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 Health Care Nonprofits Diet and Exercise Family and Social Support Housing and Transit Scientifically Supported Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Evidence of Ineffectiveness Increase opportunities for oral health care Support active travel Access to Care Alcohol and Drug Use Clear all Bookmark this strategy Allied dental professional scope of practice Expand the role of allied dental professionals (e.g., hygienists, therapists, etc.) via changes to statute, dentist supervision requirements, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Bicycle infrastructure for enhanced cycling safety Accommodate or provide dedicated infrastructure for cyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected lanes, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Safe Routes to Schools Promote walking and biking to school through education, incentives, and environmental changes; often called SRTS Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise 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 Walking school buses Arrange active transportation with a fixed route, designated stops, and pick up times when children can walk to school with adult chaperones Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise
Bookmark this strategy Allied dental professional scope of practice Expand the role of allied dental professionals (e.g., hygienists, therapists, etc.) via changes to statute, dentist supervision requirements, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Bicycle infrastructure for enhanced cycling safety Accommodate or provide dedicated infrastructure for cyclists via bicycle paths, lanes, cycle tracks or protected lanes, etc. Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Safe Routes to Schools Promote walking and biking to school through education, incentives, and environmental changes; often called SRTS Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise
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 Walking school buses Arrange active transportation with a fixed route, designated stops, and pick up times when children can walk to school with adult chaperones Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise