by Contributor | May 12, 2026 8:42 am
OSWEGO – Oswego Health is proud to announce that Lorraine Ladd-Falanga, FNP, of the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine has been named the recipient of the People-First, Patient Centered Provider of the Year Award by Healogics® Wound Care Centers®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services.
Presented annually as part of the Healogics® Specialty Physicians Awards, this recognition honors a provider within its national network of wound care centers who exemplifies an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and compassionate leadership. Healogics® partners with hospitals and health systems across the country—including Oswego Health—to deliver evidence-based wound care, clinical expertise, and advanced treatment modalities. This award places Ladd-Falanga among the top-performing and most impactful providers across that national network.
As the Market Medical Director for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Healogics® Centers, Ladd-Falanga consistently delivers high-quality, evidence-based care, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and meticulous attention to detail. Her unwavering commitment to best practices not only improves patient outcomes but also sets a standard that elevates the entire organization.
A true reflection of Oswego Health’s people-first philosophy, Ladd-Falanga prioritizes the needs of both her patients and her colleagues. Her collaborative, provider-centered approach fosters trust, reliability, and strong interdisciplinary teamwork—ensuring every patient receives coordinated and comprehensive care.
Most notably, Ladd-Falanga leads with integrity, consistently doing what is right for her patients and her team. She brings warmth, empathy, and compassion to every interaction, creating meaningful connections with patients while maintaining the highest level of clinical rigor. It is this balance of humanity and expertise that makes her truly exceptional and deserving of this honor.
As a proud Healogics® network member comprising over 600 Wound Care Centers®, the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine[1] specializes in treating complex chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, and infections. The expert team utilizes advanced wound care modalities such as negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, and growth factor therapies. Additionally, the Center offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, an innovative treatment that enhances healing by delivering 100 percent oxygen to the affected area.
For more information about wound care services at Oswego Health, visit: https://www.oswegohealth.org/services/wound-care/[2]
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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 Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be one of Oswego County’s largest private employers. More than 1,500 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, 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. 100+ 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[3].
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