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 Community Development Health Care Parent education programs Support safe travel Community Safety Diet and Exercise Education Sexual Activity Clear all Bookmark this strategy Car seat distribution & education programs Provide parents with car seats free of charge, via loan or low cost rental, often with education about proper installation and use Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety Bookmark this strategy Car seat incentive & education programs Educate parents and caregivers about proper use of car seats and reward parents and/or children for correct use Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety 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 Reach Out and Read Partner with doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals to incorporate literacy support into regular well-child visits, especially in lower income communities Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education Bookmark this strategy Traffic calming Modify the built environment to affect traffic speed and patterns via speed humps, pedestrian center crossing islands, roundabouts, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Car seat distribution & education programs Provide parents with car seats free of charge, via loan or low cost rental, often with education about proper installation and use Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
Bookmark this strategy Car seat incentive & education programs Educate parents and caregivers about proper use of car seats and reward parents and/or children for correct use Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Community Safety
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 Reach Out and Read Partner with doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals to incorporate literacy support into regular well-child visits, especially in lower income communities Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Education
Bookmark this strategy Traffic calming Modify the built environment to affect traffic speed and patterns via speed humps, pedestrian center crossing islands, roundabouts, etc. Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Housing and Transit Community Safety