Strategies What Works for Health includes evidence-informed strategies to create communities where everyone can thrive. SORT BY A-ZBest MatchNewest VIEW 102550 5 Strategies Some Evidence Evidence of Ineffectiveness Quality of Care Increase high school completion rates Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Recruit & retain high quality workforce Access to Care Education Employment Housing and Transit Income Clear all Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education Bookmark this strategy High school equivalency credentials Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Employment Bookmark this strategy Mentoring for new nurses Pair new nurses with more experienced nurses who act as a resource and provide support as the new nurse establishes her or himself professionally Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Nurse residency programs Implement programs that continue education, mentoring, and support for novice nurses following graduation Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment
Bookmark this strategy Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Match disadvantaged or at-risk youth with volunteer mentors in school or community settings Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Education
Bookmark this strategy High school equivalency credentials Offer programs to help individuals without a high school diploma or its equivalent achieve a high school equivalency credential Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Education Employment
Bookmark this strategy Mentoring for new nurses Pair new nurses with more experienced nurses who act as a resource and provide support as the new nurse establishes her or himself professionally Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Nurse residency programs Implement programs that continue education, mentoring, and support for novice nurses following graduation Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Summer youth employment programs Provide short-term employment opportunities for youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety Employment