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 / Wellness & Lifestyle, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of the Lighten Up program is to encourage lifestyle change and improve health through faith-based lessons.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults
The goal of Live Healthy Iowa is to encourage physical activity and weight loss through team-based competition.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults
The goal of Maryland's Prevention Case Management program is to decrease HIV transmission following release from prison.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Adults
Mass in Motion aims to reduce obesity and promote healthy eating and physical activity through school and workplace policy changes, grants for communities, and an educational website.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Transportation
-Increase safety belt use in Massachusetts; and
-Evaluate the impact of adding educational activities to standard enforcement mobilization waves.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
The goal of this program is to help local public health organizations to prepare for public health emergencies.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation & Prevention Program is to improve public health in the Commonwealth by reducing death and disability from tobacco use.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens
The goal of the CSHP is to improve learning, performance, and health for students and teachers.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children, Urban
The goal of the program was to reduce barriers to dental care and increase the use of dental care among underserved children living in remote locations in Alaska.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children
The purpose of CDR is to use the findings from the reviews to improve agency systems and to take action to prevent other deaths.