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, Community / Public Safety, Teens
The goal of the seat belt feedback signs is to increase seat belt use among front seat occupants on a college campus.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults
The goal of the Senior Companion program is to pair low-income adult volunteers with homebound older adults in order to provide senior services to the elderly, as well as provide benefits to the Senior Companions.
Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Wildlife, Rural
The goal of the acquisition of Sentenac Canyon and Cienega was to protect the land from development and preserve its wildlife habitats.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults
The goal of Serving Our Seniors is to help senior citizens live independently in their homes.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air
The goal of the SF6 Emission Reduction Partnership for the Magnesium Industry is to eliminate SF6 emissions by 2010.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults
The goal of Shape Up & Go! is to encourage physical activity and improvements in nutrition.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
Shape Up SF aims to reduce health disparities by creating healthy eating and active living environments and improving physical activity and nutrition.
Shape Up SF implemented Safe Routes to School, Bayview HEAL Zone, PE4SF, Rethink Your Drink, Southeast Food Access (SEFA) Working Group, SEFA Food Guardians, and Walking Challenge, and increased physical activity and access to healthy foods in San Francisco.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Oral Health, Children
The goal of Smiles for a Lifetime is to make pediatric dental care accessible for all children.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Children
The goal of this program is to prevent children's exposure to secondhand smoke.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Urban
The program aims to increase the consumption of local, healthy fruits and vegetables in SNAP participants.