Health Aim Inc
Where quality matters
Executive Senior Care Services & Solutions
Chronic Diseases, Alzheimers & Dementia, Mental Health, Aging Life Care, Health Education, Global Public Speaking
228 N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Purnima Sreenivasan, MBBS, MD, MPH
Aging Life Care ( Geriatric care management)
Geriatric Coaching for seniors and families
Geriatric Health Systems Planning, Promotion, Development and Execution
Medicine (TBA)
Hospice Medicine
Long Term Care Medicine
Home Care Medicine
Mid Week Diaries
AHA Insights
About Purnima Sreenivasan
Purnima Sreenivasan of Health Aim Inc is a Founder @Tech Startup , Non practicing Family/Geriatrics/Hospice and Palliative physician, Aging Life Care Specialist , Global public speaker, Health educator ( Public Health ) who provides the following:
– Personalized, caring and friendly service in care management, and coaching
– Continuity of Geriatric Care management
– Advocacy and cost effective strategies to meet and fulfill the needs of the client
– Education and direction to client, family members and others involved in the person's care
– Coping resources to benefit the client, family and others involved
– Caregiver crisis recognition, intervention and management without disruption of the care
– Solutions for safety, early recognition of issues and prevention of issues with specific plans of care, such as housing, falls, monetary, nutrition etc.
– An understanding of complex situations, finding creative solutions to help prevent and prepare for complications in a timely manner
– Help in easing difficulties and providing recommendations for life enjoyment, making it a win-win situation for all concerned in the care of the client
– Help in navigating and planning End of Life services according to the client's specific death issues
– A commitment in making a true difference in someone's life!
Purnima Sreenivasan is a compassionate, pleasant and kind professional whose motto is to provide the best care at each and every visit. She loves listening to her patients, families, conservators, and other legal advocates, understanding their problems and providing individual-based care. She loves her work and has been in private practice for over 16 years. She is a strong advocate for disease prevention and decreasing hospitalizations.
Purnima Sreenivasan's goal is to ensure the highest quality of personal care. She held Board Certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and has completed a Master of Public Health in Community Health Education.
After graduating in MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) in the Top Five of her class, she moved to the United States to further her education. She completed St. Joseph's Family Medicine program, received a Master of Public Health from San Jose State University and completed a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine from University of Hawaii. She also served as the Medical Director for hospice, home health, and nursing facilities, and served on the Meals on Wheels Board of Directors.
Name: Purnima R. Sreenivasan, M.B.B.S (India) , M.P.H ( SJSU), Residency ( MD @SJRMC), Fellowship (MD @UHJABSOM), DNB (Part 1 only , due to move to USA)
Office Address: Health Aim Inc
Motto "Where Quality matters"
228 N. Wiget Lane
Ph: NA
E-mail Address: healthaiminc@healthaiminc.com
Website: www.Healthaiminc.com
Social Media: Face book, Twitter, Instagram, Google plus, LinkedIn, Pinterest
* Medical School: Veer Surendra Sai Medical College
Burla, India (November 1989 – November 1995)
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
Burla, India (Nov 1995)
* Residency: Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center
(An Affiliate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine of
New York University and UMDNJ)
Residency in Family Medicine (M.D.)
Paterson, New Jersey (July 2000 – June 2003)
* Fellowship: University of Hawaii
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program (Fellowship)
Honolulu, Hawaii (August 2003 – July 2004)
* Graduate School: San Jose State University
Department of Health Science
Master of Public Health in
Community Health Education (M.P.H.)
San Jose, California (August 1999- May 2000, August 2004- May 2006)
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
* Certified by Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG,
June, 1998) Certificate No. 0-568-309-9, valid indefinitely.
