Oswego Health Welcomes Cheryl Youker, FNP-C, ACHPN, to the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine
Contact: Jamie Leszczynski
Oswego Health is pleased to welcome Cheryl Youker, FNP-C, ACHPN, as the newest Family Nurse Practitioner at the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine. A resident of Pulaski, NY, Youker brings more than 20 years of diverse nursing experience to her new role, including clinical work in critical care, pain management, palliative care, home-based primary care, and outpatient services.
A proud member of the Healogics™ network—the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care—Oswego Health’s Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine offers leading-edge treatments and evidence-based protocols that help improve healing and enhance patient outcomes. With Youker’s broad clinical expertise and holistic, patient-focused approach, the Center continues to expand its ability to meet the growing wound care needs of the community.
Youker earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2013) and Master of Science in Nursing (2015) from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, where she specialized in Family Nurse Practitioner studies. She is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and holds advanced certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing through the HPCC.
Throughout her career, Youker has provided care in multiple settings, including pain management, home-based primary care for Veterans, school-based clinics, outpatient family practice, and high-acuity hospital environments. She is known for her dedication to compassionate, evidence-based care and her commitment to lifelong learning. She is a member of both the Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses Association and the Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State.
“Cheryl’s extensive experience and dedication to whole-person healing make her an excellent addition to our wound care team,” said Wajeeh Sana, MD, Chief Medical Officer. “Her patient-centered focus and broad clinical background will be a tremendous benefit to our patients and the community.”
With Youker’s addition, Oswego Health further strengthens its commitment to providing expert wound care close to home. The Center remains a vital resource for individuals experiencing non-healing wounds and related complications.
For more information about the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, please call 315-326-3780 or visit www.oswegohealth.org.