he will remain at the Houston Methodist Hospital tonight pending final approval from his doctors to return home. Both President and Mrs. Bush wish to thank everyone for their good wishes and prayers.
Sunday evening update:
STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF GEORGE H. W. BUSH (41)
President and Mrs. Bush enjoyed watching the Houston Texans football game together today, and send their congratulations to Coach Bill O’Brien and the team for a hard-fought, winning season. As we indicated previously, the president will remain at the Houston Methodist Hospital this evening. We hope to have news about a possible discharge soon.
Saturday evening update:
STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF GEORGE H. W. BUSH (41)
President Bush’s condition has improved to the point that doctors have begun discussing dates for his discharge. He will remain at the Houston Methodist Hospital through the weekend for further observation.
Friday evening update:
STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF GEORGE H. W. BUSH (41)
President Bush remains in high spirits and continues to make progress, but he will remain at the Houston Methodist Hospital this evening.
Thursday evening update:
STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF GEORGE H. W. BUSH (41)
President Bush had another terrific day and is in great spirits. He was visited by Mrs Bush as well as his son Neil and daughter-in-law Maria Bush, and has received well wishes from family, friends and fellow citizens.
President Bush will remain at the Houston Methodist Hospital this evening. He asked that his sincere wishes for a very Merry Christmas be extended to one and all.
Update Wednesday evening:
STATEMENT BY THE OFFICE OF GEORGE H. W. BUSH (41)
HOUSTON — President Bush had a good day and his prognosis remains positive. He will remain at the Houston Methodist Hospital tonight as a precaution.
Original story :
HOUSTON (AP) _ Former President George H.W. Bush has been taken to a Houston hospital after experiencing a shortness of breath.
Spokesman Jim McGrath said in statement that Bush was taken Tuesday evening by ambulance to Houston Methodist Hospital as a “precaution.”
McGrath says the 90-year-old Bush “will be held for observation.”
Bush spent nearly two months in the same hospital and was discharged in January 2013 after treatment for a bronchitis-related cough and other issues.
Bush, who can no longer use his legs, most recently appeared at a November event with his son, former President George W. Bush.
The White House says President Barack Obama, who is vacationing in Hawaii, has been notified about Bush’s admission.
White House spokesman Eric Schultz says the president and first lady “send their good wishes” to Bush and his family.