Republican representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina a senior member of the Foreign Affairs committee was hospitalized after collapsing at an event in Washington the 77-year-old congressman had just returned from official trips to Asia and Europe Wilson's office confirmed that he was being evaluated at a local hospital in Washington DC his son South Carolina attorney general Alan Wilson provided an update on his father's condition the news of Wilson's hospitalization came after he collapsed during an event Wilson's Health situation led to concern among colleagues and constituents updates on Wilson's condition are expected as he receives medical treatment the incident underscored the physical demands of public service for individuals like Wilson colleagues and well-wishers expressed support for Wilson and his family during this challenging time the hospitalization of Representative Joe Wilson highlighted the importance of monitoring and addressing health issues promptly