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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.
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Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Adults, Families

Goal: To reduce gastrointestinal and respiratory illness-related absenteeism in elementary school students by using surface disinfectants.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability

Goal: The goal of this program was to improve the energy efficiency of the Elihu Harris State Office Building.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Adolescent Health, Teens, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban

Goal: To increase consistent condom use among low-income African American young adults.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Education / Literacy, Children

Goal: The goal of In2Books is to promote reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in students grades three through five through partnership with a pen pal, and provide teachers with a structured curriculum designed to enhance their students' learning experiences.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality

Goal: The goal of the project was to publish an up-to-date Essential Reporting Guidelines which would be distributed to approximately 90% of healthcare providers in Santa Cruz county. As mentioned above, they wanted to increase reporting and surveillance activities with the primary physicians and also educate them on bioterrorism agents.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Housing & Homes, Older Adults, Urban

Goal: The goal of Planning for Elders in the Central City is to improve the quality of life of seniors, adults wtih disabilties and care providers in San Francisco and beyond through community organizations, advocacy and education activities.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults, Women, Urban

Goal: The goal of Project SAFE is to reduce new Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections by reducing risky sexual behaviors.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Urban

Goal: The goal of this promising practice was to reduce television, videotape, and video game use.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Economic Climate, Urban

Goal: The YBG neighborhood was developed to (1) reclaim a severely blighted sector of the City, (2) provide public amenities, (3) support San Francisco's hospitality industry, and (4) increase economic vitality and employment.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Children's Health, Children, Urban

Goal: The goal of the Yes We Can Urban Asthma Partnership is to improve asthma control among low-income children with asthma.

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