Surgeon Addresses Giffords Health

Peter Rhee, Chief of the Trauma Division at University Medical Center, answered questions about the state of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' health, after she was shot in the head. "At the current time period, I'm very optimistic about recovery," he said.

Updated Apr. 24, 2017 4:45PM ET / Published Jan. 08, 2011 11:51AM ET

Peter Rhee, Chief of the Trauma Division at University Medical Center, answered questions about the state of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' health, after she was shot in the head. "At the current time period, I'm very optimistic about recovery," he said.