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I am a gun owner and a hunter. I have always & will continue to strongly support #2ndAmendment rights. But we have reached a #publichealth crisis where #guns are now #1 killer of kids nationwide. Here are 11 policies that warrant consideration in response:

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TN now is #1 in U.S. for daily new #Covid cases per population. If we were an independent nation, we would be #2 for new Covid cases in the world. This week, TN reached highest level of hospitalizations from the virus yet. Our TN elected leadership must NOW step up & take action.

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#Tennessee ranks 44th in percentage of population fully vaccinated against #Covid19 . That’s discouraging and deadly.

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Without question, #vaccines are the best and safest tool we have to beat this virus. And the science is clear: Unvaccinated people are about 29 times more likely to be hospitalized with #Covid19 than those who are fully vaccinated.

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It should be the top priority of our state’s leadership to lead – to unambiguously lead each and every day – in encouraging #Covid and childhood vaccinations, especially in the midst of a pandemic where infections and new variants continue to spread.

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But it is the responsibility of our state’s leaders to take sometimes uncomfortable, even unpopular, positions when the health and lives of our people are at stake.

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It’s time our leaders did more to prevent community spread and encourage Tennesseans to take the life-protecting step – for them and for others – of getting vaccinated. Without action, hundreds, even thousands, will needlessly die whose lives could have been saved.

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Unvaccinated people are nearly five times more likely to be infected with Covid than fully vaccinated people. Only 42% of Tennesseans are fully vaccinated, putting our population at high risk.

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4 years

Congratulations to President-elect Biden. As a member of the bipartisan National Council on Election Integrity, we agree it's time to start the processes needed for a smooth and efficient transition.

Count Every Vote

@CountEveryVote1

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The National Council on Election Integrity calls on @USGSA @GSAEmily to release the funds, facilities, and other services necessary to start a smooth and efficient transition, in accordance with the law. Read the new statement:

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Tennessee can stand by #science and #savelives , or we can further a dangerous trend that is eroding public health and trust in government.

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I agree with Health Commissioner Piercey, “If you haven’t been vaccinated, get vaccinated now.” #covid19 #tennessee #pandemicresponse #getvaccinated

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I'm speaking to providers on the front lines- we are burning thru personal protection equipment ( #masks , gowns). We must fire up U.S. production of our own #PPE in mass supply immediately. We need federal leadership to make this a priority TODAY. #COVID19

A Call for Federal Leadership on COVID-19 - Mass production of masks,...

Senator Frist calls for federal leadership after sharing messages from the front lines in hospitals - we are burning through personal protection equipment (m...

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We must also recognize, and actively combat, the rising vaccine hesitancy and skepticism toward science that are driving down the uptake of lifesaving childhood vaccinations for all diseases.

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I fought for Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in 1997, and believe Congress must extend CHIP this year. http://t.co/egFs4Fj5Av

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The tragedy at Covenant should never be repeated. We have a responsibility to act. In my op-ed w/ Dr. @alexjahangir & Rev.Dr. Clay Stauffer, we offer 4 solutions on #gunsafety to help address this growing public health crisis, w/ guns now #1 killer of kids

Gun violence is the No. 1 killer of children; here are common-sense steps to address it

The perfect storm of easy access to firearms combined with a pandemic-fueled mental health crisis has brought us to a boiling point.

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I strongly support the actions recommended by Mayor @JohnCooper4Nash , and encourage our Metro Board of Health to approve them for the health and safety of #Nashville . #coronavirus #COVID19 #nashvillestrong

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The Metro Board of Health has scheduled an emergency meeting for today at 5:00 PM. In advance of that meeting, I am asking for specific, short-term action to be taken effective immediately regarding our bars and restaurants.

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Nashville Mayor @JohnCooper4Nash 's Four-Phase approach to begin preparing for and then systematically reopening is scientifically-based and data-driven. It is critical that testing be massively expanded and contact tracing be implemented to be successful.

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It's time to address the #1 killer of kids in #Tennessee and the nation. Proud to join the Advisory Board of Voices for a Safer Tennessee. @voices4saferTN #SaferTn #TNspecialsession #firearmsafety

Voices for a Safer Tennessee Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors, Announces Creation of...

