MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey is being monitored at Baptist South in Montgomery after undergoing a minor procedure to remove fluid pushing against one of her lungs.
Gina Maiola, a spokesperson for Ivey, said in a statement on Tuesday afternoon, “For the last three weeks, Governor Kay Ivey has experienced some discomfort in her left side. After monitoring the pain and recently feeling slightly short-of-breath, she made the decision to be seen again by her primary care physician earlier today. After he recommended she be evaluated by a surgeon at Baptist Medical Center South, it was determined there was some fluid pushing against her lung.”
“While it was not emergent, Governor Ivey wanted to get the procedure done as soon as possible so she can quickly get back to 100% to wrap up the 2026 Regular Session. This afternoon, the governor successfully underwent a minor procedure at Baptist South to remove that fluid. Out of an abundance of caution, she will be monitored at Baptist South in the coming days,” she added. “We are in touch with Governor Ivey, and she says she is determined to make a very speedy and full recovery.”
Ivey, 81, is term-limited from seeking re-election as governor in 2026.
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