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, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The goal of this project was to reduce energy consumption in La Mesa, California.
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, Urban
The goal of these programs was to encourage energy conservation in the public and private sectors.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Urban
The objectives of the program were to reduce energy consumption (kWh) and maximize energy savings through approved incentive programs administered by the CEC and SMUD and through employee/public education.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Urban
- Provide uninterrupted service;
- Develop a strategy to minimize or eliminate future wastewater rate increases resulting from higher power supply costs;
- Build self-sufficiency and local control over longterm energy supplies;
- Help improve electric generation for the benefit of the IEUA service area (e.g., municipal power Joint Power arrangements with the cities); and
- Assist the region and California in meeting its energy needs.
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 Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
Vallejo Sanitation's goals in 2001 were to seek the most cost effective treatment of wastewater and to find financial rebates/grants where possible to implement cost saving measures. In order to qualify for generator replacement rebates, the agency needed to design and complete the project in a short time.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children
The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation arranges health care coverage for Florida's uninsured children. They develop and implement solutions, making quality a priority at every step in the process. They strive to instill a sense of security among the families of those they serve.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Adults, Families
The goal of the HOPWA program is to help families pay housing expenses so that they are not displaced due to costs and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Adults
The goal of "Flu in 15" is to increase the acceptance of the seasonal flu vaccine among healthcare workers.