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 / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults
Goal: The goal of "Flu in 15" is to increase the acceptance of the seasonal flu vaccine among healthcare workers.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Goal: Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks of life to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
Goal: The goal of the Four Seasons Hotel Composting Partnership is to reduce the hotel's waste by recycling kitchen scraps with a local composter.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Goal: The Full Circle Diabetes Program aims to provide a holistic approach to diabetes self-management.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
Goal: The goal of this tool is to improve patient care for older adults by helping nurses to evaluate common conditions.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air, Children, Adults
Goal: The goal of the Georgia Retrofit Program is to improve air quality by reducing emissions among diesel fueled fleet vehicles.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children
Goal: The overall objective of the program is to reduce student absence due to communicable illness.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults, Families
Goal: The contest is designed as a fun way for community members to get more exercise, with a target of 30 minutes or more of physical activity per day.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment
Goal: The goal of this program is to help individuals make a successful transition to employment.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air
Goal: The goal of the Green Flag Incentive Program is to reduce air pollution in communities surrounding the Port of Long Beach.