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November 1, 1959
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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President Eisenhower, aged 69, receives excellent health report from annual check-up at Walter Reed, except for mild persistent bronchitis; doctors recommend warm, dry climate.
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Ike's Health 'Excellent,' Medic Report Says
WASHINGTON (UPI)
President Eisenhower - at 69 - is in "excellent" health except for a mild but persistent case of bronchitis, a head-to-toe medical examination shows.
Results of the check-up were announced Saturday after the President left Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he underwent the two-day annual examination.
Both Eisenhower and his physicians were highly pleased.
The White House issued a statement saying, "the results of these all-inclusive studies show that the President continues to maintain an excellent state of health, with the exception of a persistent mild tracheo-bronchitis."
The President told reporters last week that he was bothered by the bronchial condition. He was smiling and in high spirits as he left the hospital.
The President, who was 69 on Oct. 14, said the check-up "was so good that I would like to go back oftener."
Lt. Gen. Leonard D. Heaton, Army surgeon-general who participated in the examinations, said the results were "the best we ever had."
Other than the reference to bronchitis, the announcement of findings was almost identical with that issued in October 1958 when the President had his last previous full-scale examination.
In discussing the bronchitis, Press Secretary James C. Hagerty said: "The doctors did tell the President that whenever possible, it would be helpful if he could get into a warm climate, preferably dry."
WASHINGTON (UPI)
President Eisenhower - at 69 - is in "excellent" health except for a mild but persistent case of bronchitis, a head-to-toe medical examination shows.
Results of the check-up were announced Saturday after the President left Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he underwent the two-day annual examination.
Both Eisenhower and his physicians were highly pleased.
The White House issued a statement saying, "the results of these all-inclusive studies show that the President continues to maintain an excellent state of health, with the exception of a persistent mild tracheo-bronchitis."
The President told reporters last week that he was bothered by the bronchial condition. He was smiling and in high spirits as he left the hospital.
The President, who was 69 on Oct. 14, said the check-up "was so good that I would like to go back oftener."
Lt. Gen. Leonard D. Heaton, Army surgeon-general who participated in the examinations, said the results were "the best we ever had."
Other than the reference to bronchitis, the announcement of findings was almost identical with that issued in October 1958 when the President had his last previous full-scale examination.
In discussing the bronchitis, Press Secretary James C. Hagerty said: "The doctors did tell the President that whenever possible, it would be helpful if he could get into a warm climate, preferably dry."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Eisenhower Health
Medical Examination
Bronchitis
Walter Reed
What entities or persons were involved?
President Eisenhower
Lt. Gen. Leonard D. Heaton
James C. Hagerty
Where did it happen?
Washington, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Story Details
Key Persons
President Eisenhower
Lt. Gen. Leonard D. Heaton
James C. Hagerty
Location
Washington, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Event Date
Announced Saturday After Oct. 14 (Age 69)
Story Details
President Eisenhower undergoes annual medical examination at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, results show excellent health except for mild persistent tracheo-bronchitis; physicians pleased, suggest warm dry climate when possible.