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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 Effective Practice, Community / Public Safety, Teens

Goal: 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

Goal: 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 Effective Practice, Community / Civic Engagement, Older Adults

Goal: The goal of this program is to match seniors with volunteer opportunities.

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

Goal: The goal of Serving Our Seniors is to help senior citizens live independently in their homes.

Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air

Goal: The goal of this program is to reduce sulfur hexafluoride emissions from electric power systems.

Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Air

Goal: The goal of the SF6 Emission Reduction Partnership for the Magnesium Industry is to eliminate SF6 emissions by 2010.

Filed under Good Idea, Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education, Children

Goal: The goal of this program is to help all North Carolina children enter school ready to succeed.

Filed under Good Idea, Health / Oral Health, Children

Goal: The goal of Smiles for a Lifetime is to make pediatric dental care accessible for all children.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Oral Health, Children, Women

Goal: The purpose of the "Something to Smile About" dental program is to improve dental outcomes for children in Garrett County, Maryland.

Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Children, Teens

Goal: The goal of this program is for youths to postpone alcohol use until adulthood.

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