Panel tasked with improving health and well-being for Tennesseans
(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Michael Curcio (R-Dickson) today announced that he will serve on a new Wellness Caucus created by members of the Tennessee General Assembly and in collaboration with the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness.
The caucus is chaired by State Representative Ryan Williams (R-Cookeville) and Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson). It consists of 37 members — including 28 Republicans — from both the House and Senate who will study and propose new solutions to important health and wellness issues in communities across the state.
While Nashville is considered a healthcare hub for our entire nation, Tennessee still remains one of the least healthy states in the country. Approximately one in four adults smoke, and one in five high school students uses tobacco. Additionally, 33 percent of the state’s population is classified as obese, and type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure are at near-epidemic levels in all regions of the state.
Caucus members will help shape future public policy so that Tennesseans impacted by some of these adverse health conditions are able to make lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health outcomes.
“It is a great honor to serve with these distinguished members of the General Assembly as we work to better the well-being of our residents,” said Representative Curcio. “I look forward to identifying new ways that we can improve their overall health and quality of life through this exciting, new opportunity.”
For more information about the Governor’s Foundation for Health & Wellness, please visit http://healthierTN.com.
Michael Curcio serves as Vice-Chairman of the House Criminal Justice Committee. He is also a member of the House Insurance & Banking Committee, as well as the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee. Curcio lives in Dickson and Represents House District 69, which includes Hickman County, as well as parts of Dickson and Maury Counties. He can be reached by email at: Rep.Michael.Curcio@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615) 741-3513.
