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 Business Ensure workplace safety Tobacco Use Prevent neighborhood crime and violence Recruit & retain high quality workforce Access to Care Alcohol and Drug Use Community Safety Employment Family and Social Support Sexual Activity 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 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 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