Update on Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter from MetroHealth
and The Carter Center

Sept. 29, 2010
Updated at 6:40 p.m. EST

Former President Jimmy Carter is continuing to recover from the stomach distress that was reported earlier. His medical team at MetroHealth Medical Center has determined that the likely cause was a viral infection that is now clearing up. President Carter thanks all those who have expressed concern and sent greetings to him.

President Carter was admitted to MetroHealth yesterday after developing an upset stomach on a flight to Cleveland.

Read the hospital statement >