四虎影院 has won a national journalism award for , a series about hip fractures.
The 四虎影院 staff won a 2015 Online Journalism Award from the in Los Angeles Saturday night. The Broken Hip won in the .
includes radio reports, videos and graphics. An interactive graphic shows , highlighting various parts of the room, from lighting to chairs to closets.
profiled in the series as they share their experiences in their own words.
Graphics show the 鈥� from ivory and plaster of Paris in the 1890s to today鈥檚 hip resurfacing.
The judges noted 鈥渇eatured strong reporting and video, focused on a demographic that鈥檚 often overlooked in media, providing valuable and practical takeaways for readers through the use of compelling graphics.鈥�
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About The Broken Hip
When an older person falls and breaks a hip, it鈥檚 a moment that changes everything. Not just for patients, but for their families, too.
Falls are the leading cause of injury death for older Americans. One of every five people who breaks a hip after age 50
For those who survive, it means a big life change. It may mean leaving the home they鈥檝e known for decades and moving into a . It may mean a role reversal: a parent who cared for children for so many years now is the one who needs help. It means tough conversations between patients and their families. It can also bring on.
But there is hope. There鈥檚 happening in Dallas-Fort Worth focusing on preventing falls and recovering from fractured hips faster.
explores the stories of North Texans and their families who have experienced this dramatic life change.
四虎影院's Lauren Silverman reported the stories; Dane Walters was the videographer; Ryan Tainter created graphics; Eric Aasen edited the digital series; Jeff Whittington was the executive producer.
Other include The Texas Tribune, The Texas Observer and the Austin American-Statesman. Other include NPR, Frontline, KPCC in Southern California, and KBIA in Missouri.
Other awards
The Radio Television Digital News Association with a for best news series.
At the of the Public Radio News Directors Inc., The Broken Hip was awarded among large public radio stations across the country.
Read about 四虎影院鈥檚 other recent awards .
