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 Business Community Development Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Diet and Exercise Employment Family and Social Support Housing and Transit Income Quality of Care Funders Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Increase worker employability Reduce unnecessary spending overtreatment Support active travel Access to Care Air and Water Quality Clear all Bookmark this strategy Ban the Box Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Employment Bookmark this strategy Bicycle & pedestrian master plans Establish a framework to increase walking and biking trails and improve connectivity of non-auto paths and trails in a particular area Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise Bookmark this strategy Multi-component workplace supports for active commuting Provide physical infrastructure (e.g., bike parking or showers), educational or social support (e.g., walking groups), and financial incentives that support active commuting Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise Bookmark this strategy Out of town bypasses Establish roads that avoid built-up areas such as towns, cities, or commercial/business districts Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Sector-based workforce initiatives Provide industry-focused education and job training based on the needs of regional employers within specific sectors Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Employment 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 Ban the Box Prohibit criminal history questions on job applications and postpone background checks Evidence Rating: Mixed Evidence Employment
Bookmark this strategy Bicycle & pedestrian master plans Establish a framework to increase walking and biking trails and improve connectivity of non-auto paths and trails in a particular area Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise
Bookmark this strategy Multi-component workplace supports for active commuting Provide physical infrastructure (e.g., bike parking or showers), educational or social support (e.g., walking groups), and financial incentives that support active commuting Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Diet and Exercise
Bookmark this strategy Out of town bypasses Establish roads that avoid built-up areas such as towns, cities, or commercial/business districts Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Housing and Transit Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Sector-based workforce initiatives Provide industry-focused education and job training based on the needs of regional employers within specific sectors Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Employment
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