Overview
- Santana said Tuesday that he remains hospitalized at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is undergoing additional testing at the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.
- He will miss Wednesday’s Boston City Council meeting as doctors complete evaluations related to persistent health problems he has experienced this summer.
- Santana sought medical care last Thursday after ongoing symptoms that led to an extended hospital stay, but he has not disclosed a specific diagnosis.
- His office declined interview requests and said staff are managing constituent services and programs, including summer youth jobs, while he focuses on recovery.
- The hospitalization follows another council medical episode this month and has raised questions about health transparency and continuity of operations at City Hall.