What Is the Role of Health Coaches in Public Health?
Page Contents: As COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives, many are worried (with good reason) about the impact its spread will have on our already overwhelmed healthcare system. This is definitely a deep and widespread crisis that’s much more challenging than anything we’ve faced before. However, I believe that we have an opportunity to rise to this challenge, adapt to the changes it requires of us, and use it as an opportunity to improve upon the status quo. That includes changing mainstream healthcare to embrace a preventive approach. Health coaches can play an important role in changing the course of healthcare. They are uniquely qualified to support clients as they adopt treatment plans and protocols from practitioners, nutritionists, personal trainers, and other allied health providers. Their...