A Sista’s Touch | We Run Oakland for our Children 2026-Join BAINA Team
- Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 8:30 am
- - 11:30 am
- Lake Meritt Amphitheater
- Henry J. Kaiser Center Oakland, CA 94612

BAINA Community Health Fair
- Sunday, August 16, 2026
- 10:00 am
- - 2:00 pm
- San Jose Sikh Gurdwara
- 3636 Gurdwara Avenue



Celebrate Our Healthcare Heroes: BAINA & PNA Bay Area 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
