[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 36 (Wednesday, February 27, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H2263-H2264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHES

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor America's health and 
wellness coaches.
  Approximately 70 percent of healthcare dollars in the United States 
are spent on lifestyle-related diseases; but health and wellness 
coaches can decrease those costs by helping people achieve their 
personal health and wellness goals.
  Far too many people suffer and struggle with poor health because they 
don't have the motivation and resources or sustained support needed in

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order to transform their habits. Healthy habits are not always easily 
achievable when a patient is working alone, but health coaches are 
there to ensure people succeed in taking control of their health 
issues.
  That is why, earlier in February, Congressman Mullin and I introduced 
a bipartisan resolution to express our support for health and wellness 
coaches. I am proud of our work together as co-chairs of the 
Congressional Men's Health Caucus, and I encourage my colleagues to 
join us in recognizing America's health and wellness coaches.

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