Mike Woods Medical Update: Fox 5 NY Meteorologist Shares Positive Recovery News After Major Surgery
Feb. 26, 2026 — New York
Fox 5 NY meteorologist Mike Woods issued a positive mike woods medical update on Instagram, announcing his readiness to “get back in action” following major surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
“Time to get back in action! Thanks to all my pals and the staff at New York Presbyterian Hospital and HSS putting this Humpty Dumpty/$6 million man back together again.”
Woods noted multiple past surgeries on his shoulders and knees over more than 40 years in his Instagram post dated Feb. 25, 2026.
Recent Mike Woods Medical Update Posts
The mike woods medical update follows a Feb. 24 Instagram reel where Woods described ongoing recovery.
“I’m still on that road to recovery! But my poor ace, bandage and brace needed a little adjustment.”
A Distractify article published Feb. 26 detailed Woods’ recent absence from Fox 5 NY broadcasts due to the major surgery, referencing his bandaged arm observed on air and speculating on the procedure’s nature.
Woods shared the Distractify piece on Facebook and X, confirming treatment at the mentioned hospitals.
Background on Mike Woods Medical Update Context
This latest mike woods medical update comes after Woods’ 2018 prostate cancer diagnosis, from which he is now cancer-free. He advocated for men’s health through Movember in November 2024.
In February 2023, Woods announced back surgery via YouTube, adding to his history of health challenges managed alongside his broadcasting career.
The mike woods medical update has been shared across his social media, including Facebook page.
