[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 272 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 272

          Expressing support for health and wellness coaches.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 16, 2021

Mr. Heinrich submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
        the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
          Expressing support for health and wellness coaches.

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 the treatment of 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 how health and wellness 
        coaches help--

    (1) to improve individual health and wellness; and

    (2) to reduce healthcare costs: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate 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 the United States.
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