Pittsburgh 360: Childhood Obesity: Shaping the Future, Connections through Creativity & Memorable Moments

Pittsburgh 360 has partnered with Highmark to bring viewers a special report about healthy initiatives at Gateway Middle School.Also featured in this episode is a special class at the CLO Academy for students with Autism and a new Carnegie Museum of Art program that allows patients with Alzheimers and other forms of dementia to enjoy the beauty and expression of art.

Pittsburgh 360: Childhood Obesity: Shaping the Future, Connections through Creativity & Memorable Moments aired on Mar 24, 2011.


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Original airdate: Oct 18, 2012


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Original airdate: Apr 19, 2012


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Original airdate: Mar 01, 2012


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Original airdate: Feb 23, 2012


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Original airdate: Feb 16, 2012


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Original airdate: Jan 26, 2012


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