Clinton Fractures Elbow

June 18th, 2009
Clinton fractures elbow

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton fractured her right elbow Wednesday during a fall, State Department officials said.

Clinton fell Wednesday afternoon on her way to the White House and was taken to George Washington University Hospital. She was treated and released, and will have surgery to repair her elbow in coming weeks.

“Secretary Clinton appreciates the professionalism and kindness she received from the medical team who treated her this evening and looks forward to resuming her full schedule soon,” said Cheryl Mills, a State Department spokeswoman.

http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com/2009/06/18/clinton-fractures-elbow/

I hope that she's alright.

:(

She put herself on the line in 1993 and tried her best to get us healthcare, which is a lot more than others have done.

:-(

Hillary cares about those who need help... always has and always will.

That's the main reason why I love her. I like Bill, but I love Hillary.

I know, that's what you wanted to say, but since you're a person of few words, I thought I'd help you out.

good health care, because, you know, she is against insuring anyone but the wealthiest of Americans.

Did you even think before you posted that?

;-)

First Sotomayor and now Hillary.

:(

But Sonia is NOT EVEN THERE/HERE, yet! She can be excused, I think; LaGuardia, racing for the Shuttle!!!

Sotomayor tripped at La Guardia. I wonder how Hillary fell.

;(

we assume too much to think a huge fall is necessary to cause the injury
a very slight fall can cause ankle or wrist fractures
eta
and an elbow fracture could be caused most likely by striking somthing as a person fell
so while the fall could have been minor the consequences of the fall are not

For me its the left side, every broken bone, every cut, happens on that side. This usually when I get really into certain mental activities, and lose body awareness, I tend to lose awareness of one half. I think working too hard in the intellectual fields can do that, rewire your brain. Everybody in this country should be doing Tai Chi, we'd probably find ourselves a lot better off.

We need her there!

I wonder how she fell? That must really be painful. Yikes.

I bet she's in a lot of pain. Hitting your elbow can hurt like a mother.

;(

Mine was never the same after that injury

so she probably won't be able to write much for a while.

:-(

Speedy healing to her.

Ouch!!!

;(

Ouch, indeed!

I hope that all is well now.

:hi:

last break, but the doc and x-rays tell me it's healed. It's just a matter of doing exercises and getting the strength back.

Thanks, Beacool! :hi:

Woof!

Hey, Beacool.

I hope she's not hurtin', lots of nerves there, ouch!

:pals:

Don't act innocent.........

:P


Yeah, she's probably taking pain killers and trying to get some sleep. I wonder why it'll take so long to perform the surgery?

:-(

...story about a Clinton and their bone--I'm sure glad it's about Hillary.

(I say that with love)

:spank:



:eyes:

Hey, I saw some low-hanging fruit, and I picked it.

Doh!

June 17: Secretary of State Clinton at a joint news
conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman
in Washington.

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has fractured her right elbow.

The State Department says Clinton was on her way to the White House Wednesday afternoon when she fell and injured her elbow.

The secretary was treated at The George Washington University Hospital, just a few blocks from State Department headquarters, before going home.

Cheryl Mills, Clinton's chief of staff, says the secretary will undergo surgery to repair her elbow in the coming week.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,527002,00.html

She seems fine in that pic, the fall must have occurred later in the day.

Wishing her a quick recovery.

Hope she is Ok

Sympathies to you Madam Secretary.

Our thoughts are with her.

I was reading responses on other blogs and people had nightmare stories about elbows they had broken, none sounded too good.

:(

Pleasant bunch, those folk. Truly followers of Christ :sarcasm:

Here's someone responding to another poster:

I am pleasantly surprised by how posters put aside their political feelings to show sympathy

There are plenty of decent folks on FR -- I've seen prayers for recovery go up for a variety of political opponents, including really extreme cases like Ted Kennedy.

Besides, there are many of us who would have much rather seen Hillary in the WH than the current occupant. She has earned a certain grudging respect.


Who knows? There may be hope for them yet.

;-)

but they have made every tacky joke under the sun.

:eyes:

to require surgery. Or is that common with an elbow fracture?

I hope the surgery goes well and she recovers quickly.

I'm glad that you are our Secretary of State.

