Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 4 Strategies Community Members Public Health Employment Family and Social Support Income Sexual Activity Tobacco Use Scientifically Supported Evidence of Ineffectiveness Create environments that support learning Increase access to healthy food options Reduce risky sexual behavior Access to Care Diet and Exercise Education Clear all Bookmark this strategy Community schools Combine academic, mental and physical health, and social service resources in schools for students and families via partnerships with community organizations; also called community learning centers Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy Condom availability programs Provide condoms free of charge or at a reduced cost in community and school-based settings Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Sexual Activity Bookmark this strategy Later middle and high school start times Delay school start times for middle and high schools to better align with adolescent sleep-wake cycles; often until 8:30 a.m. or later Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy Water availability & promotion interventions Make water readily available in various settings via regular placement of drinking fountains, water coolers, bottled water in vending machines, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise
Bookmark this strategy Community schools Combine academic, mental and physical health, and social service resources in schools for students and families via partnerships with community organizations; also called community learning centers Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy Condom availability programs Provide condoms free of charge or at a reduced cost in community and school-based settings Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Sexual Activity
Bookmark this strategy Later middle and high school start times Delay school start times for middle and high schools to better align with adolescent sleep-wake cycles; often until 8:30 a.m. or later Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy Water availability & promotion interventions Make water readily available in various settings via regular placement of drinking fountains, water coolers, bottled water in vending machines, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise