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Bill, Hillary Clinton visit Rev. Jesse Jackson at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stopped by Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Friday to pay a visit to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who remains hospitalized.
The visit comes more than a week after the civil rights leader and Rainbow/PUSH Coalition founder was admitted to Northwestern with a rare neurological disorder. On Monday, Jackson, 84, was moved out of intensive care, but as of Friday, he remained in “stable condition and under good care” at Northwestern, according to a statement from the Jackson family issued by Rainbow/PUSH.
The family stated that during their visit, “the Clintons expressed their support for Rainbow PUSH’s ongoing work and mission, and Reverend Jackson’s leadership and commitment to protecting and defending civil rights, promoting peace and justice around the world.”
For over half a century, Jackson has been one of the nation’s foremost civil rights leaders and a central figure in national politics, twice running for president.
This is the latest in a series of health setbacks the reverend has experienced in recent years. In 2013, Jackson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. However, his diagnosis changed to progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in April.
PSP is a rare neurological disorder caused by damage to nerve cells in the brain that affects body movements, walking, balance and eye movements, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
In recent months, his relatives, including sons U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson and Jesse Jackson Jr., a former Illinois congressman who recently announced he was seeking office again, have been providing the reverend 24-hour care in shifts, The Associated Press reported.
Jesse Jackson Jr. told AP last month that his father has struggled to keep his eyes open and is unable to speak but has found ways to communicate with visitors, including squeezing hands.
The Jackson family stated Friday they extend “heartfelt appreciation for the many prayers and kind messages offered during this time.”
The visit comes more than a week after the civil rights leader and Rainbow/PUSH Coalition founder was admitted to Northwestern with a rare neurological disorder. On Monday, Jackson, 84, was moved out of intensive care, but as of Friday, he remained in “stable condition and under good care” at Northwestern, according to a statement from the Jackson family issued by Rainbow/PUSH.
The family stated that during their visit, “the Clintons expressed their support for Rainbow PUSH’s ongoing work and mission, and Reverend Jackson’s leadership and commitment to protecting and defending civil rights, promoting peace and justice around the world.”
For over half a century, Jackson has been one of the nation’s foremost civil rights leaders and a central figure in national politics, twice running for president.
This is the latest in a series of health setbacks the reverend has experienced in recent years. In 2013, Jackson was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. However, his diagnosis changed to progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in April.
PSP is a rare neurological disorder caused by damage to nerve cells in the brain that affects body movements, walking, balance and eye movements, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
In recent months, his relatives, including sons U.S. Rep. Jonathan Jackson and Jesse Jackson Jr., a former Illinois congressman who recently announced he was seeking office again, have been providing the reverend 24-hour care in shifts, The Associated Press reported.
Jesse Jackson Jr. told AP last month that his father has struggled to keep his eyes open and is unable to speak but has found ways to communicate with visitors, including squeezing hands.
The Jackson family stated Friday they extend “heartfelt appreciation for the many prayers and kind messages offered during this time.”
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