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 Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Cancer, Children, Adults
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Cancer, Children
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Universally Recommended Vaccinations: Health Care System-Based Interventions Implemented in Combination (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Teens, Adults
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Universally Recommended Vaccinations: Home Visits to Increase Vaccination Rates (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Families
The CPSTF notes, however, that economic evidence shows home visits can be resource-intensive and costly relative to other options.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Teens, Adults
CDC COMMUNITY GUIDE: Universally Recommended Vaccinations: Vaccination Requirements for Child Care, School, & College Attendance (USA)
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Children, Teens, Adults
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Health / Cancer
The goal of this campaign is to increase screening for colon cancer.
Filed under Evidence-Based Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Adults, Urban
The goal of the Chicago Housing Health Partnership is to use tailored case management to place chronically medically ill homeless individuals in stable, long-term housing and facilitate access to medical services.