[wanabidii] Press Releases: On Secretary Kerry's Surgery from Dr. Dennis Burke

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: On Secretary Kerry's Surgery from Dr. Dennis Burke 06/02/2015 04:40 PM EDT On Secretary Kerry's Surgery from Dr. Dennis Burke Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC June 2, 2015 The following is attributable to Dr. Dennis Burke, Orthopedic Surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital and Clinical Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School: "This morning Secretary Kerry underwent a surgical procedure to repair his broken femur. The procedure was performed under a regional anesthetic and the Secretary was conscious throughout the four-hour operation." "The procedure was uncomplicated, the fracture was fully repaired, and we plan to get him up walking on Wednesday." "I anticipate a short hospitalization, a full and complete recovery, and a return to normal function." "I do not anticipate that this will interfere with his duties as Secretary of State." The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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