Promising Practices
The Promising Practices database informs professionals and community members about documented approaches to improving community health and quality of life.
The ultimate goal is to support the systematic adoption, implementation, and evaluation of successful programs, practices, and policy changes. The database provides carefully reviewed, documented, and ranked practices that range from good ideas to evidence-based practices.
Learn more about the ranking methodology.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alternative Medicine
Goal: The goal of the AIDS Care Project is to provide acupuncture therapy to people living with HIV/AIDS.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Air
Goal: The goal of this website is to provide information on air quality including potential health effects of air pollutants.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Employment, Teens, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The goal of Arriba Juntos is to provide those most at risk for prolonged poverty with educational and employment programs.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: Joslin's Asian American Diabetes Initiative has a mission to enhance the quality of life and health outcomes for Asian Americans living with diabetes through research, education, outreach and culturally appropriate treatments.
Impact: Joslin's Asian Clinic provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate diabetes care for Asian Americans.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Urban
Goal: To provide HIV positive youth aged 18 to 24 with stable housing situations and access to adequate medical services.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce the triggers of asthma by educating and increasing awareness to at risk populations.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Adults, Urban
Goal: The mission of At The Crossroads is to reach out to homeless youth and young adults at their point of need, and provide them with services and programs that will empower them and improve their lives.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: To provide shelter to homeless and at-risk young adults aged 18-24 as well as assistance to secure stable and independent living situations.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Economic Climate
Goal: The goal of the restoration of the B&O Railroad Station was to preserve the historic landmark and revitalize the town of Oakland, Maryland.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Children, Families
Goal: The goal of Babies Can't Wait is to guarantee access to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with special needs.