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, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health
The goal of this program is to detect nitrification in drinking water in order to protect infants under six months old from methemoglobinemia and prevent other consequential bacteriological problems.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
The goal of the Greater Grand Forks Immunization Coalition is to have all residents protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.The Drive-Through Flu Clinic was designed to address barriers to vaccination in the community for residents six months of age and older.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Families, Rural
The goal of this program was to increase full DTaP series vaccination in Wilson County, Kansas.
Immunization completion rates increased from 70% to 82% after implementation.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults, Rural
The goal of Dump Your Plump is to foster healthy eating and exercise habits through team-based competition.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Older Adults, Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Rural
To reduce the risk of falls among residents over 65 years of age through education in fall awareness and prevention.
After the program, participants spoke with healthcare providers regarding dizziness and medication side effects, scheduled overdue eye exams, and implemented home safety ideas to reduce the risk of falling.
Filed under Good Idea, Economy / Food Insecurity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Rural
• Access to food that meets nutritional needs
• Preparing and serving meals that are nutritious
• Managing food-related resources, including WIC and SNAP
• Access to benefits available through other community agencies and services
• Increased knowledge about physical activity
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children, Adults, Families, Rural
The goal of FamilyWize is to reduce the cost of medicine for children, families, and individuals with no prescription drug coverage.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases
The goal of this program is to prevent the spread of this illness and protect human lives.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Families
The goal of the Fit Community initiative is to recognize communities that are making better quality of life a real priority by granting them awards to help in the implementation of community interventions targeting physical activity and healthy eating.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Physical Activity
The Fit Kids program aims to increase physical activity and healthy eating by creating healthy school environments that promote health and wellness.