LEON HARRIS, CNN ANCHOR: Former President Gerald Ford remains in a hospital here, recovering from a pair of small strokes. And our Pat Neal joins us now with the latest on his condition. She's standing by live at the hospital -- Pat.</s>PAT NEAL, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, Leon. Well, former President Gerald Ford had a comfortable night. He remains, though, in serious but improving condition after suffering one and possibly two strokes. President Ford and his wife, Betty, walked into this hospital about 24 hours ago. He was complaining that he felt off-balance. Doctors say he suffered one stroke at the base of his brain, which caused his slurred speech and some difficulty with walking. Neurologists say they do expect him to recover fully. He is currently on blood thinners and is expected to remain in the hospital five to six days. Ford also came into this hospital at 1:30 yesterday morning. He was treated for an earache, that's what he was complaining about. He was treated and released about an hour later. Doctors say there was no sign of a stroke then. We expect a medical briefing at 12:00 noon Eastern time. And a Ford spokesman said it is possible we might hear from former first lady Betty Ford today. Pat Neal, CNN, reporting live from Philadelphia</s>HARRIS: All right, thank you, Pat.
Fmr. President Ford Remains in Serious, but Improving, Condition