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, Education / Educational Attainment
To provide a freely-available source of public health expertise in which seasoned professionals can share their wealth of professional expertise with those interested in learning about Public Health and potential career options.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Wildlife
RAN's mission is to protect and sustain healthy forests by campaigning against corporate policies that come at the expense of the environment.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
To equip people with the best information, resources, and tools to overcome addiction and lead a lifelong recovery.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of the SHIELD intervention is to reduce drug and sex risk behaviors.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
The program’s mission is to maximize the wellness and independence of adults in their community.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Urban
The goal of this program is to create affordable rental and home ownership opportunities for families and to protect current residents from displacement.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults, Urban
The goal of STRIVE is to reduce risky injection practices among injection drug users with an HCV infection.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Adults, Older Adults, Families, Urban
The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps Project was a neighborhood effort to create a mosaic running up the risers of 163 steps.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Air
To slow climate change by reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere while also establishing a network of public spaces where residents can walk to enjoy a vibrant urban landscape and healthy ecosystem.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air
The goal of this program is to help suppliers continuously learn ways to save money, optimize resource use, and eliminate waste through on-site technical reviews.