A spokeswoman for Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson said Wednesday night the East Cobb Republican was taken to a hospital Tuesday after fracturing several ribs during a fall at his apartment in Washington.
Amanda Maddox said Isakson was admitted to George Washington University Hospital after fracturing four ribs. She said “he is in pain, but resting and doing well. Senator Isakson looks forward to fully recovering and getting back to work for Georgians.”
Isakson, who is 74, is in his third term in the Senate. He was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2015 and occasionally walks with the assistance of a cane.
He was re-elected in 2016, and the following year underwent two back surgeries for a stress fracture and to address spinal deterioration due to arthritis.
Congress is back in session after the July 4 holiday.
Isakson has kept a heavy schedule since his diagnosis, and is the only senator to lead two committees: Veterans Affairs and the Select Committee on Ethics. He also serves on the foreign relations and health, education, labor and pensions committees.
Last month, Isakson led a Senate delegation to France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
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