Rep. Greg Pence.Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via GettyU.S. Rep. Greg Pence, the older brother of formerVice President Mike Pence, is recovering from an unspecified heart procedure, according to astatementfrom his office.Pence, a Republican who has represented Indiana’s 6th District since 2019, reportedly sought medical attention after recently experiencing “minor chest discomfort.” He underwent a procedure at Columbus Regional Health over the weekend.“I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always seek medical attention when you aren’t feeling well,” the 65-year-old Congressman said in a statement, thanking hospital staff for their “proactive attention” to keeping his heart healthy.“Cardiac care can’t wait,” he added. “Doing nothing is simply not an option.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.Pence is expected to make a full recovery from home in the company of his wife, Denise, and family.The day before revealing his health scare, Penceposted a Father’s Day tribute on Twittercalling his role as a dad his “most cherished blessing.“The father of four also has eight grandchildren.
Rep. Greg Pence.Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty

U.S. Rep. Greg Pence, the older brother of formerVice President Mike Pence, is recovering from an unspecified heart procedure, according to astatementfrom his office.Pence, a Republican who has represented Indiana’s 6th District since 2019, reportedly sought medical attention after recently experiencing “minor chest discomfort.” He underwent a procedure at Columbus Regional Health over the weekend.“I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always seek medical attention when you aren’t feeling well,” the 65-year-old Congressman said in a statement, thanking hospital staff for their “proactive attention” to keeping his heart healthy.“Cardiac care can’t wait,” he added. “Doing nothing is simply not an option.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.Pence is expected to make a full recovery from home in the company of his wife, Denise, and family.The day before revealing his health scare, Penceposted a Father’s Day tribute on Twittercalling his role as a dad his “most cherished blessing.“The father of four also has eight grandchildren.
U.S. Rep. Greg Pence, the older brother of formerVice President Mike Pence, is recovering from an unspecified heart procedure, according to astatementfrom his office.
Pence, a Republican who has represented Indiana’s 6th District since 2019, reportedly sought medical attention after recently experiencing “minor chest discomfort.” He underwent a procedure at Columbus Regional Health over the weekend.
“I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone to always seek medical attention when you aren’t feeling well,” the 65-year-old Congressman said in a statement, thanking hospital staff for their “proactive attention” to keeping his heart healthy.
“Cardiac care can’t wait,” he added. “Doing nothing is simply not an option.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer.
Pence is expected to make a full recovery from home in the company of his wife, Denise, and family.
The day before revealing his health scare, Penceposted a Father’s Day tribute on Twittercalling his role as a dad his “most cherished blessing.”
The father of four also has eight grandchildren.
source: people.com