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Councilmember Will Jawando Gets Stent After Heart Attack

9/8/2026

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Councilmember Will Jawando suffered a heart attack while playing basketball on Saturday.
He was taken to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where doctors placed a stent.
Doctors said his strong health makes full recovery likely.
He is expected to leave the hospital later this week and recover at home.
Council President Natali Fani-González announced he will attend council meetings remotely.

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Councilmember Will Jawando suffered a heart attack while playing basketball on Saturday.
He was taken to George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., where doctors placed a stent.
Doctors said his strong health makes full recovery likely.
He is expected to leave the hospital later this week and recover at home.
Council President Natali Fani-González announced he will attend council meetings remotely.