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.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Urban
The goal of the Class of 1989 Study was to reduce risk factors for physical inactivity and promote long-term healthy behavior outcomes among children.
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Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
As stated in the toolkit, the ultimate goal of Campus Climate Action is to achieve systemic/institutional commitment to a sustainable campus, including carbon neutrality, throughout all constituencies of the college or university (faculty, staff, students, and administration.)
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Communicare strives to help patients maintain and improve their health. Through regular doctor's visits and improved medication adherence, patients actively participate in preventive care. Another goal is to reduce the dependence on emergency departments through a free clinic partnership.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Urban
The goals and operational benefits of (DG) systems include the delivery of improved power reliability, cleaner electric power, and below market energy rates, in an environmentally friendly manner.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of the KidsWalk-to-School program is to encourage physical activity as an integral part of a child’s daily routine, promote the development of safe walking and bicycling routes, and teach safe pedestrian practices to potentially reduce injury among children.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults, Families
To increase the access and availability of nutritious food to the residents of Upper Falls, Rochester, New York.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes
The goal of this program is to promote economic survival and stability for vulnerable populations.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of this program is to help prevent cardiovascular disease through education and interventions.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children, Families
The goal of the Children's Health Initiative is to provide children with consistent access to health care services.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of this program is to reduce tobacco use among groups experiencing the most pronounced tobacco-related disparities.