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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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Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Older Adults

Goal: The Seniors Preparing for Rainbow Years program was established to enhance the lives of LGBT persons age 60 and older.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases

Goal: The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis among the homeless population.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Children's Health, Women

Goal: The goals of the Library plan are to promote early literacy, parent/child bonding, and breastfeeding education in the community.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use

Goal: The goal of this program is to maximize the impact of anti-tobacco education by combining resources across the campus, church, and community.

Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Built Environment

Goal: The mission of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is to increase the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants, and landscapes.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Diabetes, Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce the rate of diabetes along the border of Texas and Mexico.

Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety

Goal: The goal of this program is to increase the proper use of seat belts and car seats.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Wellness & Lifestyle, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Goal: The mission is to provide affordable and accessible fitness and nutrition programs to people in low-income communities.

Note: This practice has been Archived.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Diabetes, Urban

Goal: The goal of the Advancing Diabetes Self Management program at the Gateway Community Health Center was to help patients with diabetes control their blood sugar levels over an extended period of time.

Note: This practice has been Archived.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.

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