Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Returns Home After Lung Fluid Procedure

Overview

• The governor has returned to the Governor’s Mansion after a minor procedure that removed fluid pressing on her lung.
• Doctors at Baptist Medical Center South determined the fluid was putting pressure on her lung and performed a non-emergency procedure.
• Her office said the fluid was successfully removed and no short- or long-term complications are expected.
• She remained in the hospital for two nights for monitoring and continued working on legislative and other state duties.
• She plans to work from home before returning to the Capitol for in-person duties.