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 / Physical Activity, Children
To create a sustainable school lunch program that incorporated healthier food items by leveraging the combined efforts of several school districts.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults, Urban
To improve cardiovascular health among seniors by improving the pedestrian environment in New York.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Families, Urban
The goal of the SafeStart Initiative is to reduce the incidence and impact of violence on children ages 6 and under.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Oral Health, Children
S4L strives to create self-confidence and change the lives of underprivileged children by providing orthodontic services at no cost.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Oral Health, Children
The goal of Smiles for a Lifetime is to make pediatric dental care accessible for all children.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Oral Health, Children, Women
The purpose of the "Something to Smile About" dental program is to improve dental outcomes for children in Garrett County, Maryland.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens, Adults
The goal of the Tobacco Use Prevention program is to control tobacco use, reduce secondhand smoke exposure, and encourage smoking cessation.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Adults, Older Adults
The goal of the Stroke Family Support Organizer program is to provide stroke patients and caregivers with information about supportive services.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Women
The goal of this program is to provide prenatal care services to incarcerated pregnant women.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis among the homeless population.