Thursday, January 3, 2013
Highland Park senator comes back to work just under a year after suffering a stroke.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) returned to work today as he climbed 237 steps to the entrance of the Senate side of the United States Capitol just under a year after suffering a major stroke. Assisted by Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Kirk walked slowly using a cane completing the ascent 10 minutes before the Vice President was scheduled to gavel the Senate into session for the 113th Congress. Biden was not worried about the timing. “You’ve got all day, pal,” the vice president said to Kirk at the bottom of the stairs. Biden was the first person to greet Kirk when he appeared at the bottom of the steps, giving him a hug. Next to hug his returning colleague at the bottom of the stairs was Sen. Richard Durbin (D-…
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Senator meets with colleagues, deals with issues.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) gave the first update on his health in more than two months Friday thanking Dr. George Hornby and the team at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for his improved mobility in that time. Kirk has been involved in a trial program at the institute aimed at speeding the recovery of stroke victims. In the last nine weeks, he has been involved in rigorous walking and other exercises. Earlier: Kirk Walks, Talks on Video “I walked an average of 3,677 steps per day, a total of 14.79 miles over ground and on the treadmill and up 145 flights of stairs,” Kirk said in a statement. “As I move into a new phase of outpatient rehabilitation for occupational and physical therapy, I will continue to work hard in order to …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Senator releases video thanking citizens and showing his rehab effort.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) released a video Tuesday thanking the citizens of Illinois in his own voice for their support during his rehabilitation from a stroke suffered Jan. 21 and three resulting surgeries. Kirk left the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Friday to continue his recovery from the stroke at the home of family members. Earlier: Kirk Heads Home From Rehab Center “I want to thank everyone especially for the patience they have given me to recover from a big stroke," said Kirk. "(And also) to the people of Illinois for granting me the honor to represent them in the United States Senate. I cannot wait to get back to work to vote to spend less, borrow less and tax less to fix our economy." Kirk made it clear in the video …
Monday, March 19, 2012
Israeli leader talks to Illinois Senator about Iran.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) got a call today from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wishing Illinois’s junior senator a speedy recovery, according to a statement from Kirk’s office. The two spoke about Middle East issues and the urgent need for tougher sanctions to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, according to the statement. They agreed to remain in close contact on issues of mutual concern. Earlier this month, Netanyahu publically thanked Kirk before more than 12,000 persons for his constant support of the people of Israel at the annual Policy Conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Last week, Kirk received a call from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). The two of them also …
Friday, March 9, 2012
Senator making continued progress in rehabilitation, according to doctor.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park), who suffered a stroke Jan. 21, is meeting regularly with members of his staff, according to Dr. Richard Harvey, the physician who is treating the Senator at the Rehabilitation Institution of Chicago Center for Stroke Rehabilitation. The senator is improving his mobility in his daily tasks and is receiving visits from close friends and family, according to Harvey. "Sen. Kirk remains fully engaged in his rehabilitation program. He is demonstrating continued improvements in his mobility for day-to-day activities,” Harvey said. “We are quite pleased with his progress." Earlier: Kirk Gets Fully Engaged in Rehab Kirk has been walking regularly during his recovery as well as making improvements in other …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Senator’s walking improves.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) has become fully engaged in his rehabilitation program as he continues to make progress recovering from a stroke suffered Jan. 21, according to Dr. Richard L. Harvey., the physician treating the senator at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Center for Stroke Rehabilitation. "Senator Kirk is fully engaged in his rehabilitation program and making improvements in walking and other activities," Harvey, the physician treating Kirk at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Center for Stroke Rehabilitation, said. Earlier: Kirk Walking on Treadmill A week ago Harvey reported Kirk began walking on a treadmill and performing increasingly difficult tasks. “We are pleased with his progress,” he said. Feb. 17. …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Senator continues to make progress in Rehabilitation Center of Chicago.
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Highland Park) is walking on a treadmill as he continues to make progress recovering from a stroke suffered Jan. 21, according to Dr. Richard L. Harvey, the physician treating the senator at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Center for Stroke Rehabilitation. “Senator Kirk is adapting well to the rehabilitation program,” Harvey said. “This week he started walking exercises on a treadmill and is performing an increasing number of routine tasks independently. We are pleased with his progress.” Earlier: Kirk Moves to Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Kirk was transferred to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Feb. 10 just three days after he successfully underwent surgery to replace the portion of his skull that…
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Surgeons reattach the portion of his skull that had been removed after stroke.
Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Highland Park, continues to be listed in good condition after surgery Tuesday morning to reattach the portion of his skull that was removed after his stroke on Jan. 21, according to a statement from Dr. Richard Fessler, the neurosurgeon treating the senator at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. “This is an important milestone in his recovery and a step toward the next phase, rehabilitation,” Dr. Fessler said. “He remains in good condition.” Doctors performed the first operation Jan. 22 when they removed a 4- by 8-inch piece of Kirk’s skull to relieve swelling in his brain, according to statements from the senator’s office. Since having the stroke Jan. 21, Kirk has undergone two operations to relieve swelling in his brain. …
Monday, February 6, 2012
Rehabilitation process to start soon. Senator watched the Super Bowl Sunday.
Sen. Mark Kirk’s (R-Highland Park) condition was ungraded to good from fair today as he continues to recover from a stroke suffered Jan. 21, according to a statement from Dr. Richard Fessler, the neurosurgeon treating the senator at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. “Senator Kirk is making good progress in his recovery,” Fessler said. “He has been upgraded to good condition and we anticipate he will be able to start the rehabilitation phase soon. We are very pleased with his continued improvement.” Kirk watched the Super Bowl Sunday as he continues to visit with family and friends. Earlier: Doctor Upgrades Kirk’s Condition to Fair Since having the stroke Jan. 21, Kirk has undergone two operations to relieve swelling in his brain. The …
Monday, January 30, 2012
Progress continues, according to Dr. Fessler.
Sen. Mark Kirk’s (R-Highland Park) condition has been upgraded to fair from serious but stable today at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, according to Dr. Richard Fessler, the neurosurgeon who has been treating him. “Senator Kirk’s recovery is continuing,” Fessler said. “He is alert, talking and responding well to questions. He has been upgraded to fair condition and we are very pleased with his progress.” Since having the stroke Jan. 21, Kirk has undergone two operations to relieve swelling in his brain. The swelling stabilized Friday. Both surgeries were successful and Fessler has been pleased with the continual progress. Doctors performed the first operation Jan. 22 when they removed a four by eight inch piece of Kirk’s skull to …
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5:32 pm on Sunday, January 6, 2013
To IMHO...would you have pushed for Franklin Roosevelt to resign? He smoked, drank martinis (sometimes it is said with his misstresses) and had servants spend hours dressing him everyday. His "service" to America included running for president even when he knewhe was deathly ill. Did IMHO carry on about why STroger didn't resign until the politics was arranged to protect his kid? more ›