Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 6 Strategies Scientifically Supported Evidence of Ineffectiveness Tobacco Use Increase opportunities for oral health care Increase social connectedness Reduce barriers to care Access to Care Air and Water Quality Diet and Exercise Family and Social Support Income Clear all Bookmark this strategy Activity programs for older adults Offer group educational, social, creative, musical, or physical activities that promote social interactions, regular attendance, and community involvement among older adults Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise Family and Social Support Bookmark this strategy Community water fluoridation Adjust and monitor fluoride levels in public water supplies to reach and retain optimal fluoride concentrations Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Extracurricular activities for social engagement Support organized social, art, or physical activities for school-aged youth outside of the school time Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Family and Social Support Bookmark this strategy Health insurance enrollment outreach & support Provide outreach and support to assist those whose employers do not offer affordable coverage, who are self-employed, or who are unemployed Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Mental health benefits legislation Regulate mental health insurance to increase access to mental health services, including treatment for substance use disorders Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care Bookmark this strategy School dental programs Provide sealants, fluoride treatment, screening, and other preventive dental care on school grounds via partnerships with dental professionals Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Activity programs for older adults Offer group educational, social, creative, musical, or physical activities that promote social interactions, regular attendance, and community involvement among older adults Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Diet and Exercise Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Community water fluoridation Adjust and monitor fluoride levels in public water supplies to reach and retain optimal fluoride concentrations Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Extracurricular activities for social engagement Support organized social, art, or physical activities for school-aged youth outside of the school time Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Family and Social Support
Bookmark this strategy Health insurance enrollment outreach & support Provide outreach and support to assist those whose employers do not offer affordable coverage, who are self-employed, or who are unemployed Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Mental health benefits legislation Regulate mental health insurance to increase access to mental health services, including treatment for substance use disorders Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy School dental programs Provide sealants, fluoride treatment, screening, and other preventive dental care on school grounds via partnerships with dental professionals Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Access to Care
