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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation To Provide $200,000 to 'House Calls,' 'The Weigh Inn' Program

Published in Disease Risk Factor Week, December 28th, 2008

The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation LLC has announced that it is providing a two-year, $200,000 grant toward the production costs of "House Calls, Incorporated," a television program dedicated to health topics, and toward the launch of "The Weigh Inn," an obesity program for children.

Valerie Walker, M.D., a family practitioner, has hosted "House Calls" since June 2005 to educate the public on seeking the appropriate medical providers, counseling and other tools to utilize wellness and prevention as the primary goal for better health. The 30-minute program now airs weekly on WRBU My 46. WRBU is owned by the Roberts Broadcasting Company and is a My Network...

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Source: Disease Risk Factor Week (2008-12-28)

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