Sen. Seay Released from Emory ICU, Making Full Recovery

ATLANTA (April 13, 2010) – State Sen. Valencia Seay (D-Riverdale) has been released from the intensive care unit at Emory University Hospital after receiving treatment for acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Her doctor expects that she will be discharged from the hospital in the coming days and that she will make a full recovery.

“I truly appreciate everyone’s kind thoughts and prayers for my recovery,” said Seay. “The support that I’ve received means a great deal to me. I look forward to returning home and making a full recovery so that I can continue my work representing the 34th Senate District and the great State of Georgia.”

Seay was hospitalized on Sunday, March 28. Her doctor says that she is ma “rapid and remarkable recovery.” Once she returns home, Seay will continueto rest in order to make a full recovery. She asks that visitors wait until she has had a chance to rest at home before visiting.

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Sen. Valencia Seay represents the 34th Senate District, which includes parts of Clayton and Fayette counties. She can be reached at her office at 404.656.5095 or by e-mail at valencia.seay@senate.ga.gov.

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
April 13, 2010
For Information Contact:
Raegan Weber, Director
Kallarin Richards, Senior Communications Specialist
kallarin.richards@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028