How's Everybody Doing?': George W. Bush Walks in, Surprises Special Group of People in Texas

Former President George W. Bush visited Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas Friday, the hospital which cared for Ebola patients in Texas.

"How's everybody doing?" Bush asked as he walked into the hospital and spoke to health care workers.

“The last five weeks have been a trying time for the city and residents of Dallas and especially the people of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas," the former president added.

President George W. Bush walks into Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas on Nov. 7, 2014, where he visited with caregivers. (Image source: Texas Health)

President George W. Bush poses with caregivers in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas on Nov. 7, 2014. (Image source: Texas Health)

President George W. Bush poses with caregivers in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas on Nov. 7, 2014. (Image source: Texas Health)

"I appreciate the way the hospital and its professionals are sharing lessons learned in a way that helps the broader United States health care community respond to this terrible virus," he continued. "As someone who has gone to Presbyterian hospital for care myself, I know it is a dedicated, professional and caring place, and I’m confident it is doing what is necessary to reaffirm the community’s trust.”

President George W. Bush hugs nurse and Ebola survivor Amber Vinson at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas on Nov. 7, 2014. (Image source: Texas Health)

The hospital released multiple photos showing Bush's visit with health workers. In the images, the former president was seen talking to hospital staff and meeting with the intensive care unit.

This story has been updated with video.

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