Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) Update on Sen. Tim Johnson's (D-SD) Medical Condition FULL STREAMING VIDEO, Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) remarks to the press on Senator Tim Johnson's (D-SD) medical condition. 12/14/2006: WASHINGTON, DC: 3 min
UPDATE: 12/19/06 - Barb Johnson: South Dakota has Pulled Together, Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Washington, DC— Barbara Johnson, wife of U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, says today that Senator Johnson continues to move in the right direction and that South Dakotans have been a true support system for the Johnson family.
"Senator Daschle has been here everyday. Tom and Linda have been dear friends and in constant contact with us," Barb Johnson said.
"Just yesterday, I was able to visit with Larry and Harriet Pressler when they came to offer their support and prayers. It meant a great deal to me. Stephanie Herseth has been staying in touch with us from back home and even stopped by Tim's state office to make sure the staff was holding up. Governor Rounds and I spoke on Friday, and he just wanted to share his concern and offer prayers. Almost in true Tim Johnson fashion, Bill Janklow and George McGovern didn't want to bother any of us so they just left messages with Tim's DC office to touch base. And Senator Thune is getting back from a trip to the Middle East this afternoon and already has plans to visit with us this today," she continued.
"We know he is getting the best medical care at George Washington University Hospital right now. They have gone above and beyond to offer us support as a family as well. They are even helping me plan a small birthday party for Tim next week when the family will be back together. However, it is the love and support we are getting from South Dakota that will pull him through. We have letters and cards covering the walls in the hospital room from people across the state. It means so much to know that South Dakotans have been so supportive," Mrs. Johnson continued.
"Tim and I were supposed to be wrapping gifts today at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls for the Children's Home Society. I can assure you that we'd rather be back home right now getting into the Christmas spirit, but before long, he'll be back home visiting with the people that have shown him such amazing support. I can't thank South Dakotans enough," she concluded.
Johnson underwent surgery for an intracerebral bleed on December 13, 2006. He remains in the ICU in critical but stable condition.
Statement from Office of Senator Tim Johnson, Thursday, December 14, 2006, Washington, DC—The office of Senator Tim Johnson has released the following:
 | Admiral John Eisold, Attending Physician of the United States Capitol said, "Subsequent to his admission to George Washington University Hospital yesterday, Senator Tim Johnson was found to have had an intracerebral bleed caused by a congenital arteriovenous malformation. also see (AVM) |
Barbara Johnson, wife of Senator Johnson, said, "The Johnson family is encouraged and optimistic. They are grateful for the prayers and good wishes of friends, supporters and South Dakotans.
"They are especially grateful for the work of the doctors and all medical personnel and GWU hospital."
Contact: Julianne Fisher, Megan Smith (202)224-5842
The George Washington University Hospital, Senator Tim Johnson, December 14th, 2:30 p.m.
The hospital has spoken to Senator Johnson's office. There will not be a press conference today. The hospital is not taking calls from the media regarding the Senator. All calls are directed to the Senator's office at the following numbers:
202-224-5842, 202-224-1638
Statement from Office of Senator Tim Johnson, Wednesday, December 13, 2006. Washington, DC
Senator Tim Johnson was taken to George Washington University Hospital this afternoon suffering from a possible stroke. As this stage, he is undergoing a comprehensive evaluation by the stroke team. Further details will be forthcoming when more is known.
Contact: Julianne Fisher, Megan Smith (202)224-5842
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