USMLE Step 1, 2, 3- September 1997- December 1998
CSA (Clinical Skills Assessment) July 1999
ALCA Professional membership, November 2016- current
HI Medical License ( 2003-2004)
CA Medical License (2003-2016 sept)
Meaningful Use 1. 2, 3 (2010-2013)
ABFM (2003-2013, 2013-2023, rescinded 2016, will be installed back at practice time)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Founder & CEO @Tech startup ( TBA july 2018)
CEO/ Founder Health Aim Inc, Walnut Creek, CA ( November 2016 – current)
Aging Life Care/Senior Care Services & Solutions (Senior Care Management, Senior Care consultations, Senior and Family Coaching, Geriatric Health Systems Development)
Public Health (Public Speaking, Community health education)
CEO/ Founder Health Aim Inc , Walnut Creek, CA (January 2005 to September 2016 ) Physician- Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Post Acute medicine, Long Term Care medicine, Home Care medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Office practice, Facility practice,
Primary care, Consultations, Second Opinions
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Union city, CA (August 2004 – December 2004) Physician
MDI Wellness, Walnut Creek, CA (September 2004 – November 2004)Physician
Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, Urgent Care, Moanalua, weekend clinics, Honolulu, Mililani, Kaneohe, Kailua, Waipahu and other clinics, Island of Oahu, HI (August 2003 – July 2004)Physician
Sita Ranga Nursing Home & Hospital, Mysore, India (January 1996 – July 1996) Physician
Lakshmi Nursing home & Hospital, Mysore, India (November 1995- January 1996) Physician
V.S.S. Medical College, Burla, Orissa State, India (November 1994 – November 1995) Internship
TITLES, HONORS AND AWARDS:
Medical Director, Ace Home Health and Hospice Agency, Orinda, CA, March 2016 to August 2016.
Medical Director, Lifeguard Hospice Agency, Pleasanton, CA, June 2014 to February 2016.
Medical Director, Pittsburg Care Center, Pittsburg, CA- March 2011 to October 2013.
One of the TOP U.S. Physicians, per Consumer Reports for a number of Years (beginning 2008)
Chief Guest Speaker, Vitas Hospice CEU Conference- 2011 – 2012
Chief Guest Speaker on various subjects at Aegis Moraga, Pleasant Hill, Atria Walnut Creek, Concord Royale, Sunrise walnut creek and Danville, Diamond Terrace and other assisted living facilities- 2005 – current
Board of Directors, Meals on wheels, Walnut Creek, CA -2005 to 2010
Chief Guest Speaker on numerous topics at various facilities in the Island of Oahu, HI 2003-2004
Chief speaker on various topics during residency, in New Jersey 2002- 2004
Recognized with a letter from John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek, CA
For making John Muir Medical Center as one of the TOP 25 Best Hospital Nationwide for "Geriatric Medicine"- 2008
Butterfly Award by Concord Royale as the "Best Physician in 2007"
Preceptor, University of California-Berkeley/University of California-2005 to 2007
San Francisco, Joint Medical Program- 2005 – 2007
Chief Guest Speaker on Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Women's Health Center, John Muir Health- 2006
Best Literary Award at the Annual San Jose State University 'MPH' convocation for the Best Literary Writing for the Graduating Class of 2006
Chief Guest Speaker, SHARE Retreat- 2005
Chief Guest Speaker, Japan-U.S. Conference, JFK University- 2005
Chief Guest Speaker, ALF, Hawaii & SFO Bay Area
Chief Guest Speaker, SNF, Hospice, Home health, SFO Bay Area
Chief Guest Speaker, Senior centers- SFO Bay Area, Pacifica.
Diplomate of National Board (primary) Exam, New Delhi- 1996
Was elected as Final year Medical College Girls President 1993-1994
Participated in 'International Forum' in Nigeria- 1990
Top ranking student in Orissa medical entrance exam to Medical Colleges, stood 16th in the entire state of Orissa, India
Top ranking student in MBBS exams during medical college as a student,
Keynote Speaker ICGG 2017, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
keynote Speaker @Geriatrics 2018, Barcelona, Spain, EU
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES (Past):
Patient's Awareness about Diabetes and it's Relationships to HgBA1C and other
Co morbid Risk Factors, St. Joseph's Family Medicine, Clifton, New Jersey under Dr Lucila, (August 2002)
Ethnic Health Needs Assessment of Students of SJSU, San Jose State University-
MPH Program with Dr Oscar Battle (February 2000 – May 2000)
Research Fellow, UCSF/Mt. Zion Hospital, Department of Surgery. Assisting
Dr. Alan Siperstein in research by entering data of patients undergoing RFA of
Liver tumors, Laparoscopic surgery for gallstones, Cholecystitis, Adrenal tumors or surgery for other endocrine tumors into the database (December 1998 –
May 2000)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES (Past and current):
Editorial Committee ( ALCA) 2017
Dance performances for charity events in San Francisco Bay Area 2015- current
Alameda County 4-H volunteer, Dublin 4-H project leader for rabbits, Poultry, Gardening and others, Mentor to numerous mothers, fathers, children, 2013- current
Plant Exchange October 2016 to current
Student judge American Daffodil society, March 2017 to current
Kids to Kids program- Christmas, 2010 to current.
