Billy Graham Admitted to Hospital for Observation

    ASHEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Evangelist Billy Graham was
 hospitalized early today at Mission Health & Hospitals in Asheville, NC,
 near his home in nearby Montreat, for evaluation and treatment of an
 intestinal bleed.
     He was admitted for observation and is listed in fair condition.
     Mr. Graham's physicians said the illness does not appear to be
 life-threatening, as Mr. Graham's condition had stabilized over the hours
 following admission and treatment. An upper endoscopy and a bleeding scan
 showed no areas of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. The physicians
 say the bleeding may have come from diverticuli, small pouches that can
 form in the lower intestine. These may become irritated and bleed. A
 diverticular bleed often begins suddenly and may stop on its own.
     Members of Mr. Graham's staff say that he was resting comfortably
 following admission. He is fully conscious, alert, and visiting with
 members of his family.
     Mr. Graham, who is 88, lost his wife of 64 years, Ruth Bell Graham, on
 June 14, 2007.
 
 

SOURCE Billy Graham Evangelistic Association