Latino Areas Named Among 'Culture of Health' Prize Winners

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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize honors communities which place a high priority on health and bring partners together to drive local change, and are among the nation’s most innovative efforts to build a culture of health.

Six communities, selected from more than 250 across the nation, received a no-strings attached $25,000 cash prize.

The 2014 winners are:

Brownsville, TX. Brownsville is highly successful in promoting active lifestyles and demonstrates the strength of community partnerships in action.
Taos Pueblo, NM. The Taos Pueblo community of northern New Mexico is drawing on its cultural traditions to address modern challenges.
Williamson, WV. In the heart of central Appalachia coal country, Williamson is committed to improving health and expanding economic development.
Durham County, NC. To build a healthier community, Durham County is harnessing locally driven revitalization efforts to address the many factors that impact health.
Buncombe County, NC. By creating a broad collaboration of community partners, Buncombe County is on a path to long-term and sustainable change.
Spokane County, WA. Recognizing the powerful impact education has on long-term health, Spokane is improving health by expanding educational opportunities that empower young people.

These communities are beacons of hope and progress for healthier people and families.

Watch a video about the awards.

Brownsville, Texas
93% Latino
Cross-Sector Collaboration Improves Health