James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H

Hospice and palliative care physician, pain management consultant for MCSTAP, President of MASAM, advocate, author. Doing all I can to help recovery from SUD!

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

This Mass. doctor hopes his son’s addiction story can help others https://t.co/kqXAKbUZg9

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

@SenMarkey Congratulations on your hard work trying to connect patients with life-saving treatment, @SenMarkey!

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

@DrSarahWakeman @LeoBeletsky You fought hard for this @DrSarahWakeman, and succeeded - congratulations! Agree #unshacklemethadone is needed. Thank you! @mcstap, @drlaurakehoe @leobeletsky @ASAM

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

@RepLoriTrahan Thank you for your dedication and kindness @RepLoriTrahan! Your hard work offers new hope to families trying desperately to save a loved one from addiction and overdose. You are a true hero to me!

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

https://t.co/v1UzDbCEeG

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

Love this idea - let's do it!

[Jessica Gray @drjessgray]

Count me in too! Would be a privilege for me to help get vaccines out to the community.

[Yale Program in Addiction Medicine @YaleADM]

Since the beginning of the #COVID19 pandemic, drug overdoses are taking more lives than ever before. Says @DrKimSue, "We have to innovate and pivot quickly, enacting evidence-based #harmreduction strategies to keep people alive." https://t.co/Dw2pGMVN5G

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

@RepDavidTrone deserves support from all of us in his fight to stop overdose deaths. He lost beloved Ian Trone to fentanyl but never surrendered to his grief and instead works hard in Congress every day to help others. @RWalensky @Vivek_Murthy @RepLoriTrahan

[ARCHIVED: Rep. David Trone @RepDavidTrone]

The opioid crisis doesn't care if you're a Democrat or Republican, or if you're from a "red state" or a "blue state." It impacts every community in America, and it's time we put an end to this epidemic once and for all.

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

You will help many parents from having to wake up their worst nightmare coming true, Dr. Walensky. Please fight hard in your new role and feel the appreciation from all of us who understand the critical importance of your work.

[Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH @RWalensky]

Opioid use disorder does not discriminate—It crosses geographic, demographic, and socio-economic lines.

@vivek_murthy, @XavierBecerra, and I will work together in the name of every person and family who has suffered to combat this epidemic and prevent further addiction and loss.

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

Thank you, @RepDavidTrone - I watched that testimony in horror. The Sacklers will never know the grief you and I and millions of other family members endure every day

[ARCHIVED: Rep. David Trone @RepDavidTrone]

Over 500,000 people have died from overdoses in this country and you say there 'is nothing you would have done differently?'

My family and countless others across the country will never get our loved ones back. This was disgraceful.
https://t.co/PGEQ7G3wxX

[Environmental League of Massachusetts @EnviroLeagueMA]

The new Congress and Administration must work together on day one to address the existential threat of climate change. It’s good to know that we’ll have a champion like @RepLoriTrahan on the Energy and Commerce Committee fighting for us every step of the way.

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

Congresswoman Trahan will add new dimensions to this powerful committee (established in 1795) to move our country forward - congratulations, Lori!

[MA Health & Hospital Association @MAHealthHosp]

A big congratulations to @RepLoriTrahan for being assigned to the @EnergyCommerce committee.

We know that her dedication and expertise will be of tremendous benefit to the committee as it tackles issues like funding for public health and Medicaid, and healthcare affordability.

[Tommy Brothers @tdbrothers]

🚨New publication alert!🚨🔥

Delighted to share this paper describing our team's love & sweat over the past few years

Our hospital didn’t have an addiction medicine consultation service, so us trainees started one! 👇

https://t.co/4X52tqzwEq

(#OpenAccess & thread!👇) /1

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

10 dedicated @MCSTAP_Consult team members ready to assist all MA healthcare providers treat SUD, manage complex pain, or both. We want to help you help your patients. Call 833-PAIN-SUD M-F @MassMedical @drjessgray @drlaurakehoe here for you!

[Laura Kehoe @drlaurakehoe]

Proud to support clinicians at @MCSTAP_Consult with my esteemed colleagues. See spotlight on the outstanding @drjessgray and our leader @chshanahan. Call in hour case discussion or 1:1 on demand at the elbow support when you need it #neverworryalone @jameslbakermd @miniciamia

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

With stunning credentials and stellar reputation, @RWalensky will soon be leading the CDC; she deserves the full support of all physicians dedicated to public health!
@MassMedical @AmerMedicalAssn @MGHMedicine

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

Congratulations, @RWalensky!

[Laura Kehoe @drlaurakehoe]

Here we go! 👏🏼 BRAVO @RWalensky. So proud of you, and relieved for all of us 🎊 ⭐️ To lead CDC, Biden picks Rochelle Walensky - POLITICO https://t.co/F5B10PrZss

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

Thanks for your leadership on these complex issues, Rep. Decker!

[Marjorie Decker @MarjorieDecker]

To @MassGovernor bring everyone along in your thought process- have informed conversation even if we disagree-you have smart people guiding/advising people the public needs to hear your response to the well respected MA based Dr. Jha why you are not pivoting? #covid19 #mapoli

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

Relentless @drlauakehoe fighting the good fight, always pushing forward to help others - so powerful!

[Laura Kehoe @drlaurakehoe]

Honored to give grand rounds this week at @MtAuburnHosp with Dr. Catharina Armstrong @newtonwellesley on the impact of COVID 19 on PWUD, even more urgent need for no barrier MOUD, MAUD, #harmreduction, pt centered/informed care, SUD integration @MCSTAP_Consult here to help

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

Congratulations to @DrSarahWakeman @drlaurakehoe and dedicated @MGH_SUDs team caring for 7000 SUD patients over 5 years! Saving lives, providing hope, and leading the way. Thank you for all you do!

[James L. Baker, M.D., M.P.H @jameslbakermd]

Covid pandemic associated with major increase in overdose cardiac arrests, published today in JAMA Psychiatry

Overdose-Related Cardiac Arrests Observed by Emergency Medical Services During the US COVID-19 Epidemic https://t.co/fyDozDbqUH via @JAMAPsych part of @JAMANetwork