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The Salud Heroes video series shows how real people have made healthy changes for kids across the country, to inspire others to make similar changes.
Now the series can be called “award-winning.”
More than 40 awards have been given to the Salud Heroes video series and the Salud America! website. Salud America! is a childhood obesity research and communication network funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and led by Dr. Amelie Ramirez of the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio. The recognition is from the AVA Digital Awards, Communicator Awards, Telly Awards, Aurora Awards, Web Health Awards, HERMES Awards, Davey Awards, and W³ Awards.
Just this week, Rick Carrillo, Salud America! TV producer/director, was named a finalist for the “Best in Show: YouTube” award from WEGO Health, which recognizes “exceptional health activists who make a difference in the lives of patients and caregivers.”
Ramirez said Carrillo and the rest of the Salud America! team work hard to promote health.
“We’re humbled by the ongoing recognition of our videos, website, and team, and we hope people will continue to learn from and use our materials as fuel to make healthy changes that improve the lives of children and families across the nation,” Dr. Ramirez said.
By The Numbers
33
percent
of Latinos live within walking distance (<1 mile) of a park