Alameda County Food Bank, Volunteer- 2013 to current.
Concord Senior Center, Free BP Clinic- 2005 – 2007
Health Fair for School Children at Clifton Elementary School, Clifton, New Jersey- May 2002, 2003
Health Fair for San Jose State University Students, SJSU Campus, San Jose,
California- April 2000
Children's Hospital Oakland, Oakland, California- August 1999 – May 2000
Annual Health Fair /Cybermetix Institute ( Dr Naras Bhat) – October 1997
Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, CA (January 1999 – September 1999) volunteer
UCSF/Mt. Zion Hospital, San Francisco, CA (August 1998 – September 1999) volunteer
National Cadet Corps (4 O COY)- VSS medical college, Burla, Orissa, CA
Health Fair for slum people of Rourkela, Orissa, India, organized by
Rotary Club- August 1988, Organized by Mother Teresa.
SKILLS (Professional)
Healthcare Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Business Development, Product Development, Business Outreach, Analytical Skills, Collaborative Skills, Entrepreneurship, Health Promotion, Community Health Education, Customer Service, Advocacy- corporate and health care, Healthcare Consulting, Target Marketing, Aging Life Care Services, Public Speaking, Executive Presentation Skills, Business Operations, Expertise, Business Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Organizational Development, Medical Director, Board of Directors, Coaching Skills, Writing Skills, Navigational Skills
SKILLS (Personal)
Self-motivation, empathy, insight, listening, communications, relationship building, compassion, determination, interest, passion, drive, forward thinking, goal- oriented, solid, deep thinking skills, intuition, humor, positivity, gratitude, team player, confidence, maturity
August 28th, 2017:
Music is like nectar to the soul, as wisdom is like essence to the mind! So choose wisely!
Tweets by healthaiminc
I was wondering if you could recommend a doctor similar to you that I can see? Its surprisingly difficult to find another doctor that has good availability, really cares for their patients, explains things thoroughly, and doesn't just prescribe pills for everything. I'm still holding out and crossing my fingers for when you're practicing again but just need to see someone in the interim.
Former Patient / Health Aim Inc
I was wondering if you could recommend a doctor similar to you that I can see? Its surprisingly difficult to find another doctor that has good availability, really cares for their patients, explains things thoroughly, and doesn't just prescribe pills for everything. I'm still holding out and crossing my fingers for when you're practicing again but just need to see someone in the interim. ( via LinkedIn 10/19/2017)
Former Patient
I have observed Purnima Sreenivasan in both the in-patient and out-patient setting and watched the results of her efforts first-hand with my mother. When mom broke her hip three years ago, Purnima Sreenivasan was instrumental in working with the orthopedic surgeon and the physical therapy group to help restore mom's ability to walk, one of her favorite pastimes. From a fall and fracture that contributes to mortality for over 35% of patients (over 80 years old) in one year, and reduces mobility for over 65%, she helped mom back to walking three miles a day unassisted, a nearly unheard of result. Purnima Sreenivasan is a warm, engaging individual.
I have been a patient of Purnima Sreenivasan since I retired and became eligible for Medicare coverage. I had met her previously when I was the caregiver for an elderly gentleman who was a patient of hers. In both instances, I have found her to be a competent and caring physician unlike many I have encountered over the years. It is refreshing to have a physician like her who has old school mannerisms and truly has the best interest of her patient at heart.
C. J.
Great Doctor, very caring, and very wise with up to date medical information. Good friendly staff.
H. R.
Dr. Sreenivasan was my mother's gerontologist for these past three years. Mom died recently, without pain, of colon cancer at age 86 at home with me. Dr. Sreenivasan made house calls when we could no longer come to her office. Dr. Sreenivasan was knowledgable, kind, funny and very supportive and I'm very grateful to her.
S. C.
Living in the Moment…mihygge
Mindfulness? Wellbeing for everyone… Living in the moment. As the speaker talked about Living in the present… one evening, as I sat enthralled listening like others in that grand circle, that evening….and the story of a cat as an example…drew me nearer to mindfulness. The elderly group seemed to take in flawlessly, every word, and as they all went around with their experiences of living in the moment…. The room was filled with smiles, claps and stories to share later.
Yes, it is good to do this and that… but how many of us live in that moment , not just alive but be, but experience, savor, inhale, embrace, satisfy oneself..?
Most seniors live in the moment…. To some, as the memories dwindle, they are bound to those moments forever, to others, it is simply a moment.
