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Whole Health Coaching

VA Whole Health Coaches (also known as Health and Wellness Coaches) empower Veterans to develop and achieve goals related to their health, well-being, and personal values, inspired by what matters most to the Veteran.

Watch this short (2:31 minute) video to learn how Whole Health Coaches support Veterans:

Research on the Effectiveness of Health Coaching

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ESP Report: The Effectiveness of Health Coaching

Improving the management of multiple chronic conditions continues to be a top priority for VA researchers and clinicians alike. This evidence report was commissioned to examine the effectiveness of health coaching on changes in clinical health outcomes, health behaviors, and other key outcomes of interest to stakeholders. The report is intended to inform clinical practice decisions and develop guidelines on how best to incorporate the use of health coaching within the VA healthcare system.

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