West Virginia Department of Health Highlights Winter Weather Safety

Sherri A. Young, D.O., MBA, FAAFP, Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) reminds residents of important safety precautions amid severe weather.
“In addition to the strenuous work of clearing snow, it’s important to remember that cold temperatures make the heart work harder to keep the body warm,” said Sec. Young. “When performing fatiguing work, those with high blood pressure or a medical history of heart disease are at an increased risk…