Celebrate Our Healthcare Heroes: BAINA Presents Vinayak Pal Comedy Night 🎤
- Saturday, May 16, 2026
- 5:00 pm
- - 8:30 pm
- Indian HotSpot Restaurant
- 11010-B Bollinger Canyon Rd San Ramon, CA 94582
Celebrate Our Healthcare Heroes: BAINA Presents Vinayak Pal Comedy Night 🎤🩺
In the healthcare world, we know that “shift happens”—but on Saturday, May 16th, we’re making sure the only thing catching is the laughter.
The Bay Area Indian Nurses Association (BAINA) is thrilled to host an evening dedicated to the hardworking nurses and healthcare professionals who keep our community healthy. It’s time to hang up the stethoscope for a few hours and enjoy a well-deserved “Fun Break.”
Event Highlights:
Headline Act: A live stand-up set by the hilarious Vinayak Paul.
Dinner Included: Your ticket covers a delicious meal at the Indian Hot Spot Restaurant in San Ramon.
Community: Connect with fellow healthcare leaders and peers in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. All are Welcome*
📅 Event Details:
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: 11010-B Bollinger Canyon Rd B, San Ramon, CA 94582
Tickets: $55 (Includes Dinner Buffet)
To Purchase Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/comedy-night-laugh-relax-and-recharge-with-vinayak-paul
🚀 Become a Sponsor
We are currently looking for community partners to help us honor our healthcare heroes. Sponsorship is a powerful way to show your organization’s appreciation for the nursing profession while gaining visibility within the Bay Area medical community.
A special thank you to our current Silver Sponsor, Dr. Goldie Pandher, for her incredible support!
🎟 How to Join Us:
For Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/elevate-your-brand-exclusive-partnership-opportunities-with-the-bay-area-indian-nurses-association-baina-2

NAINA’S Virtual Nurses Day Celebration | Power of Nurses
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- 7:00 pm
- - 8:00 pm
- See ZOOM LINK
- Virtual
Zoom Meeting ID: 919-286-0411 ; Passcode 917067

BAINA Health Fair
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 10:00 am
- - 1:00 pm
- Sunnyvale Hindu Temple
- 450 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 90489
This event is FREE & OPEN to the community! Health Screenings, Wellness Info, Healthy Living
NAINA APRN Committee : Live Community Outreach Webinar| Measles
- Friday, April 24, 2026
- 6:00 pm
- - 7:00 am
- Zoom Scan QR Code
- Virtual

Advancing Nursing Practice Through Evidence, Quality, and Research
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- 7:00 pm
- - 8:00 pm
- Zoom
Practical Applications for Today’s Nursing Workforce
How This Workshop Benefits You
- Understand the differences between Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), and Research
- Differentiate methodologies and applications of each approach
- Integrate evidence-based interventions into daily practice
- Recognize nurses as drivers of practice improvement

Celebrates our First Inaugural Vaisakhi Event with Community Partners
- Monday, April 13, 2026
- 11:00 am
- - 1:30 pm
- Bass Promenade (Near Hose Sculpture)
- 500 Pasteur Drive, Palo Alto California

🌿RELAX. MOVE. NETWORK 🌿
- Saturday, March 7, 2026
- 9:00 am
- - 12:00 pm
- Center for Education, Research and Professional Development, Stanford Healthcare
- 1850 Embarcadero, Palo Alto
🌿RELAX. MOVE. NETWORK 🌿
BAINA Self-Care Sanctuary: 2026 Kickoff
Register to attend March 7th, Saturdayhttps://lnkd.in/g8_fjwpN
Nurses, it’s time to step away from the grind and dive into a day designed to replenish your spirit and build your tribe! Join us for a day of transformation:
🧘 RELAX: Ground your spirit with restorative Yoga.
💃 MOVE: Reclaim your joy with high-energy Bhangra by Kirti Verma! Learn basic steps 🕺
🤝 NETWORK: Connect with the BAINA family to share talents and build your 2026 support system.
📖 NOURISH: Special Book Signing by Sandeep Pokharel, author of “Nurse, You Are Not Broken.”
“The problem is not you. You are not broken.”
Burnout is a systemic response, not a personal failure. Here, you are seen, heard, and valued.
Thank you for your support! Looking forward to seeing you all.

BAINA General Membership Meeting 2026

Celebrating Wellness Together| Health Fest February 22nd, 2026
- Sunday, February 22, 2026
- 9:00 am
- - 6:00 pm
- San Ramon Mariott
- San Ramon, California
Celebrating Wellness Together| Health Fest February 22nd. Get your tickets now
https://lnkd.in/gbyus6mH
We’re proud to stand behind Reena Jadhav inspiring initiative as she brings together an incredible Health Fest on February 22nd, Sunday featuring 44 dedicated vendors committed to elevating wellness in our community. This event is a powerful reminder that caring for our health isn’t just an individual choice — it’s a shared responsibility that strengthens the entire community we serve.
Each vendor represents a unique piece of the wellbeing puzzle, offering resources, education, and support that help us live healthier, more empowered lives. By coming together, we’re creating a space where people can learn, connect, and take meaningful steps toward better physical, mental, and emotional health.
Your participation fuels this movement. When we show up for events like this, we’re showing up for ourselves, our families, and the future of our community.
Let’s honor this effort, support Reena’s vision, and celebrate a culture of wellness that lifts us all.

BAINA Annual Gala
- Sunday, November 9, 2025
- 5:30 pm
- - 10:30 pm
Together We Rise: Building a Supportive Community! Tickets on Sale Now!
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at BAY AREA INDIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION (BAINA)’s Annual Gala coming up on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at Oasis Palace Newark Blvd, Newark City, California.
It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉
Last year’s Inaugural gala event was a spectacular success, and this year promises to be even more extraordinary. So what are you waiting for get your tickets
