Nurse Manager, Center for Reproductive Health

Here is what Irina’s nominator had to say about her: 

I am thrilled to nominate Nurse Manager Irina Snellbacher from the Center for Reproductive Health clinic for recognition during Women's Health Awareness Month. Irina's exceptional dedication and leadership have profoundly impacted the field of reproductive health, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care coupled with compassionate support throughout their reproductive health journey. As Nurse Manager, Irina has fostered an environment of excellence, advocating for women's reproductive rights and access to comprehensive healthcare services. Her commitment to ongoing education and training has empowered her team to stay at the forefront of reproductive health care, while her compassionate approach to patient care has earned her the respect and admiration of those she serves. Irina embodies the values of Women's Health Awareness Month and is truly deserving of this honor.

How can women better prioritize their health everyday?

It's not easy to put ourselves first, especially with so much going on around us, but starting the day with intention is key- preparing a healthy lunch and snacks to take with us to work, prefilling a water bottle so that it's ready to go, or scheduling time in our day for a walk after lunch. These are all things we can pre-plan to ensure we're prioritizing our health each day.

Please complete the statement: "(To me) women's health is..."

 Administrative Analyst, Women's Health Services

Here is what Suwanna nominator had to say about her: 

Suwanna is the glue of the leadership team in Women's Health. She is organized, dedicated, reliable and hardworking. Suwanna is always one step ahead, anticipating the needs of others and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Her meticulous attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously have been instrumental in the success of our team. She is not only reliable but also incredibly dedicated to her work. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that deadlines are met, and deliverables are of the highest quality. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic are truly inspirational, and her commitment to excellence sets her apart as a top performer.

What is your number one health tip for women?

Make time to have regular self-care days. As women, we tend to naturally want to care for others and often forget that if we don't care for ourselves first, we won't be able to take care of our loved ones.

How can women better prioritize their health every day?

Create a routine! At the end of the day, it all comes down to the basics. Make sure you are drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, and ensuring that your body is getting the nutrients it needs to live a long and healthy life.

What obstacles do women face in reaching their health goals?

I think the biggest obstacle that women face...

 Administrative Supervisor, UCSF Health Contact Center - Gastroenterology & Hepatology pod 

Here is what Natalie’s nominator had to say about her: 

Natalie has been doing an amazing job of communicating updates to and concerns from her employees, paying attention to her employees' professional and personal needs, and helping to build the Contact Center from the very beginning. The GI/Hep pod has become more developed and comprehensive with her leadership.  

Nomination by: Tanika O’Guinn. 

Natalie’s Bio: 

I am the Administrative Supervisor of the Gastroenterology & Hepatology pod in the UCSF Health Contact Center. I have been with UCSF since 2019. I started as a temporary practice coordinator in GI Medical Oncology. This was my first role in administrative healthcare after graduating from San Francisco State University with a BA in Nutrition. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do professionally, but I quickly took to the role and developed a passion for helping patients. I went back to school to pursue a master’s degree in healthcare...

Rebecca Berman, MD, FACP is UCSF's Internal Medicine Residency program director. After completing her chief residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in 2009, she joined Mass General Hospital, where she built a network of student-faculty primary care practices, the Crimson Care Collaborative (CCC). Over 1000 Harvard Medical students have participated in CCC gaining early exposure to primary care, to care for the underserved and interprofessional education opportunities. In 2013, Dr. Berman returned to BWH to direct its primary care residency program. Dr. Berman is the founder and co-leader of the National Association of Program Directors of Internal Medicine’s Primary Care Program Director Group and is the editor of their Primary Care Toolkit which offers a blueprint for building and strengthening primary care tracks. She is an elected Councilor of the National Associatio of Program Directors of Internal Medicine. To help reduce pay disparities and improve diversity in medical leadership positions, she teaches nationally on negotiation skills for physicians. She is a member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and served on their National Career Development Working Group. Other areas of interest include medical education, diversifying the physician workforce, novel curricular design, health literacy, women in medicine and care for the underserved.