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 Educators Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Diet and Exercise Employment Housing and Transit Income Sexual Activity Funders Health Care Some Evidence Mixed Evidence Increase opportunities for oral health care Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Recruit & retain high quality workforce Access to Care 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 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 Cure Violence Health model Detect and intervene in potentially violent situations, educate and mobilize communities, and connect high-risk individuals to services; formerly called Chicago CeaseFire Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety 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 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 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 Cure Violence Health model Detect and intervene in potentially violent situations, educate and mobilize communities, and connect high-risk individuals to services; formerly called Chicago CeaseFire Evidence Rating: Some Evidence Community Safety
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