Rep. Steve Scalise Discharged From The Hospital

Awesome news! After six weeks in the hospital, Rep. Steve Scalise has been discharged!

“Congressman Steve Scalise has made excellent progress in his recovery from a life-threatening gunshot wound six weeks ago. Yesterday, he was discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital Center and is now beginning a period of intensive inpatient rehabilitation,” the hospital said in a statement.

“He is in good spirits and is looking forward to his return to work once he completes rehabilitation. He and his family are grateful for the care he received from the trauma team as well as the other doctors, nurses, and staff of MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The family also appreciates the outpouring of prayers and support during this time,” the statement continued.

Scalise is expected to begin inpatient rehabilitation asap.

Courtesy of @MedStarWHC: Majority Whip Scalise has begun a period of intensive inpatient rehabilitation. pic.twitter.com/S6HcOfJZeh

— Rep. Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) July 26, 2017

Godspeed Rep. Scalise.

— Shavonne Nicole (@Shavonne191920) July 26, 2017

Rep. Scalise discharged from hospital weeks after shooting, beginning rehabilitation. #CBNNews pic.twitter.com/dj2BGp0Obr

— Erik Rosales (@ErikRosalesCBN) July 26, 2017

Rep. Scalise released from hospital; to begin inpatient rehabilitation https://t.co/v4GQmTYXud

— Baton Rouge Now (@TLNBatonRouge) July 26, 2017

#BREAKING
Rep. #Scalise discharged from hospital yesterday, "and is now beginning … inpatient rehabilitation," per hospital statement. pic.twitter.com/Nw06T9tlaE

— Devon Heinen (@DevonHeinen) July 26, 2017

#BREAKING: Rep. Steve Scalise released from Hospital. Will begin intensive rehabilitation. @nbcwashington https://t.co/ehjqFETzDb

— Meagan Fitzgerald (@MeaganNBCDC) July 26, 2017

Hoping for a speedy recovery. Things are certainly looking up!