VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

03/04/2026

Last month was National Recreation/Creative Arts Therapy Month and to commemorate it, the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System’s Recreation and Creative Art Therapy teams put on a celebration at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus. Veterans and patients got to experience musical performances, artwork on display from Veteran artists, a dance performance by Exit12 Dance Company and got to learn more about the Recreation and Creative Arts therapy programs offered at VA New York Harbor. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! 🇺🇸🗽

03/04/2026

Warm weather is around the corner! Did you know? Veterans, service members, dependents, and Gold Star Families receive free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. 🌄🌲🌊 https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/veterans-and-gold-star-families-free-access.htm

National Park Service - thank you!

03/03/2026

Save the Date for Fort Hamilton's Retiree Appreciation Day (RAD) to be held on May 1st 2026, -See attached flyer for additional details

03/03/2026

Starting this year, Veterans and service members can deduct VA funding fees on their taxes when purchasing a home using the VA-guaranteed home loan.

02/26/2026

Get your VA Welcome Kit! It guides you through the benefits and services you've earned, whether you're just out of the service or a longtime civilian. Keep it handy for school, jobs, housing, healthcare, retirement, and aging care planning!

Welcome to VA! https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/

02/26/2026

As a Veteran, your military service may have exposed you to unique factors that can increase your risk of heart disease.
In addition to traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes, mental health concerns such as PTSD and depression can contribute to your risk.
The Million Veteran Program is studying ways to improve treatments for heart disease.
You can make a difference by joining MVP today. www.mvp.va.gov

02/24/2026

Through the VA’s Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) program, one Veteran found his purpose and now serves from behind the camera.

02/23/2026

Laissez les bons temps rouler! 🎭💜💛💚

Last Tuesday, the halls of our St. Albans Community Living Center were filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of purple, green, and gold as we celebrated with beads and a special performance from the NYPD Ceremonial Band for our Veterans.

Moments like these remind us that healing isn’t just clinical, it’s community. We’re grateful to our partners in uniform who helped bring the spirit of New Orleans to those who have served our nation so proudly.

Thank you to our Recreation Services team and everyone who made this celebration one to remember!

02/22/2026

Weather Alert Update:

*As a result of the winter storm, the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System (all campuses) are either shifting all outpatient appointments to a virtual format or rescheduling appointments for the remainder of the day on Monday, February 23rd.*

We encourage patients with appointments on Monday to stay safe and for any urgent matters to please reach out to your clinic. You may reach out to your provider through MyHealthEVet, or if you wish to update or reschedule your appointment, you can do so by contacting the Clinical Contact Center, which can be reached at (800) 877-6976.

The facility will be reaching out to either convert your appointment to a virtual format, or to reschedule your appointment. Emergency room will remain open in case of any emergencies. Thank you.

02/22/2026

02/21/2026

Your status tells you where your claim is in the decision review or appeal process. Learn more about what to expect throughout each step of the process.

https://www.va.gov/resources/what-your-decision-review-or-appeal-status-means/

Do you have a question about your status? Contact us at 1-800-827-1000. ☎️

02/19/2026

These are red flags. 🚩

- “You’re too pretty to be a Veteran.”
- “You don’t look like you belong here.”
- “What are you all dressed up for?”
- “Give me a smile.”

Harassment of any kind is against VA policy and will not be tolerated. Please take action if you see it, hear it, or experience it. Report it to VA police, a Patient Advocate, or call/text 1-855-829-6636. Learn more:
https://www.va.gov/STOP-HARASSMENT/policy/index.asp