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 / Children's Health, Teens, Adults, Families
The goal of FACE-ACP is to give adolescents and adults living with a serious medical condition a voice by facilitating conversations between patients and their caregivers so they can achieve their goals and match medical treatment to their goals.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of this illness and protect human lives.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
Napa's goal was to save up to 15 percent in electricity usage in 2001.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The energy goals of the committee were to save money, reduce energy usage and to "stay on" during blackouts to avoid sending employees home.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Rural
The goal of this project was to reduce electricity usage by 10-20 percent.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Urban
The goal of this program was to reduce energy usage at the San Diego State Office Building.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer, Adults, Rural
To get as many age appropriate people screened as possible in the community and to raise awareness about the life-saving practice of colorectal screening.
Many cancers have been found and many have been prevented. The population has expressed gratitude for this program and the partners (such as the pharmacies and the hospital lab) are proud to be part of it.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of the program is for communities to enjoy and have access to affordable fresh food year-round.
Fresh Stops has improved access to wholesome, local foods for urban residents. In addition, Fresh Stops has engaged community members in the food justice movement and has promoted the adoption of healthy lifestyle changes.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children
The goal of Fuel Up to Play 60 is to increase consumption of nutrient-rich foods and encourage school children to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Children, Teens, Urban
The goal of this program is to educate students about the dangers of gangs, discourage gang membership, educate parents about the signs of gang involvement, and provide families with resources to reduce gang activities in their homes and neighborhoods.