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 Effective Practice, Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Teens, Rural
This program aims to drastically reduce suicidal thinking and behavior.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Housing & Homes, Adults, Urban
Building Tulsa, Building Lives aims to end chronic homelessness in the city of Tulsa within five years (2007-2012) by creating sustainable, supportive housing through a public-private partnership of government agencies, philanthropic organizations, faith-based organizations and local communities.
Filed under Effective Practice, Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants
The goal of this program is to protect and improve coastal water quality.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
The mission of Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Cherokee Nation is to promote healthy eating, physical activity and increase tobacco cessation throughout the tribe’s jurisdictional boundaries.
Communities Putting Prevention to Work: Cherokee Nation works to prevent obesity and tobacco use through various programs including chronic disease screenings, farm-to-school programs, and smoking cessation classes available to all Cherokees in the service area.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children
The goal of this program is to introduce healthy eating habits in elementary schools to counter the recent increase in childhood obesity.
Filed under Effective Practice, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Teens
The goal of this program is to prevent tobacco and alcohol abuse among adolescents.
Filed under Effective Practice, Economy / Income
The goal of CAP's program is to decrease poverty and to expand economic development in Tulsa by increasing the participation rate and use of the EITC by eligible low- and moderate-income families.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Urban
The goal of the program is for communities to enjoy and have access to affordable fresh food year-round.
Fresh Stops has improved access to wholesome, local foods for urban residents. In addition, Fresh Stops has engaged community members in the food justice movement and has promoted the adoption of healthy lifestyle changes.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Children
The goal of this program is to encourage Tulsa children to increase physical activity and learn to make better food choices.
Filed under Good Idea, Health / Physical Activity, Adults
The goal of Healthy Food Environments is to increase availability, visibility, and affordability of healthy foods and beverages for employees, volunteers, and visitors on hospital campuses.