MINNEAPOLIS — At least six people have been treated for frostbite at Hennepin Healthcare over the past few days, a number that is expected to rise as the state experiences dangerously cold temperatures.
“These temperatures are dangerous and so you really do have to pay attention. You have to dress warmly. You have to dress in layers, and don’t forget hats and gloves or mittens,” said Allina Health Pediatrician Dr. Eric Barth.
Dr. Barth said while frostbite and hypothermia can affect anyone, children are among the most vulnerable. He recommends they limit time outdoors in extreme cold, and if they are outside, parents should monitor them closely…