Rev. Jesse Jackson released from Chicago hospital

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BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | Friday, September 05, 2008 | (2 comment(s))

CHICAGO | The Reverend Jesse Jackson has been released from a Chicago hospital, two days after he was admitted because of severe stomach pains.

A spokeswoman for Jackson's civil rights organization, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, says Jackson was released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital shortly before noon on Friday.

Jackson underwent a series of tests that determined he was suffering from viral gastroenteritis -- an infection caused by a number of viruses.

Jackson's office later said the civil rights leader had been stricken by food poisoning and was severely dehydrated.

Rainbow/PUSH spokeswoman LaToya Porter says the 66-year-old Jackson was feeling much better and that he was planning to attend a Rainbow/PUSH event Saturday.

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Who really cares wrote on Sep 5, 2008 4:19 PM:

" Hey, are you going to put my name in the paper when I have stomach problems? Who really cares about Jesse? "

A Sharpton wrote on Sep 5, 2008 3:50 PM:

" Phew! That's a relief, I feel much better now! It’s like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Thanks! BTW how come the fine Reverend didn’t go to Stroger hospital? Not even Stroger went to Stroger hospital and it was named after him. HA ha, Crook County what a joke. Here is to a fast recover Jessie, get well soon. Obama misses you! "

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