Nonpartisan coalition expands its leadership as it continues to work toward advancing firearm safety policy in Tennessee during the special session and beyond NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 17, 2023) —...

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The fastest way for Congress to help states responding to #COVID19 is to increase the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), which will provide immediate Medicaid funds to confront the #CoronavirusPandemic across our country

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On why nat'l expert Dr. @ashishkjha has been on the forefront of #covid19 communications: “Public health begins with the public.” Hear the @BrownUniversity Dean of Public Health’s insights on @asopodcast : Thx to @MEDHOSTinc for making this episode possible

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In 2005, I laid out a plan for our nation to prepare for the global viral pandemic that would one day come. As Majority Leader of the US Senate, I failed to sufficiently make the case and comprehensive preparedness legislation never passed. This time around let’s make it happen.

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The only way to end the pandemic and ensure the health of our nation is to get the #COVID19 vaccine. I stand with the @NashHCC board in urging every person to get vaccinated as soon as possible. #VaccinesWork

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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.” My latest op-ed out today in @MorningConsult w/ my fellow @USofCare board member @DrMedows : #healthequity #COVID19

COVID-19 Laid Bare America’s Need to Confront Its Racial Health Disparities

No longer can hard truths be ignored — such as the fact that systemic racism is a public health emergency that has been with us for decades.

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Prominent Tennessee Republican calls for a statewide mask mandate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Mike Osborne) -- One of Tennessee’s top Republicans has called for stiffer pandemic health restrictions, including a mask mandate.Dr.…

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I agree with @LeaderMcConnell , my successor as Majority Leader, that the mob that attacked the Capitol (and caused five deaths) was “fed lies” and “provoked by the president.”

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Tennessee now has a firearm death rate that's 53% higher than the US rate. Firearm injury is #1 cause of death for kids in TN & nationwide. We've reached a tipping point & I believe if we work together, we can achieve real change to reduce preventable firearm deaths

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Safer TN Advisory Board members Sen. Bill Frist, Bill Carpenter & Milton Johnson hosted a powerful discussion on the growing firearm injury crisis w/ healthcare leaders from across TN. Insights shared highlighted impact on healthcare providers & TN health systems.

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7 years

With @ASlavitt today offering 5 bi-partisan ways ahead for health care reform:

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5 years

We’ve brought together the best minds, freshest perspectives and big ideas for #healthcare on my brand new #podcast , A Second Opinion. Help us rethink American #health and listen now at or subscribe on iTunes: @ASOpodcast

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Important data showing why we should invest in global health response to #COVID19 . Our new @BPC_Bipartisan report has more:

Scott Gottlieb, MD

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Daily confirmed cases in Africa are building.

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John McCain was a patriot, an American hero, and a close friend. I am deeply sorry for his family--and our country’s--loss.

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CHIP is set to expire 9/30. If Congress doesn’t act, 1 of 10 children in the US at risk of losing health insurance.

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4 years

I’m joined by former FDA Commissioner @ScottGottliebMD and Obama House policy advisor @KavitaPMD on this week’s @ASOpodcast . Both have been outspoken, trusted voices throughout #covid19 . Listen: Thx to our sponsor @MEDHOSTinc at

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3 years

Johns Hopkins's Dr. @MartyMakary is a unique surgeon and researcher in that he thinks about the entire patient experience - from the waiting room, to the operating table, to the billing and payment experience. Listen to our @asopodcast together now:

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2 years

Substantive, engaging discussion on health policy & the future of #healthcare at our Frist Cressey Ventures business roundtable today featuring my friend former Vice President @Mike_Pence .

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Special podcast episode out today with former CMS Administrator @ASlavitt - where we dive into the future of #healthcare in a post-election landscape. Listen here: Andy is a great friend and this one was a lot of fun to do! #covid19 #MedTwitter #MedEd

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4 years

My latest op-ed today in @statnews with Dr. Richard Pan and Max G. Bronstein: "Now is the time to make sure that all residents of the U.S. understand the value of a #Covid19 vaccine and the necessity of getting one": #vaccineswork #vaccinessavelives

Science alone cannot beat the pandemic. We also need outreach about a Covid-19 vaccine

We need to enlist health care providers, local and national celebrities, religious leaders, and other influencers with broad reach, as well as social media companies, to reduce vaccine hesitance and...

