Thank you for your interest in public education. In my career as a practicing physician, U.S. senator and now private citizen, I have had the privilege of working alongside the very best minds in the fields of health care and education. One fact is clear: There is an undeniable connection between educational attainment and health outcomes. That’s a big reason why I founded SCORE, and why I believe the future of public education is so important.
Research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Commission to Build a Healthier America confirms that people with more education are likely to live longer, experience better health outcomes and practice healthier behaviors. Education can even help combat our most serious public health issues, including infant mortality. That’s why now, more than ever, we need a public education system that’s producing more high-school graduates who are better prepared for a career or college — and life.
Partner with me to promote quality education and better health in Tennessee and America. Sign up to join SCORE’s fast-growing grassroots network. And follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Sincerely,
Bill Frist, M.D.