Sen. Harry Reid , 75 , is recovering at home after he broke `` a number of ribs and bones in his face '' when he was exercising , his office said Friday in a statement . The Nevada Democrat was using a piece of equipment to exercise on Thursday when it broke , causing him to fall . His doctors expect a full recovery , and he 's set to return to Washington over the weekend before the Senate reconvenes next week . According to the statement , the Senate Democratic Leader was treated and admitted overnight as a precaution at University Medical Center in Las Vegas after first being transported to St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson by his security detail . President Barack Obama called Reid on Friday , White House spokesman Eric Schultz told reporters , `` to wish him a full and speedy recovery . '' Reid 's office later announced Friday that Reid had been discharged from the hospital . `` He spent the day with his wife , Landra , talking to fellow senators , friends and staff and preparing for the Senate 's return , '' Reid 's Deputy Communications Director said in an emailed statement Friday . `` He sends his thanks to all those who sent warm wishes and is ready to get back to work . '' RELATED : Harry Reid Fast Facts . Sen. Jeff Flake , R-Arizona , was quick to make a joke and wish his colleague well . It 's not the first time Reid has hurt his ribs in recent years . In October 2012 , his motorcade was involved in a multi-car accident in Nevada that left him with rib and hip contusions . He went to the hospital but was released shortly afterward . In 2011 , Reid also suffered minor injuries after slipping and falling in the rain while running outside in Washington , resulting in a dislocated shoulder and a bruise around his left eye . Reid will become the Senate Minority Leader when Congress reconvenes .
President Barack Obama called the injured incoming Senate minority leader . Sen. Harry Reid broke facial bones and ribs in an exercising accident Thursday . He 's expected back in Washington this weekend is expected to fully recover .