Promising Practices
In June 2008, PFCD released a new resource for policymakers and health experts, "Keeping America Healthy: A Guide To Successful Programs," which showcases public and private programs from across the country that have proven success in improving health and health behaviors and reducing the burden of disease.
"Keeping America Healthy" examines programs across four settings - workplace, schools, community and "health systems," (i.e., Medicare, hospitals, and other system-based settings) - and identifies nine "essential elements" for success.
It also includes a catalog that can serve as examples of ways to change individual behavior, maintain or improve health and manage the staggering health care costs associated with chronic diseases.
Click here to visit our interactive catalog of effective programs »
Download the Report
Keeping America Healthy: A Catalog of Successful Programs - PDF (5.51 MB, 171 pp.)
This catalog contains descriptions of more than 100 innovative programs making a difference. (Please note that the interactive site contains these and additional programs.)
Keeping America Healthy: Essential Elements of Successful Programs - PDF (2.54 MB, 63 pp.)
This report provides a detailed analysis of successful population health improvement programs in general and within four specific settings: schools, communities, workplaces, and the health care system.
Keeping America Healthy: Executive Summary, A Guide to Successful Programs - PDF (716 KB, 12 pp.)
This resource provides a brief overview of what makes programs successful.
Roadmap to Succesful Program Development - PDF (365 KB, 2 pp)
This roadmap provides a brief, step-by-step guide to building successful population health improvement efforts.
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