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7 years

Children's Health Insurance Program Demands Quick, Bipartisan Passage via @forbes

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7 years

With @RepBarbaraLee this morning at @devex : Years ago we came together to launch #PEPFAR . To politicize #AIDS now would be a disaster. #WorldAIDSDay #endAIDS #HIV

Opinion: We started PEPFAR. Politicizing AIDS would be a disaster.

Politicizing AIDS programs will cost the world's most vulnerable people the highest price. On World AIDS Day, Congresswoman Barbara Lee and former Senator William Frisk are sounding the alarm.

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From heart transplants to #PEPFAR , I’ve spent my career working to combat health crises that tear families apart. It’s horrifying that this administration condones separating families in the US. The health and well-being of children, regardless of their origin, must come first

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George HW Bush inspired me to run for public office. He came to Nashville to convince my questioning physician father that public service would be a noble thing for his son to do, and wisely counseled me in Washington over the years I served. His leadership will be missed.

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7 years

So impressive: @zipline using drones to deliver emergency medical supplies in Rwanda #TEDMED

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3 years

Synthetic biology has the potential to transform food to pharma to electronics to building materials and more. Dr. Jason Kelly, who leads @Ginkgo Bioworks - the largest designer of synthetic #DNA in the world – explains how on our podcast: @jrkelly

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Tracy and I are proud to support @voices4saferTN . Please join us in donating to this vital effort to build a #SaferTN #TNspecialsession #firearmsafety #tennessee

Donate - Voices for a Safer Tennessee (501c4 Nonprofit)

Donations of all amounts will make a difference as we join together to expand our impact for all Tennesseans. Thank you for being a Voice for a Safer Tennessee.

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Matching gift opportunity! Today through Fri., Aug. 25 only, Sen. @bfrist and Tracy Frist will match the first $25K raised online – doubling your gift.

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Honored to be named the incoming Chair of the Global Board of The Nature Conservancy @nature_org #nature #health #climate

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4 years

– and all of those who committed violent acts, broke our laws, and incited the crowd should be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

In 1998, Tennessee Sen. Bill Frist ran to help during a deadly U.S. Capitol shooting

After a gunman went on a deadly rampage through the U.S. Capitol in 1998, Tennessee Sen. Bill Frist — a heart surgeon — rushed to help.

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6 years

Trees matter to our health & that's why I'm working w/ @mayorbriley @nashvillehealth to plant 500K trees in our city by 2050. Read more:

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6 years

While DC increases in partisanship, @SenAlexander keeps his head down, vets and develops evidence-based solutions & cultivates broad support on both sides of the aisle. He is a true statesman & honest negotiator whose leadership in Congress reflects the best of Americans

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3 years

My newest piece in @Forbes : Discover the little-known company that will change the future of our lives – in pharma, agriculture, construction, food industry, renewable energy … applications are endless:

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10 years

The most effective #Ebola containment is to address the problem in Africa, not ban flights. http://t.co/vTi1l2syEV

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Great morning testifying before the Senate Budget Committee – which I previously served on from 1995-2002 - on the economic impacts of #climate change. Fun being on the other side of the dais for a change, and terrific to see old friends and colleagues. #budget #debt @nature_org

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Uwe Reinhardt captured the minds of generations of students, inspiring them to do good. For 46 years as I travelled with him as a freshman Princeton student, then surgeon and health policy maker, he was by far my most impactful and consistent mentor.

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I also want to commend Governor @BillLeeTN for his call to action last Tuesday – I am hoping the General Assembly answers his call. #caringforcovenant

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7 years

Social determinants of health are vital! Your Zip Code Might Be As Important To Health As Your Genetic Code:

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4 years

This will be a many month process and we should expect an accordion-like path, loosening restrictions and then tightening, loosening then tightening — all dictated by safety for our citizens. We must be patient and determined. And we will win.

