Fetterman checks into Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment of clinical depression

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) is being treated for depression.

In a statement Thursday, Fetterman’s chief of staff Adam Gentleson said, “Senator John Fetterman checked into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last night for treatment for clinical depression.”

“Although John has experienced intermittent depression throughout his life, it has only become serious in recent weeks,” he continued.

Gentleson explained that the congressional attending physician had recommended that Fetterman be treated in the hospital.

“After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John was receiving the care he needed and would return to his room soon,” the statement said.

Check out the statement below:

The news that Fetterman was being treated for depression came a week after he was hospitalized overnight.

On Feb. 8, its director of communications, Joe Calvello, said, “By the end of today’s Senate Democrats meeting, Senator John Vetterman felt dizzy.”

“He left and called his staff, who picked him up and took him to the George Washington University Hospital. Initial tests showed no signs of a new stroke, but doctors are doing more tests and John is staying overnight for observation.

Finally, the statement added: “He is in good spirits and talking to his family.”

Freshman Senator John Fetterman, who suffered a stroke last year, was hospitalized tonight. “Initial tests showed no sign of a new stroke, but doctors are doing more tests and John is staying overnight for observation.” pic.twitter.com/yJzYFy0VpP

— Manu Raju (@mkraju) February 9, 2023

Fetterman was sworn in for his first term as a senator last month.

He turned over a key seat in the Pennsylvania Senate, which helped Democrats increase their majority in the House by one.

During the campaign, Fetterman suffered a stroke that forced him out for three months.

In October, the Fetterman campaign published a letter from his physician, Dr. Clifford Chen, stating: “On the whole, the Lieutenant Governor is recovering well from his stroke and his health continues to improve.”

He noted that the then Senate nominee “continues to show symptoms of an auditory processing disorder that could be perceived as a hearing problem.”

However, Chen said Fetterman’s communication showed signs of improvement.

“He has no job restrictions and can work full-time in the civil service,” Chen added.

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