Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Discharged After PSP Treatment
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the renowned civil rights leader, was discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago on Monday after nearly two weeks of treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare neurological disorder. The 84-year-old founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition had been admitted on Nov. 12 for observation, and his family confirmed his condition remains stable following the release.
Jackson's son and family spokesperson, Yusef Jackson, shared a statement expressing gratitude for the support received during the hospitalization. "Our family would like to thank the countless friends and supporters who have reached out, visited, and prayed for our father," Yusef Jackson said. "We bear witness to the fact that prayer works and would also like to thank the professional, caring, and amazing medical and security staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. We humbly ask for your continued prayers throughout this precious time." The family noted that Jackson was transferred out of the intensive care unit on Nov. 17 before being allowed to return home.
The hospital stay marked another chapter in Jackson's ongoing battle with neurodegenerative conditions. He was...