NewsNational News

Actions

Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospital for surgery

Posted at 7:23 PM, Nov 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-11 21:23:39-05

ATLANTA — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has been admitted to Emory University Hospital for a procedure to relieve pressure on his brain, caused by bleeding due to his recent falls.

A spokeswoman says the procedure is scheduled for Tuesday morning. President Carter is resting comfortably, and his wife, Rosalynn, is with him.