:(

I hope her usual grit and resolve helps her through. Bet it will, too.

I hope she has a full and very speedy recovery.

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

I love Hillary

ALL AMERICAN LADY
Hillary was a Lay Minister in her Methodist Church.
Hillary has always been a regular attendee at church. Unlike you know who.
Hillary loves her Bible.
Hillary has always prayed to God for Guidance. With her family.
In private as directed by Jesus not on street corners as the hypocrites.
Hillary cares for the less fortunate as Jesus.
Hillary loves Peace On Earth not Wars
Hillary is against killing via executions.
I disagree with her on Gay marriage and permissive abortions..
Her husband had it correct and shut out opponents with his--
Safe-Legal-Rare--Rape-Incest-mom's life
Opponents are "mommies killers" let mom die to save itsy bitsy sperm and egg.
They will eventually want to outlaw Masturbation--Menstrual Period--Wet Dreams.
They destroy eggs and sperm which prevents life.
Hillary loves her family. She suffered to keep her marriage intact.
She stuck by Bill's adultery due to her strong love for him as a total person not just one bad virtue amongst many good ones.
She knew her husband was 99% pure .
Hillary earned $23,000 one year as First Lady of Arkansas when her fellow lawyers made hundreds of thousands.
She spent a year and visited every school district working to improve schools.
Hillary is no Smearer.
Hillary does not Lie(intent to deceive)
Hillary respects others even when they disagree.
Hillary invited to the White House one of most evil smearers. Richard Melon Scaife.
Hillary has a brilliant mind. Not alcohol scorched one.
Hillary will hire experts in each area to manage our government. Bill did same.
One of major reason for Clinton's success was the experts he hired in the government.
cswinney2@triad.rr.com

Welcome to DU!!!

:hi:

Just not too sure about this microwave technology, limit my iphone net time too.

Sec. of State Hillary Clinton
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520

Just bumping my elbow against something causes me to blister the paint off the walls...

Does she get a cast on that arm afterward because she could then "bitch-cast" both Senators Graham and Lieberman upside their heads and make them seeing stars...

when i first saw it i was just waking up and online i had news up
the story said "hillary cancels jolie meeting after fracturing arm"

and i thought
i swear i really thought this
until i read the story
may god have mercy on me








"why the hell would hillary break angelina jolies arm?"

Long time no see around this war zone.

:hi:

As for Hillary breaking Angelina's arm.....

:spank:


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Clinton working from home after fall

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was working from home Thursday after fracturing her right elbow during a fall the day before, State Department officials said.

Clinton fell Wednesday afternoon at the State Department on her way to the White House and was taken to George Washington University Hospital. She was treated and released. She will have surgery to repair her elbow in coming weeks.

Clinton was with Richard Holbrooke, President Obama's special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, when she fell.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/06/18/clinton.arm/index.html

:eyes:

:tinfoilhat: :tinfoilhat: :tinfoilhat: :tinfoilhat:

to Hillary.

Clinton to Have Surgery to Repair Elbow Fractured in a Fall
By MARK LANDLER
Published: June 18, 2009

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will have to undergo surgery to repair a fractured right elbow, caused when she slipped and fell on her way to a White House meeting on Wednesday evening, the State Department said Thursday.

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The mishap occurred as Mrs. Clinton was walking to her car in the basement of the State Department. She was headed to a meeting with President Obama, accompanied by the administration’s special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard C. Holbrooke.

After Mrs. Clinton fell, Mr. Holbrooke said, “She struggled to get up to go to the meeting, but the pain was very intense.” Still lying on the ground, she instructed Mr. Holbrooke to go without her and reminded him to brief the president about a visit to Afghanistan planned by the State Department’s new ambassador for women’s issues, Melanne Verveer.

“She said, ‘Go to the meeting, that’s an order,’ ” Mr. Holbrooke said. Mrs. Clinton’s surgery has not been scheduled yet, officials said, throwing her travel plans into doubt. She is scheduled to go to a meeting next week of foreign ministers of Group of 8 countries in Trieste, Italy, as well as a European security meeting on the Greek island of Corfu.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/19/us/politics/19clinton.html?ref=politics

:D