Jimmy Carter released from hospital after fracturing pelvis

Former President Jimmy Carter was released from a Georgia hospital four days after falling at his home and fracturing his pelvis.

Carter, 95, was admitted to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center for observation and a “minor” fracture Monday.

“He is looking forward to continuing to recuperate at his home in Plains, Georgia, and thanks everyone for their kind well wishes,” the Carter Center said Thursday.

It’s at least the second time Carter has received medical treatment in a month for a fall. On Oct. 6, Carter fell and hit his forehead, requiring 14 stitches above his eyebrow and leaving him with a black eye.

Carter still traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, hours later to speak with Habitat for Humanity supporters and volunteers, and helped build houses the next day.

In May, Carter underwent surgery after he fell and broke his hip at home while he was getting ready to go turkey hunting.

Earlier this year, Carter became the longest-living president in American history.

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