Memorial Day reflections with Derek Coy
May 31, 2021 - New York Health Foundation Veterans' Health Officer Derek Coy, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, talks about what Memorial Day means to him and much more.
Addressing holistic needs of veterans
New York Health Foundation's Derek Coy explains what the state could be doing to help more than half a million veterans.
Expanding access to veterans’ services in New York
New York Health Foundation's Derek Coy talks about access to specialized courts and mentoring services for veterans.
Governor’s budget a mixed bag for veterans
New York Health Foundation's Derek Coy discusses what the governor's budget proposal means for veterans.
Veteran suicide rate decreases, but more work to be done
Derek Coy, of the New York Health Foundation, discusses state policies to further curb the rates of veteran suicides.
New York veterans surveyed on their thoughts and needs
A new survey of former service members in New York is providing a fresh perspective on the challenges facing veterans.
Hochul proposes investments in veterans
A look at Gov. Hochul's plan to connect New York's veterans with their federal resources.
Budget makes increased investments in New York’s veterans
April 16, 2021 - The New York State Health Foundation's Derek Coy joins the program to explain the funding for veterans that made it into the state budget and how a new law will make courts for veterans
State funding for veteran peer mentoring program in limbo
Feb. 2, 2021 - Derek Coy, Veterans’ Health Officer at the New York State Health Foundation, explained the fate of programs on the state level aimed to help New York’s veteran community.
COVID-19 exacerbates challenges facing vulnerable veterans
Aug. 20, 2020 - Veterans in New York are waging their own fight against COVID-19. We heard about the challenges this community has faced when Derek Coy, Veterans’ Health Officer at the New York State Health Foundation, joined
