FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AG

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1998

(202) 616-2777

TDD (202) 514-1888

STATEMENT OF THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

Attorney General Janet Reno returned to work this morning after checking out of Georgetown University Medical Center.

Dr. Edward Gwozdz, an associate of Reno's personal physician, called her vital signs "fabulous" and said that she was 100 percent fit to return to work. He said she had suffered a simple fainting spell. Gwozdz added that in his experience more people faint in churches and on elevators than anywhere else.

Reno fainted for a few seconds at a Maryland church service yesterday. She said today that she had a good night's sleep and was looking forward to returning to work.

Gwozdz described the Attorney General as "unquestionably in good condition."

Reno expressed her gratitude to the doctors and staff at the Georgetown University Medical Center.

###

98-446