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, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Urban
In the Greater Copenhagen area 98% of the water supply is based on ground water. However, the reliance on ground water means that the municipal water company has to face an increased number of environmental problems as the statutory water control order demands greater control and supervision of water supply plants. In consequence, Copenhagen Water had to face serious challenges concerning ground water pollution and the reduction in total wells available.
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Reducing Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Smoking Bans and Restrictions (USA)
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Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Adults
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Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Rural
The goal of this program is to provide affordable housing for Montana's low and moderate-income residents.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Crime & Crime Prevention, Urban
The goal of this program was to reduce gun crime in Kansas City.
Supporting At-Risk Youth with Summer High School Preparatory Programs (Cherokee-Graham-Swain Counties, NC)
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Filed under Good Idea, Education / Student Performance K-12, Children, Teens
The goal is to help prepare at-risk youth to develop their academic skills and self-confidence for as they transition from middle school to high school.
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Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Community / Public Safety, Children
The goal of this project was to improve children's road-related behavior and to enhance the safety of their road environment.
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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of this program is to improve asthma management among urban children up to 18 years of age.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Urban
The goal of this project was to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and provide a better work atmosphere for employees.
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Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Teens
The goal of KYB is to teach students the necessary knowledge, attitudes, skills, and experience to practice positive health behaviors and reduce their risk of future illness.
Studies suggest that the program had a favorable impact on many risk factors, such as systolic and diastolic pressures, HDL cholesterol, ratio of total to HDL cholesterol, fitness (postexercise pulse recovery rate), and smoking.
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Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children
To increase fruit and vegetable consumption among children using a multi-component approach.