Senator Frist endorses Nashville Mayor Cooper's Four-Phase Plan to...

Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s Four-Phase approach to begin preparing for and then systematically reopening is scientifically-based and data-driven. It is cr...

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3 years

A moving podcast this week w/ @WesElyMD , the Vanderbilt critical care physician whose groundbreaking work is changing intensive care. It’s a must listen: Thanks to our sponsor @MEDHOSTinc for making this episode possible. #criticalcare #medtwitter #covid

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3 years

Loved having you on @ASOpodcast Dr. Jha! One of my favorite discussions to date -

Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH

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3 years

Super fun to chat with former Senator Bill Frist @bfrist We talked what exactly is public health And why public health begins with....the public People and their hopes and aspirations and well-being at the heart of it And why public engagement is so critical to public health

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My new op-ed in @TheAtlantic recognizes the tragic 1-year anniversary of the Covenant School shooting & shares why I'm hopeful for progress on firearm safety. @voices4saferTN #firearmsafety #covenant #bipartisanship

The Politics of Gun Safety Are Changing. I Should Know.

I encourage people who, like me, are impatient for change to look around, because something is happening.

www.theatlantic.com

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6 years

Great news ahead of World Aids Day this Saturday. Last night #PEPFAR passed the Senate w/bipartisan support. Our latest report from @BPC_Bipartisan shows that @PEPFAR saves lives and brings prosperity, stability, and security.

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2 years

We spend 90% of our time indoors, yet we think very little abt the health of our indoor environment. Harvard Healthy Buildings expert Dr. @j_g_allen joins us to share how buildings can affect our cognitive performance, test scores & more! Listen:

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6 years

@BillLeeTN is a leader, innovator and job creator who will continue to strengthen and grow our great state of Tennessee. He is a person of faith and conviction who will be dedicated to making the lives of Tennesseans better.

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4 years

Congratulations to my friend Dr. Wright Pinson on his @NashvilleBiz Lifetime Achievement Award. I am so glad we convinced him to come back to Nashville - he has changed the course of medical history at Vanderbilt. @VUMChealth

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I serve on the advisory board of @voices4saferTN & on Wed. March 27 from 5pm-5:30, our group will mark the tragic anniversary of the Covenant School shooting & honor the memory of all TN lives lost to firearms with a 13,000 person human chain. Register at

Linking Arms for Change - Voices for a Safer Tennessee

On April 18, 2023, over 8,500 people created a human chain from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to the Tennessee State Capitol.

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2 years

Glad to see progress is being made to save lives at the Natchez Trace Parkway bridge. #tennessee #publichealth #suicideprevention

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5 years

I Just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that while times are tough for most Americans right now, we will win this battle against COVID-19. We must remember to stay optimistic & support one another. Together, we will all prevail.

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4 years

I want to commend the citizens of #Nashville for their resilience in these uniquely challenging times. I support the Task Force’s recommendations for moving into Phase 3. But this progress doesn’t mean the pandemic is over; we must continue to social distance & #maskfornash

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Thinking of my Nashville community on the 1st anniversary of one of its darkest days. Honor the lives lost & remember the 100s, even 1000s, tragically impacted and forever changed by this day. Working together, our voices can achieve real change and save lives @voices4saferTN

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3 years

Fmr FDA Commissioner @ScottGottliebMD takes on the controversial q. of who should be making #Covid19 mandate decisions (& more!) in this week’s podcast: Thanks to @MEDHOSTinc for making this episode possible. To learn more, go to .

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Fantastic discussion up on @asopodcast this week with @ASlavitt , former CMS head & Biden #COVID19 advisor, with a behind the scenes look at what went right & wrong in our #pandemic response. Listen now:

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4 years

I strongly support @SenAlexander 's Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act. In 2005 I said, “A viral pandemic is no longer a question of if, but a question of when.” I failed to convince Congress to act then - we must take action now. #COVID19 #pandemicpreparedness

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Today, I introduced the Preparing for the Next Pandemic Act — legislation that will maintain sufficient onshore manufacturing for tests, treatments and vaccines, and rebuild state and federal stockpiles of supplies like masks and ventilators.

