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 Ensure workplace safety Family and Social Support Sexual Activity Tobacco Use Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Recruit & retain high quality workforce Reduce alcohol-impaired driving Access to Care Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Education Employment 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 Designated driver promotion programs Encourage use of designated drivers via population-based mass media campaigns, incentive programs based in drinking establishments, and other efforts Evidence Rating: Insufficient Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use Bookmark this strategy Labor unions Organize workers to bargain collectively for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment Employment Bookmark this strategy Long-term care employee compensation Increase wages and benefits for personal or home care workers, nurse aides, and others who provide direct care to patients in long-term care (LTC) settings Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Access to Care Bookmark this strategy Nurse-friendly work environments Improve work environments for nurses via establishment of strong nursing leadership, organizational support, etc. Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Access to Care Quality of 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 Designated driver promotion programs Encourage use of designated drivers via population-based mass media campaigns, incentive programs based in drinking establishments, and other efforts Evidence Rating: Insufficient Evidence Alcohol and Drug Use
Bookmark this strategy Labor unions Organize workers to bargain collectively for improved wages, benefits, and working conditions Evidence Rating: Scientifically Supported Employment Employment
Bookmark this strategy Long-term care employee compensation Increase wages and benefits for personal or home care workers, nurse aides, and others who provide direct care to patients in long-term care (LTC) settings Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Access to Care
Bookmark this strategy Nurse-friendly work environments Improve work environments for nurses via establishment of strong nursing leadership, organizational support, etc. Evidence Rating: Expert Opinion Access to Care Quality of 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