Statewide, nonprofit organization is launched to improve health outcomes

NASHVILLE – There's a new organization devoted to improving health conditions and battling chronic, behavior-related diseases in Tennessee. Launched today, the Coalition for Better Health represents the first statewide nonprofit aimed at encouraging improvements in public and institutional health policies. The Coalition will coordinate and lead efforts to improve health conditions in Tennessee through advocacy, research, and coordination among the public and private sectors. It brings together state and local leaders, major employers, and grassroots citizens who recognize that preventing behavior-related diseases is as important as treating them.