By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/george-h-w-bush-hospitalized-in-maine Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter George H.W. Bush hospitalized in Maine Nation May 27, 2018 3:46 PM EDT BIDDEFORD, Maine — A spokesman for former President George H.W. Bush says the 93-year-old has been hospitalized for low blood pressure and fatigue. Spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted just after 2 p.m. Sunday that Bush will likely remain in the hospital for a few days. Bush is being treated at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. McGrath said Bush is awake, alert and not in any discomfort. READ NEXT: Mourners line up to pay final respects to Barbara Bush A hospital spokeswoman said Sunday all information would be released by the Bush family. The 41st president is spending the summer at the family compound in Kennebunkport. He attended a pancake breakfast Saturday at the local American Legion. Bush’s wife of 73 years, Barbara, died last month. The day after his wife’s funeral, Bush was hospitalized in Houston for an infection for 13 days. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
BIDDEFORD, Maine — A spokesman for former President George H.W. Bush says the 93-year-old has been hospitalized for low blood pressure and fatigue. Spokesman Jim McGrath tweeted just after 2 p.m. Sunday that Bush will likely remain in the hospital for a few days. Bush is being treated at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. McGrath said Bush is awake, alert and not in any discomfort. READ NEXT: Mourners line up to pay final respects to Barbara Bush A hospital spokeswoman said Sunday all information would be released by the Bush family. The 41st president is spending the summer at the family compound in Kennebunkport. He attended a pancake breakfast Saturday at the local American Legion. Bush’s wife of 73 years, Barbara, died last month. The day after his wife’s funeral, Bush was hospitalized in Houston for an infection for 13 days. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now