Jimmy Carter hospitalized for treatment of a 'minor pelvic fracture'

Former President Jimmy Carter has been hospitalized for treatment of a “minor pelvic fracture” after a fall at his home in Plains, Ga.:

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter had a fall yesterday evening at his home in Plains, Ga. He has been admitted to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center for observation and treatment of a minor pelvic fracture. He is in good spirits and is looking forward to recovering at home.

— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) October 22, 2019

This is the second fall in a month for the 95-year-old former president:

Fmr Pres Jimmy Carter, 95, fell at home and fractured his pelvis Monday, the Carter Center said. 3 wks ago, he fell and hit his head, requiring stitches, but traveled to Nashville, where he built Habitat houses for a week. My story from earlier this month: https://t.co/6mO0CTANlM https://t.co/5xnP37rlSo

— Betsy Klein (@betsy_klein) October 22, 2019

Get well soon!

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