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More Than 60% of New York’s Newest Veterans Have a Disability

A report prepared by RAND for NYHealth examines the mental and physical health needs, access to care, and challenges faced by recently separated veterans in New York State between 2018 and 2023.

October 7, 2024
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Mental Health of New Yorkers Stagnates Overall, Worsens for Some New Yorkers

More than three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of depression and anxiety among New Yorkers remain highly elevated.

June 21, 2023
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Food-Insecure New Yorkers Twice as Likely to Have Unsatisfactory Health

New survey finds New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity have worse health, skip medical care to afford food

August 16, 2022
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NYHealth Testimony on New York City Veterans’ Health and Civic Engagement

NYHealth Senior Program Officer Derek Coy submitted testimony to a New York City Council Committee on Veterans, with a focus on the link between veterans' health and civic engagement.

September 18, 2024
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NYHealth Comments on Medicare Payment and Coverage Policies

NYHealth submitted public comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on proposed Medicare payment and coverage policies.

September 9, 2024
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Letters: Why Are Free School Lunches Becoming a Campaign Issue?

Read a Letter to the Editor in The New York Times from NYHealth President and CEO David Sandman on universal school meals.

August 30, 2024
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NYHealth Comments on Strengthening Summer Meal Programs

NYHealth submitted comments in support of a proposed USDA rule to expand access to healthy foods for families with school-age children during the summer months.

August 27, 2024
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NYHealth Comments on Reporting Medical Debt on Consumers’ Credit Reports

NYHealth submitted comments in support of proposed rules to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including medical debt on consumers’ credit reports.

August 12, 2024
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Capital Region Organizations Expand Partnership to Combat Mental Health Issues

Read about  two capital region organizations joining forces on telehealth to address mental and behavioral health care access.

July 1, 2024
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