New grant will be used in an attempt to shrink waistlines Gene Marrano August 20, 2014 1 min read A pediatrician at Carilion Clinic concerned about the number of obese children she was seeing led to a community coalition – Positive Action Towards Health – that has now recieved a $60,000 grant.WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the details: Share: Post navigation Previous: Ex-Virginia governor’s finances examined at trialNext: Roanoke teen charged with attempted robbery of Walgreens; charges pending in sports bar robbery Related Stories 1 min read Shine by JSP – a new community theater focused on a space for underserved talent – gets ready to launch first production Gene Marrano December 1, 2025 0 1 min read Boundless ABA offers therapy, play time to young children with autism Gene Marrano December 1, 2025 0 1 min read Get ready to shop locally Denise Membreno November 28, 2025 0
