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Childhood obesity is a big problem in San Antonio.
That’s why Salud America! and KSAT-TV are teaming up for a new series, “Making Awesome Changes,” which will regularly feature local Salud America! Salud Heroes—people and groups who are pushing for healthy changes—on the evening news.
Salud America!, a childhood obesity research and communication network supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and directed by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio, uses research, stories, and resources to help people drive healthy change in their own communities.
Salud America! tells the stories of many youth, parents, teachers and other community members are working to improve physical activity and nutrition to help reduce obesity and associated disease.
KSAT-TV will be spotlighting their work to inspire more change across San Antonio.
For example, KSAT-TV‘s inaugural segment of the new series features Cesar Valdillez, a Salud America! Salud Hero who worked with neighbors, the city, and others to seek a community garden that would bring healthier food options for their Southtown community in San Antonio.
“Urban gardening is our grassroots way of making a difference in the world, one preserved green space at a time,” Valdillez said.
Stay tuned for more stories from Salud America! and KSAT-TV!
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