ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gov. Kay Ivey released from hospital, returns to Governor’s Mansion

Photo from the Office of Gov. Kay Ivey

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Gov. Kay Ivey has returned back to the Governor’s Mansion following her successful medical procedure at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery.

The Governor’s Office has announced that the fluid that had pressed against her lung has been removed and cleared, and she will have no short or long-term challenges related to this issue.

Throughout her two-night hospital stay, Gov. she remained engaged in the ongoing legislative process, as well as other regular business and current events, the Governor’s Office said.

Gov. Ivey thanked the doctors, nurses and staff at Baptist South for their capable, efficient and professional work. The governor is also extremely grateful to the people of Alabama for their outpouring of support. She is thankful for their prayers and enjoyed their many messages of well-wishes.

She plans to work from the Mansion through the weekend and looks forward to being back at the Capitol next week.

— Information from the Office of Gov. Kay Ivey