Pillen, Nebraska

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen having rib surgery that extends hospital stay
First-term Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen chose to have surgery Wednesday to repair his broken ribs at the Nebraska Medical Center. The decision will keep Pillen, 68, in the hospital at least “several more days for recovery and observation” after he was seriously injured Sunday when a new horse he was riding with family
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen recovering from multiple injuries after being bucked from horse: 'Good prognosis'
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was in intensive care on Monday to treat multiple injuries suffered after he was thrown off a horse the day before. Doctors said he has a "very good prognosis."
Gov. Jim Pillen is recovering from procedure on Christmas to stabilize broken ribs sustained in horseback riding incident
Gov. Jim Pillen's office said the procedure was a success and will remain at Nebraska Medicine for several more days for recovery.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has second surgery after falling off horse
The governor's office said Wednesday that Pillen chose to have a rib fixation procedure, in which doctors will use metal plates to stabilize his seven broken ribs.
Pillen undergoes rib surgery following horse riding accident
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is recovering from a rib surgery that he underwent on Christmas Day following a horse riding accident.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized with extensive injuries after getting bucked off horse
His office said the "the governor's injuries were serious but not life-threatening and could have been much worse."
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after he was 'bucked' off horse, fracturing vertebra and ribs
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was hospitalized Sunday after he was thrown off a horse, injuring his spleen and fracturing a vertebra and seven ribs, officials said.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized and in intensive care after falling from a horse
Doctors say the 68-year-old governor's prognosis is good despite seven rib fractures, a minor fracture in one of his vertebrae and a minor kidney injury.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen 'Bucked Off Horse' and Hospitalized Ahead of the Holidays
The governor is expected to remain in the hospital "for several days” following the incident, his office announced on Sunday, Dec. 22
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after he was bucked off a horse
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was injured and transported to a hospital on Sunday after he was bucked off a horse while he was riding with his family.
Nebraska governor to undergo rib surgery after horse-riding incident
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will be under anesthesia for surgery. Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly will take on the role of acting governor during the surgery.
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WATCH LIVE: Physicians give update on Gov. Pillen’s recovery after fall from horse
Physicians at Nebraska Medicine are giving an update Monday on Gov. Jim Pillen's recovery after he fell from a horse.