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VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care

Veterans Program

The Veterans Program from
VNSNY Hospice and Palliative
Care provides superior hospice
care to address the unique
needs of veterans and their
families. Veterans in our
hospice program also receive:
• Care provided by a team of experts, many of whom are
veterans themselves, trained to address:
- Service-connected injuries and illnesses
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Survivor’s guilt
- Depression
- Substance abuse

• Help in identifying veteran-specific benefits and
connecting to additional community services
• Special recognition ceremonies including family

and friends
• Assistance in planning of military memorials
• Access to grief support groups and bereavement program
for patients’ families

For more information, call 212-609-1900.
Service Area: All five boroughs of New York City

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