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 / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults
Building Bridges has the overall mission of providing education, training, services, advocacy, and promoting the rights and dignity of individuals infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Building Bridges provides free HIV testing, prevention case management, individual and group counseling, and referrals for additional needed services.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Governance, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The mission of the Metro Public Health Department is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all people in Metropolitan Nashville.
Metro Public Health Department of Nashville/Davidson County has implemented department-wide strategies to address existing health inequities.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Economic Climate, Adults, Families
The goal of Buy Local Berkeley is to inspire community members to shift their spending to Berkeley owned and operated businesses.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Families
California Healthy Start's mission is to provide comprehensive services that support the wide variety of needs of children and further student learning.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children
CASASTART's primary goals are (1) to provide youths with the services and support they need to become productive, law-abiding citizens; and (2) to create a safer environment for adolescents and their families through the reduction of crime and illegal drugs in their neighborhoods.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Urban
To meet the housing needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 18-24.
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Health Communication & Social Marketing: Health Communication Campaigns That Include Mass Media & Health-Related Product Distribution (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Adults
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Increasing Tobacco Use Cessation: Increasing the Unit Price of Tobacco Products (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Adults
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Oral Health, Children
The Community Preventive Services Task Force has found that community water fluoridation is effective in decreasing dental caries across populations.