Carilion heart surgeons reach milestone Gene Marrano April 13, 2018 1 minute read A less invasive surgery for a common heart valve disease performed at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital recently reached a milestone as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: AAA awards Four-diamond designation to Hotel RoanokeNext: Has the bald eagle population along the James River peaked? Related Stories 4 minutes read Virginia Citizens Defense League calls for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0 3 minutes read Galactic to headline Roanoke’s Freedom First Down by Downtown Festival in April Ian Price January 27, 2026 0 1 minute read Billy Strings to perform at Berglund Center this summer Clark Palmer January 27, 2026 0