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I was in the Senate during 9/11, during the Anthrax attacks, and personally involved in the deadly 1998 Capitol Shooting that the @Tennessean wrote about this week. But I never experienced the imminent threat of insurrection that Members of Congress lived through on January 6th

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4 years

No matter what party or candidate you support, every American’s vote must be counted. I'm proud to be a part of the National Council on Election Integrity's initiative to #CountEveryVote . Join me and take the pledge for a safe & accurate election in 2020:

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7 years

w/ @ASlavitt outlining 5 bi-partisan steps for healthcare: #3 90 days to approve state innovation apps

Opinion | Five bipartisan steps toward stabilizing our health-care system

Congress can save patients a lot of pain, but legislators must act fast.

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3 years

#Nashville is one of the 1st cities in the nation to conduct an in-depth analysis of its #COVID19 response. I'm joined by fmr Baltimore Health Commissioner @DrLeanaWen & @MeharryMedical CEO Dr. James Hildreth to discuss the comprehensive findings. Listen:

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"In the absence of a national strategy or consistent clear communication (which I called for in 2005), we need our governors to put politics aside and embrace what the science tells us." Read my latest op-ed in Forbes here:

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1 year

On Monday I joined @PreacherClay , Dr. @alexjahangir & @NC5_BenHall to discuss actions we can take to advance gun safety in our community from the perspectives of faith, medicine & policy. An inspiring evening w/ people who care deeply about Nashville & our children's futures

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3 years

I am daily asked, "What makes #Nashville so special in #healthcare ?" This @Forbes piece is my answer. It explains why Middle Tennessee is a font of healthcare services innovation and why so many who want to improve health continue to move to Nashville.

Nashville Is The Health Services Capital – Here's Why This Explosively Growing Region Is More Than...

Middle Tennessee is a health ecosystem like no other. Nashville by far has greater reach and touches more patients through health service delivery than any city in the United States.

www.forbes.com

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4 years

Proud about this world class heart #Transplant program Dr. Walter Merrill and I started 35 years ago. Heroes are the patients and donors/families. @VUMChealth #hearttransplant #transplanttwitter

VUMC now leads world in heart transplantation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center performed more heart transplants in 2020 than any other center in the world — 124 adult hearts, 23 pediatric hearts and VUMC’s first heart-lung transplant since...

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6 years

President George H.W. Bush led with grace, conviction, and humility. A gifted Commander in Chief and wise statesman, he strengthened our nation with a legacy of service and his memory is one we should emulate today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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4 years

My latest @Forbes op-ed is up now. With Election Day just a few days away, we must take the time to #CountEveryVote , even if that means it takes days instead of hours to determine the outcome. @CountEveryVote1 #election2020 #electionday #vote #vote2020

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6 years

During my 12 years in DC, Barbara Bush consistently demonstrated a pragmatic, unadorned, common sense voice that grounded us all, especially in tumultuous times. My deepest sympathies to Presidents George H. W. and George W. Bush and the entire Bush family.

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4 years

How can we better prepare for a pandemic? Invest in our public health infrastructure. I discuss the changes we need to make with epidemiologist and @deBeaumontFndtn CEO @BrianCCastrucci . Listen Now:

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3 years

Exceptionally excited about our newest @asopodcast : Dr. Jason Kelly is leading the next industrial revolution w/ $15B co. @Ginkgo Bioworks that’s harnessing the incredible power of #syntheticbiology . Hear how it will transform our lives: @jrkelly #biotech

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Future site of clinic hospital And agric center that will lift up thousands in Haiti. Good bday weekend http://t.co/x4vBlEDwO8

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@bfrist

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I am glad that our @Surgeon_General Dr. Jerome Adams is working to address this unacceptable racial disparity in the #COVID ー19 pandemic

Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General

@Surgeon_General

4 years

NOW at today's @WhiteHouse press briefing: I'm discussing the alarming trends we are observing regarding the impact of the #COVID ー19 pandemic on communities of color.

