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 Effective Practice, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of the SISTERS program is to provide outreach/support and case management to pregnant and postpartum women who are on public assistance, are mandated to treatment, report having experienced more than four violent traumas and have smoked crack cocaine during their last pregnancy.
Filed under Effective Practice, Art & Recreation / Sports Recreation & Parks, Families
The purpose of the initiative is to construct a complete sidewalk loop throughout the City of Erlanger in order to promote physical activity.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Families
The goal of beautification and restoration projects is to restore neighborhoods and communities in order to prevent criminal activity and encourage community engagement.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children
The goal of this program is to increase the academic achievement of children living in poverty.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer
The goal of this campaign was to educate park visitors about the need to protect themselves from the damaging rays of the sun and how best to prevent skin cancer.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children
To increase healthy lifestyles in children ages 8-10 years old by increasing physical activity and vegetable and fruit consumption and decreasing time spent in front of the television in order to prevent childhood obesity.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Weather & Climate, Children
The goal of this program is to promote sun-safe behavior in children.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Adults
The goal of this mass media campaign was to promote walking as a form of exercise.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Public Safety, Older Adults
To build community support for and awareness of senior-pedestrian safety issues.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Urban
The goal of this program is to create a regional approach to emerging infection based on public education, environmental monitoring, and disease surveillance.