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Rep. Dwight Evans Recovering from Minor Stroke, Plans Return in Six Weeks

The Pennsylvania congressman is undergoing rehabilitation and intends to educate the public about stroke recovery.

Dwight Evans
Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., speaks with reporters about the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Washington. Evans of Philadelphia said Thursday, May 23, 2024 that he is in a rehabilitation facility recovering from a minor stroke, and plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
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Overview

  • Rep. Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania is recovering from a minor stroke diagnosed this week.
  • Evans expects to return to Congress in six weeks after completing inpatient and outpatient therapy.
  • The 70-year-old congressman experienced difficulty with one leg but plans to continue serving his constituents.
  • Evans aims to use his experience to educate the public and reduce the stigma surrounding strokes.
  • Colleagues, including Sen. John Fetterman, have expressed support and well wishes for Evans' recovery.