Former University of Miami president Donna Shalala is recovering after a stroke Tuesday night.
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Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Donna Shalala, now director of the Clinton Foundation, has suffered a stroke, according to a statement posted on the foundation’s website. Clinton visited her in the hospital and sent staff an email saying the prognosis was “encouraging”, The Times reported.
Shalala, 74, served for eight years in the Clinton cabinet, and then moved on to a presidency position at the University of Miami.
The foundation’s finances have become the subject of scrutiny after Hillary Clinton began her campaign for president. She was named in March as the foundation’s president.
J Pat Carter/AP Donna Shalala, seen in this December. 11, 2014 photo, suffered a stroke Tuesday evening. She was said to be alert and making jokes after undergoing surgery.
“Fortunately, she was with colleagues at the time”, the Clinton family said in a statement. She was admitted to a hospital after an event for the Clinton Global Initiative. They integrated, “We will carry to share their modifications as understood more”.
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Shalala’s history with the Clintons dates back years.
