Tiffany out of hospital, recovering at home

Monday, March 25, 2002 | 9:38 a.m.

Assemblywoman Sandra Tiffany is recovering at home today after weeks of hospitalization for a severe septic shock reaction that almost claimed her life.

Tiffany, R-Henderson, was discharged Friday from Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, Calif., and will spend several weeks recovering before re-starting her campaign for the state Senate.

The 52-year-old lawmaker was rushed to the hospital March 4 after suffering severe pain on board a plane heading to a conference in Sacramento. She was taken by ambulance to the hospital when the plane had a scheduled stop in Burbank.

Tiffany underwent surgery for kidney stones but was suffering from septic shock, requiring her to undergo dialysis and use a respirator.

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