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

4 years

Major weather events are spotlighting how states manage power grids. With the Tennessee Valley Authority, we’ve found the right approach – providing consistent, reliable power to 10 million people in 7 states. Read more in my @Tennessean op-ed: @TVAnews

Congress got TVA management right in 2004 and new report confirms that finding | Opinion

TVA is operating like a Fortune 500 company, and fulfilling its mission of economic development, environmental stewardship, and low-cost energy.

www.tennessean.com

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

6 years

I’ve always said in global health diplomacy: You don’t go to war with someone who has just saved the life of your child. But what about the country’s leadership that takes your children from you?

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

5 years

. @WHO says "public health emergency of international concern" #PHEIC not PANIC. Globally we must "provide support to low- and middle-income countries to enable their response to this event, as well as to facilitate access to diagnostics, potential vaccines & therapeutics."

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

5 years

Congratulations to my good friend @SenAlexander on writing & passing w/ strong bipartisan support legislation that will have a meaningful impact on our #healthcare costs, and will even help reduce #tobacco use among youth. Lots of great policy in the #LowerHealthCareCosts Act.

Lamar Alexander

@SenAlexander

5 years

The Senate health committee I chair voted 20 to 3 for the #LowerHealthCareCosts Act, which includes 54 proposals from 65 senators — 36 Democrats and 29 Republicans.

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@bfrist

4 years

@stephrstephr @Laurie_Garrett @statnews Yes! Beating Covid-19 will require nontraditional partnerships and new communication styles that will resonate with the American public and, at the end of the day, win hearts and minds.

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

6 years

Kofi Annan was a friend. He personally & passionately led the global efforts to eradicate HIV through the Global Fund, and we worked closely together on PEPFAR. He was a man of vision and grace who shaped the course of humanity toward a greater good.

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

6 years

A tireless servant for the people of Tennessee, @SenAlexander has capably served first as Governor for eight years and now as a United States Senator for the last sixteen, in addition to serving as the U.S. Secretary of Education under President George H.W. Bush.

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

4 years

Excited to be working with @OpenCoViDScreen @xprize @jhuber on this innovative effort to rapidly advance #covid19 testing so that it's affordable and accessible for all.

Jeff Huber 🇺🇸

@jhuber

4 years

The @OpenCovidScreen & $5M @XPRIZE Rapid Covid Testing competition launches today. Team signup at: . Safe Return-to-School & Work needs testing that is: ✅ Frequent ✅ Fast-turnaround ✅ Cheap ✅ Easy ...to catch occurrences before they become outbreaks

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

3 years

Love my discussion in today’s @asopodcast w/ former FDA commissioner @ScottGottliebMD . We dive into #Covid #vaccinations for kids <12, why mandates & other #pandemic policies should be decided at the local level, & his new book Uncontrolled Spread. Listen:

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

4 years

In the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” We are all created equal, and deserve to be treated with the same dignity and respect, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender or belief.

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

7 years

We must check our party loyalty at the door & put the needs of the people first: Continue CSR payments

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

7 years

8 yrs ago today: I showed up in #Haiti w/another surgeon & 2 nurses 18 hours after a catastrophic mag7.0 earthquake. We found hundreds of people suffering from devastating crush injuries. What strength we saw in the Haitian people!

Haiti Earthquake

This is "Haiti Earthquake" by Bill Frist on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

vimeo.com

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

2 years

As #COP27 comes to a close this Friday, it's time to build a more sustainable future where people and nature thrive! Click below to find out how @nature_org is using adaptive strategies to tackle emerging climate crises. #nature #climatehange

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

4 years

81 of our 95 TN counties are in the "red zone" according to the WH Coronavirus Task Force. That why I called on our governor - and govs nationwide - to issue a mask mandate to slow the spread of #Covid19 . Read my op-ed here:

Tennessee needs 'public health orders' to force COVID compliance, White House says

That report continues to list Tennessee in the "red zone," along with 81 of the state's 95 counties, for infection rates and positivity rates.

www.newschannel5.com

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Bill Frist, M.D.

@bfrist

2 years

My new @Forbes op-ed on the founding story of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, detailing how our first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary, multi-organ center approach laid the foundation to build the busiest heart #transplant program in the world: @VUMChealth

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