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Showing Original Post only (View all)Jimmy Carter hospitalized after collapsing while working on Habitat for Humanity house [View all]
Source: The Hill
Former President Jimmy Carter was reportedly hospitalized after he collapsed on Thursday while working on a Habitat for Humanity Home in Winnipeg, Canada.
A spokesperson for the organization told CBC News that Carter, who is 92 years old, was hospitalized as a precaution.
"He encourages everyone to stay hydrated and keep building," the spokesperson told the news outlet.
Carter was treated for dehydration.
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/news/341879-jimmy-carter-hospitalized-after-collapsing-while-working-on-habitat-for
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Jimmy Carter hospitalized after collapsing while working on Habitat for Humanity house [View all]
left-of-center2012
Jul 2017
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92 and still working hard for other people, to the detriment of his own health....
George II
Jul 2017
#3
A wonderful caring person...exact opposite of the current occupant of the White House
Stuart G
Jul 2017
#4
Especially if you are older. My doc says anyone over 60 needs to be drinking LOTS
LuckyLib
Jul 2017
#50
A man like Jimmy Carter should be an example for all of us. You can't tell someone like
YOHABLO
Jul 2017
#12
92 years and working on Habitat for Humanity house.-Get Well Soon-Love you Jimmy Carter!
Sunlei
Jul 2017
#14
My dad's 86, and any day I get home from work and I can't find him, I start looking around the yard.
Iggo
Jul 2017
#35
Iam not religious but he was one of the few people that I would call a TRUE christian..........
Old Vet
Jul 2017
#36
One President builds casinos and homes in giant skyscrapers for the wealthy
LiberalLovinLug
Jul 2017
#41
You are so right: Why do Republicans love the unchristian DT and hate the Christian Carter?
Dorn
Jul 2017
#82
He and Obama are the only two presidents in my life time that have integrity and worthy of respect.
BigmanPigman
Jul 2017
#48
It's funny, isn't it, how greatness may come at different times in a person's life.
PatrickforO
Jul 2017
#81