Kathryn “Katie” Pagliaroli has been promoted to chief operating officer at Oswego Health. She currently serves as senior vice president and chief nursing officer. She will retain those titles in her new role.
Pagliaroli has been part of the Oswego Health team since 2001, starting as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit and advancing through various leadership positions.
Pagliaroli will now oversee the integration of clinical and operational strategies to elevate patient care and ensure alignment with Oswego Health’s mission. Her role will involve driving strategic initiatives to improve healthcare delivery and strengthen the organization’s role as a leading regional provider.
“Katie Pagliaroli’s dedication to Oswego Health needs to be recognized and this promotion demonstrates her tremendous professional growth,” said Michael C. Backus, president and CEO of Oswego Health. “As chief operating officer, as well as senior vice president and chief nursing officer, Katie will build off her deep expertise and unwavering commitment to local healthcare transformation. Through her leadership, Katie will undoubtedly enhance the quality of care we provide and expand our impact in the community.”
Pagliaroli earned her Master of Science in management from Keuka College in 2009 and her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Roberts Wesleyan College in 2001. Her contributions to the field have been widely recognized, including accolades such as the CNY Organization for Nurse Executives and Leaders Regional Leadership Award and the Rising Leader Award from the New York Organization of Nurse Leaders. Most recently, she was honored as the Healthcare Executive of the Year by the Central New York Business Journal and recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the “Hospital and Health System Chief Nursing Officers to Know.”