There were 2,385 New York residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 6.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.
The Northport Affairs VA Medical Center reported that 13 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The VA NY Harbor Health Care System reported that six patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx reported that four patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.
The VA Western New York at Buffalo Health Care System reported that 45 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.