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 Good Idea, Community / Public Safety, Older Adults
To build community support for and awareness of senior-pedestrian safety issues.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Transportation, Children
The goals of the Walking School Bus are to get children to be more physically active and to decrease crime on the way to and from schools.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Urban
The goal of this program is to create a regional approach to emerging infection based on public education, environmental monitoring, and disease surveillance.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The mission is to provide affordable and accessible fitness and nutrition programs to people in low-income communities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Adults, Older Adults
The goal of Wheeling Walks is to increase walking among Wheeling, WV residents aged 50-65 years.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Cancer, Women
The goal of this program is to reduce barriers to exercise and increase the likelihood that people will engage in physical activity.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Women
The goal of the Women's Lifestyle Heart Trial is to reduce cardiovascular risk factors among postmenopausal women with coronary heart disease through lifestyle changes.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Employment, Women, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
WomenVenture helps women of all ages, cultures, races and income levels achieve economic success.
Filed under Effective Practice, Education / Educational Attainment, Children, Teens
The objective of this program is for students to complete high school and be prepared to enter postsecondary education or employment.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Adults, Urban
The Diabetes Support Group provides ongoing education and support to those living with, at risk for, or affected by diabetes in the community.