Oswego Health Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine Earns Two Prestigious National Awards for Clinical Excellence and Patient Satisfaction

(Oswego, NY – June 23, 2026) Oswego Health's Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine has been recognized with two of the highest honors awarded by Healogics®, the nation's largest provider of advanced wound care services, earning both the Center of Distinction Award and the Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence Award.

The Center of Distinction Award recognizes wound care centers that achieve exceptional clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate exceeding 92 percent. The Robert A. Warriner III, M.D., Clinical Excellence Award is presented to centers that rank in the top 10 percent of eligible Healogics wound care programs nationwide based on comprehensive healing rates weighted by wound complexity.

"These awards reflect the dedication, expertise, and compassion our wound care team brings to every patient encounter," said Michael C. Backus, President and CEO of Oswego Health. "Healing a chronic wound can be a long and challenging journey. To be recognized nationally for both clinical excellence and patient satisfaction speaks to the outstanding care our team provides and reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, specialized healthcare close to home for the communities we serve."

The Oswego Health Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine provides advanced treatment for patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, infections, non-healing surgical wounds, and other chronic conditions that require specialized care. As a member of the Healogics network of nearly 600 wound care centers nationwide, the program offers leading-edge therapies, including negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings, growth factor therapies, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

"For our team, these awards are about more than statistics—they represent the lives we've helped heal and the trust our patients place in us every day," said Carolos Dator, Jr., MD, Medical Director for the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine. "We are proud to provide nationally recognized wound care right here in Central New York. Our goal is always to help patients return to the activities and quality of life they deserve, and these honors validate the exceptional work being done by our physicians, nurses, hyperbaric technicians, and support staff."

The dual recognition reflects Oswego Health's "We Care" philosophy, which guides every patient interaction across the health system. By combining advanced technology, evidence-based treatments, and a patient-centered approach, the Center continues to improve outcomes while ensuring patients can access highly specialized wound care services without traveling outside the region.

For more information about the Center call 315-326-3780.

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About Oswego Health:
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Central New York. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be one of Oswego County’s largest private employers. More than 1,400+ employees spread throughout its 25 campuses, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community.  The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 300+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, pulmonology, and bariatrics; for more information about Oswego Health, visit www.oswegohealth.org.

About Healogics:
For more than 30 years, Healogics has led the nation in advanced wound care, transforming lives through evidence-based treatment and innovation. Guided by its mission to FIND. TREAT. HEAL.™, Healogics partners with hospitals and health systems across the country to deliver specialized care for patients with chronic wounds. Backed by the world’s largest wound care outcomes database and the Wound Science Initiative, Healogics continues to advance research and set new standards in healing. Learn more at www.healogics.com.