HHS Secretary Kennedy Visits Martinsburg to Address Health Concerns
US HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. in Martinsburg to tout Trump administration health policies
DC News Now | Friday, March 28, 2025
During a visit to Martinsburg, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the need to enhance health metrics in the region, notorious for high diabetes and obesity rates, following recent job cuts in his department. Local voices, including health advocates like Tina Burns from nearby Ranson, raised concerns about the potential impact of budget reductions on crucial healthcare programs, particularly Medicaid coverage for many community patients. While Kennedy critiqued 'Big Food' for opposing health reforms, Governor Patrick Morrisey expressed a belief in reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies, aiming for a healthier West Virginia.
