[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 67 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 67

    Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and for the 
    designation of February 13, 2017, through February 19, 2017, as 
        ``National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

            February 17 (legislative day, February 16), 2017

 Mr. Heinrich submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and for the 
    designation of February 13, 2017, through February 19, 2017, as 
        ``National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week''.

Whereas February 13, 2017, through February 19, 2017, is recognized as 
        ``National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week'';
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers chronic 
        diseases to be ``the public health challenge of the 21st century'';
Whereas decades of research have linked lifestyle factors, such as inactivity, 
        poor diet, tobacco smoking, and sustained stress, with increased risk 
        for major illnesses and death;
Whereas the costs associated with treating many chronic diseases are high and 
        often preventable;
Whereas a health and wellness coach is a new type of healthcare worker who 
        serves as a supportive mentor to motivate individuals to make positive 
        health choices and move toward specific wellness goals;
Whereas health and wellness coaches support clients in achieving good health--

    (1) based on the goals of each client; and

    (2) in a manner consistent with the treatment plan recommended by a 
healthcare provider for the client;

Whereas health and wellness coaches assist clients in making healthy lifestyle 
        changes by encouraging them--

    (1) to use insight;

    (2) to use personal strengths and resources;

    (3) to set goals;

    (4) to create action steps; and

    (5) to hold themselves accountable;

Whereas health and wellness coaches play a vital role in improving individual 
        wellness that complements, and does not replace, the work of healthcare 
        professionals; and
Whereas an increasing number of studies demonstrate the effectiveness of health 
        and wellness coaches in--

    (1) improving individual health and wellness; and

    (2) reducing healthcare costs: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of the week of February 13, 
        2017, through February 19, 2017, as ``National Health and 
        Wellness Coach Recognition Week''; and
            (2) supports the efforts of the health and wellness coaches 
        of the United States in their important work to improve the 
        health and wellness of the people of United States.
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