# U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Type: organization

Source: Healthcare Intelligence Brief — https://gethealthbrief.com/entity/us-department-of-veterans-affairs
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-15**: Report Release — Official data is released confirming the rise in NY veteran suicide deaths for the 2023 period.
- **2024-06-15**: VA Mission Daybreak — The VA launches new grant programs to accelerate innovative suicide prevention solutions.
- **2023-12-31**: Reporting Period Ends — The calendar year 2023 concludes, later identified as a period of increased veteran suicides.
- **2022-01-01**: Dwyer Project Expansion — New York State expands the Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Project to cover all 62 counties.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### COVID Vaccine Cut Heart Attack Risk by 37.7% in VA Study of 1M+ Veterans
2026-06-28 15:23:56 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

A massive Veterans Affairs study of over one million veterans reveals the 2024-2025 COVID vaccine significantly reduces cardiovascular events, especially in older adults, offering healthcare systems a new preventive tool.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/covid-vaccine-heart-risk-va-study-health

### Kestra Medical Reports 63% Revenue Growth Amid VA and Medicaid Expansion
2026-03-18 00:40:02 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/kestra-medical-q3-2026-earnings-analysis

### NY Veteran Suicide Deaths Rise in 2023, Prompting Policy Recalibration
2026-03-15 06:22:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/ny-veteran-suicide-increase-2023-report

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