After taking a fall from a ladder, Erlanger Health System President and CEO Jim Brexler is recovering from a badly broken left arm and shoulder, according to a statement from spokeswoman Pat Charles.
Brexler is expected to be discharged today after a week in the hospital, according to the statement.
Brexler fell while painting a nursery for his expected twins at his and his wife Kelly's Signal Mountain home. He will return to work after making a full recovery, according to the statement.
Kelly Brexler is expected to delivery twins in late March or April.
In an e-mailed statement, Brexler said, "Even though I've been a model patient, our insurance department has been anxious to see me discharged, and my wife is equally enthusiastic about me not taking on any more painting chores."
For complete details see tomorrow's Chattanooga Times Free Press.