From meditation, to reading, to worshiping, to fulfilling chores, to working on hobbies, seniors embrace living in the moment with style.
A lesson for us to learn, appreciate, with much love, kindness and devotion.
Here are some ways to live in the moment, or mihygge:
Spend an afternoon leisurely
Read a book as you soak up the sun
Brew a favorite cup of coffee blend and sip in comfort
Breathe and exercise with deep focus and peace
Create an inviting place, declutter and enjoy minimalism
Meetup with friends for an evening of sharing the fun
Walking in a local park
Visiting the town's weekend market
Taking a trip to see a friend
Simply relaxing with a massage or a me time
The list could go on…There are ways many times during a day, where one can live in the moment…for life's simple pleasures are really that simple! So have fun creating a list at any age, aging is a pleasure, a new era of living in the moment…or mihygge. We are excited to learn ideas from across the world, so please share, celebrate and empower many, Thank you.
Dining Experiences Can Be Important
While a ladle cradling a prized dish may be enticing or even nostalgic, so are the historical eateries, established, some hundreds of years ago. The spirit of warmth, if walls could talk or the floor to transform are discoveries waiting to be discovered.
Visiting the The White Hart Inn in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2017, or eating at MTR in Bangalore, India… is a certainly sight to be experienced, and a sight for all ages. Seniors like comforting known things, young people like challenging their own appetites, and the others similarly so …
What makes these behemoths monumental are the styles, traditions, recipes, décor, storytelling, that one may not yet in newer franchises. But that be said, there are many that are joining these unique lists with unique plans, unique dishes and growing new friendships, relationships and communities.
Here are ways to bring back the dining experiences for seniors:
Menu and take outs from historical restaurants or ones closely catering to needs of elderly
A trip to the local diner, with family, friends, group etc
Private chef dinner at home
Sharing stories around these places
Celebrating favorite things or milestones at historical places
Visiting local markets, trying out recipes from the past
Making dining a part of tour itineraries
Making these special dining experiences elderly friendly, disability friendly
Empowering elderly to pick out their choices, vs vice versa
Believing in the culture and value of dining
Dining as a winning of cultures, minds, strategies, finer culinary skills, we must bid adieu, but before we do, we welcome you to share your thoughts, pointers, experiences, names of such places. Finally, we look forward to and love you sharing this as healthy aging communities grow, prosper and embrace life's simple pleasures.
The Knitting Kindred Spirit
Growing up in India, with only charcoal lit heaters in the central room, knitting around the fire was a common scene. This scenario so much tells us about our ancestral history, living, family structure, as seen in paintings, rugs, tapestry, castles, neighborhoods across the world.
Knitting is coming of fashion once again, as young people embrace as well as the elite of the society. Knitting is bonding together of threads, looms and memories woven with love, skills, knowledge, understanding, taking chances, creating, making for deeper significance.
While families were at war, females strengthened communities through joys of knitting together. Most aging seniors have challenged themselves with things that we don't know. Learned a new art, redefined skills in arts, cooking, knitting and more…
Knitwear has changed, the needles are available in wood now, machines can churn up woolen garments successfully, and technology helps in preprogramming and machine dependency…. However the cherished hand knit blankets and sweaters are a treat and mystery, as they have stories to tell.
Receiving a pink hand knit blanket on the occasion of my second daughter's birth by many elderly, not only made me emotional but special. How many would have been the recipient of such intricate love?
As I go over my own mother's hand knit garments which are now hand me downs…
Here are a few of my favorite things about knitting:
1. Knitting is time taking love of patience, tolerance, kindness and happiness
2. Knitting is a treasure, to save it is to know your local shops, find gifts that are hand knit and support a local business in our town
3. There are uses for wool, felt, find out ways to use them as arts, share a trick or two with others
4. Ask the elderly, to get insight into the traditions that may be lost forever
5. Reuse, repurpose and redecorate if you have an eye for vintage style
6. Visit a local wool farm, during travel or country… help a farmer , help a friend, help heritage
7. Dress warmly for the occasion in style with pride from hand knit hand me downs or local thrift shops
8. Join a knitting club or bring the knitting club to senior homes, living, centers or places
9. Lobby for senior organizations that support arts and in turn support an elderly's business for passion or profit
10. Empower the elderly to do things, appreciate and create communities to continue their favorite things.
So as we close, knitwear is always chic, fashion symbol, tag a local sheep farmer business, woolen mill or wool wear shop in your town in the comments section or message us, and let's make this an experience we can't wait to experience, Thank you.
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