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.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety, Adults
The goal of the Alcolock system is to reduce drunk driving.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Community / Social Environment, Families
The goal of this program is to help coordinate the state's marriage and family strengthening efforts.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Cancer, Adults
The goal of this program is to improve early detection of colorectal cancer through regular screening.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Heart Disease & Stroke, Older Adults
The goal of this program is to improve patient's knowledge about heart failure.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants, Urban
The goal of the project was to encourage chemical manufacturers to change to environmentally friendly products and production methods.
Note: This practice has been Archived.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Health Care Access & Quality
ECCO seeks to improve access to vision health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability, Urban
The goal of next>edge is to maximize energy efficiency for commercial facilities.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Rural
The goal of this program is to provide affordable housing for Montana's low and moderate-income residents.
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Filed under Good Idea, Environmental Health / Energy & Sustainability
The goal of the Green Affordable Housing Coalition is to produce economic and quality of life benefits for tenants and generate economic and environmental benefits by incorporating green building practices in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of affordable housing.
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Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Prevention & Safety, Adults, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The goal of the LINC program is to provide health education and care to prison inmates while they are incarcerated and following their release.