VA NY Harbor Healthcare System

01/08/2026

We’ve now reduced the backlog of Veterans waiting for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits by 60% since the start of the second Trump Administration!

01/08/2026

Your story and experiences can shape Veteran health care.

Million Veteran Program (MVP) participants may complete the new Military Experiences and Toxic Exposures Survey in your online participant dashboard.

Survey responses help researchers better understand how your deployments, occupations, and exposure to toxic or hazardous substances may impact Veteran health and inform improvements in care.

Not yet part of MVP? Join today. www.mvp.va.gov.

01/05/2026

12/30/2025

Need support right now? Need support later? The Veterans Crisis Line is here when you’re ready.

12/30/2025

12/29/2025

Veterans: Did you know you can manage your VA appointments with on VA.gov?

Learn how My HealtheVet makes it easier to request, schedule, and cancel VA appointments: https://www.va.gov/resources/about-managing-health-appointments-online/

12/29/2025

As the days get shorter and colder, it’s common to feel a little down. But for some, the winter blues can be something more serious, like depression.

Depression is a common but serious disorder—one that typically requires some treatment to manage. The good news is that even the most severe cases of depression are treatable.

Learn more: Mentalhealth.va.gov/depression/index.asp

12/29/2025

VA data sheds new light on the effectiveness of nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, in reducing skin cancer development.

12/22/2025

VA Research recently published findings on respiratory syncytial virus vaccines, a potential heart disease treatment, and health care for homeless Veterans.

12/22/2025

Create a new email? Change your number? Move recently?

Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (Chapter 35 or DEA) students – make sure we can reach you! Log in to your VA.gov profile (https://www.va.gov/sign-in) to make sure that your personal contact information is up to date.

You can update your contact information using Ask VA (https://www.va.gov/contact-us/ask-va/introduction) or by calling the Education Call Center 888-442-4551, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

12/15/2025

Join us tomorrow at the Margaret Cochran Corbin VAMC for a Chanukah Celebration!