Gurpreet K. Padam, MD, FAAFP, DipABLM

CMO Founder: @Homebasedmed | Compassion Educator @CCare | BOD: @SikhFamilyCtr @Smcma @RotaCareBayArea views ≠ medical advice

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With so many incredible CAFP members doing outstanding work in family medicine we are continuing Family Physician Week a little longer to recognize their work! Today we are highlighting Gurpreet K. Padam, MD.

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@cafp_familydocs thank you!

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@cafp_familydocs thank you so much!

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Any physical activity that Involves voluntary movement that increases energy expenditure can be exercise. What is your favorite activity? #selfcompassion #selfcare #compassioninaction #compassionateleadership #lifestylemedicine #nevertoolate #nevertooold #exercise

[Gurpreet K. Padam, MD, FAAFP, DipABLM @gpadam]

Bringing Healthcare Home: How Home-Based Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine are Revolutionizing Patient Care. https://t.co/uRPA7m3ogA

#healthcare #medicine #homecare #homebasedprimarycare#compassioninaction #compassionasmedicine #foodasmedicine#qualityoflife

[Gurpreet K. Padam, MD, FAAFP, DipABLM @gpadam]

It’s easy to become apathetic and turn the other way. At @RotaCareBayArea we choose to turn outward and to lead with compassion by taking action to alleviate the suffering of others.

#freeclinics #compassionateleadership #appliedcompassion #accesstohealthcare

[Gurpreet K. Padam, MD, FAAFP, DipABLM @gpadam]

@RotaCareBayArea - Richmond Free Medical Clinic - 10 year Anniversary and Parternship with @LifeLongMedCare ! So honored and proud to stand with some of the most compassionate human beings I know.

#HealthForAll

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@RotaCareBayArea Richmond Free Medical Clinic - 10 Yr. Anniversary and Parternship with @LifeLongMedCare. Honored to stand with some of the most compassionate beings I know.

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Representation matters!

#jedi #compassionateleadership #compassionasmedicine #familyphysicianweek #CAFPAMAM #FMRising

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“Your shade of brown doesn’t exist here.” Her story brings me to tears every time I hear it!

@DrJasmeetBains the first South Asian woman CA Assemblymember shares her experience at the Annual Member Advocacy Meeting of the California Academy of Family Physicians.

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#FMRising #CAFPAMAM California Academy of Family Medicine

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43 cancer ribbons and 27 months…”When Ribbons Cause Chaos: Why a Lack of a Standard Screening System is Failing Cancer Patients”. Thanks for writing this article and creating a very informative infographic @GovetteJonathan. https://t.co/jfdjEALF3Z

[Gurpreet K. Padam, MD, FAAFP, DipABLM @gpadam]

Your time with us was valuable, and we know you'll go on to do great things in the medical field. Best of luck on this next chapter of your journey!

#matchday2023 #futuredoctors #compassionateleadership #mentorship #primarycarephysicians

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Match day!! Congratulations to our interns! https://t.co/oD3RlSp5dR

[Gurpreet K. Padam, MD, FAAFP, DipABLM @gpadam]

Congratulations to our amazing interns Dr. Talanki and Dr. Macapagal who have completed their rotations at our clinic and matched into their preferred residencies! We couldn't be prouder of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to becoming the best doctors you can be.

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45 is the new 50! Colon cancer can be preventable and treatable in the early stages, so let's take control of your health and get screened today. Talk to your doctor about scheduling a screening and spread the word to your loved ones. Early detection sav…https://t.co/srciTc14L3

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I made a 92-year-old cry. He cried. I cried. We cried together.

During a home visit, he had difficulty hearing me through my N95 mask. He was frustrated as he couldn't read my lips or see my facial expressions in addition to his profound hearing loss. …https://t.co/1UEcM3hUuh

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Read more here: https://t.co/owweaYYD5w

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Caring for someone who is homebound can feel like a puzzle; each component must fit together correctly to succeed. Aging in place is a popular choice for many. According to AARP, nearly 90% of adults over 65 want to remain in their current homes as they age, & only 25% do.