on november 23, 2012, bush had a bronchitis-like cough that initially brought him to methodist hospital in houston for treatment. he was supposed to be released before christmas, but was kept in and over the holiday because he got worse with a high fever. on december 23, 2012, he started to be in the intensive-care unit. on december 29, 2012, his health improved and moved out of intensive care. he was discharged in the hospital on january 14, 2013. on december 23, 2014, bush was once again hospitalized at the methodist hospital after suffering a "shortness of breath". he was released from the hospital on december 30, 2014.