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However, novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention strategies of quarantining, social isolation, and physical distancing may compromise one\u2019s ability to manage health and engage in daily activities, possibly increasing the risk of adverse health events. The Community Outreach teleheAlth program for Covid education and Health promotion (COACH) program has demonstrated an increase in health-promoting behaviors, but little is known about participants\u2019 experiences in participating in the program. The program entailed six telehealth sessions over 2 months that focused on health coaching, behavior change, and COVID education. This study aims to qualitatively describe older adult (\u226565 years of age) participants\u2019 experiences in the student-delivered COACH program. Twenty-four (n = 24) COACH participants were interviewed one-on-one in 30- to 45-minute audio-recorded, semi-structured interviews through Zoom videoconferencing. 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