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.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Urban
Goal: The goal of this project was to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and provide a better work atmosphere for employees.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children, Urban
Goal: To improve the school readiness of children in Palm Beach County.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Food Safety, Children, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Rural
Goal: The goal of the Abuela Project is to reduce the number of cases of salmonellosis caused by Salmonella Typhimurium due to consumption of queso fresco made from raw-milk in Yakima County, Washington.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
Goal: The goal of this program is improve the health and safety of the residents of Niagara County.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Older Adults, Women, Older Adults
Goal: The goal of Project Healthy Bones is to educate older individuals about osteoporosis and improve strength, balance, and flexibility through strength training exercises.
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Filed under Good Idea, Community / Governance, Older Adults, Families
Goal: The goal was to provide flu vaccine to those most at risk while minimizing public alarm and gaining acceptance by employees that the traditionally free flu vaccine would not be available.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation, Families
Goal: Indiana has a primary seat belt law which enables law enforcement officers to issue citations when they are observed. However, the Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that officers may not indiscriminately stop motorists to see if they are wearing their seat belts. To increase safety belt usage compliance, members of the Traffic Safety Partnership developed Seat Belt Enforcement Zones. The primary objectives of these enforcement zones are to: combine public awareness initiatives and enforcement efforts; utilize multi-agency personnel from participating law enforcement agencies; operate on a zero tolerance policy for violations; inform residents about current seat belt usage rates using metal signs posted at various county locations.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Other Conditions, Older Adults
Goal: The goal of this course is to help participants with arthritis manage their pain so that they can exercise more, take less arthritis medication, and move with ease.
Community Coalition: Crime Reduction Through Closing Liquor Stores in South Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Prevention & Safety, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: To reduce alcohol and drug related crime and violence in South Los Angeles by closing liquor stores known to be involved in or at the center of crime, violence and illegal activity.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Goal: ECCO seeks to improve access to vision health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals.