Last mentioned: Mar 18, 2026
Report Release
Official data is released confirming the rise in NY veteran suicide deaths for the 2023 period.
VA Mission Daybreak
The VA launches new grant programs to accelerate innovative suicide prevention solutions.
Reporting Period Ends
The calendar year 2023 concludes, later identified as a period of increased veteran suicides.
Dwyer Project Expansion
New York State expands the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Project to cover all 62 counties.
Kestra Medical (KMTS) delivered a robust Q3 2026 with $24.6 million in revenue, driven by a 58% surge in Assure system prescriptions. Despite a widening net loss of $34.2 million, the company secured critical access to the VA Federal Supply Schedule and expanded its Florida Medicaid footprint.
A new report reveals an increase in veteran suicide deaths in New York for 2023, reversing recent progress in prevention efforts. The data has sparked urgent calls for expanded mental health resources and better integration between state and federal support systems.
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