Bill Clinton Shares Optimistic Recovery Update After Hospitalization for Sepsis
Former President Bill Clinton appeared visibly frail but in good spirits as he shared a personal video update on his recovery Wednesday, assuring supporters he plans to remain active and “be around for a lot longer.”
Clinton, who was hospitalized last week at the University of California Irvine Medical Center with a serious infection, posted the message to his official Twitter account. In the video, the 75-year-old expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming public support he received during his stay.
“I was so touched by the outpouring of support I received during my stay in the hospital. Thanks so much,” Clinton said warmly. He went on to praise the medical team, saying, “I’d also like to thank the doctors and nurses at UC Irvine Medical Centre for the absolutely wonderful care that they gave me over the last seven days.”
The former president, who has dedicated much of his post-White House life to public service through the Clinton Foundation, struck a determined tone about his future. “I, for one, am going to do my best to be around, to keep doing the most good I can, for a lot longer,” he declared.
According to an aide who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity, Clinton had been battling a urological infection that spread to his bloodstream, leading to a diagnosis of sepsis. The aide emphasized that the former president never entered septic shock and was steadily improving. He was discharged after several days of treatment and returned home to New York to complete a course of antibiotics.
Dr. Alpesh Amin, chair of the Department of Medicine and executive director of hospital medicine at UC Irvine Medical Center, confirmed the positive progress in a statement. “His fever and white blood cell count are normalised and he will return home to New York to finish his course of antibiotics,” Dr. Amin said.
In the video, Clinton looked relieved to be back in familiar surroundings. “I am really glad to be back home. I’m doing great, enjoying this beautiful fall weather. I’m on the road to recovery,” he shared.
He also offered thoughtful advice to his audience: “I want to remind everyone out there: Take the time to listen to your bodies and care for yourselves. We all have work to do and each of us has an important role to play in life and in the immediate future.”
The update comes after Clinton was admitted to the intensive care unit for close monitoring and intravenous antibiotics. His recovery has been described as successful, with medical staff noting he remained in good spirits throughout his treatment.
