Pictured ( l to r): Dr. Daniel H. Jara, President & CEO, Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Jonathan R. Pearson, Deputy Director, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, and Willie Sanchez, Producer / Director, New Jersey Network, celebrate with the Su Salud Primero / Your Health First Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award.

Su Salud Primero/Your Health First - a documentary examining the health issues, barriers to health care, and preventive and wellness programs available to New Jersey's Latino community - was made possible by a $100,000 grant from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey to The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.

The documentary was produced by New Jersey Network (NJN) television and hosted by ABC television anchorman John Quiñones. It originally aired on the network on November 13, 2008 and has been rebroadcast many times since. It has received broadcasting awards including the Public Service in Television award from the Philadelphia Press Association and a Mid-Atlantic Emmy in the Community Service category.

New Jersey Network produced television and radio spots and issued publicity cards, posters, flyers and e-blasts to promote viewership. ABC also publicized the documentary. Promotion of the program also included a robust bi-lingual web site and educational flyers that were distributed at Hispanic community events throughout New Jersey.  Producer/Director Willie Sanchez and Hispanic Youth Showcase contestants also reached thousands of individuals by displaying a Su Salud Primero/Your Health First banner at parades and other events.  A premier screening for legislators, media and the general public was held at the NJN studio. 

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