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NYLAG’s Ryan Foley and Ruth Stein press for increased access to free legal services to address the digital divide older Veterans experience when seeking help with complex, intersecting legal issues affecting their health.
The post Testimony: Aging Vets Need Access to Legal Services During COVID Digital Divide appeared first on New York Legal Assistance.

NYLAG’s Domna Antoniadis awarded as one of City & State’s “40 Under 40 Rising Stars”.

NYLAG co-drafts new executive order, issued by Gov. Cuomo, for healthcare workers and anyone exposed to COVID-19.
The post Parents Exposed to COVID-19 Can Now Choose Standby Guardians for Their Kids appeared first on New York Legal Assistance.

There is an increasing awareness and recognition of the importance of addressing social and systematic factors in improving population health and access to care.

Complementing Healthcare with Legal Care.

NYLAG and partner orgs urge the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make changes to best support to our nation’s veterans during the coronavirus pandemic.
The post Veterans Affairs Must Increase Action around Coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared first on New York Legal Assistance.

WNYC details recent report spear-headed by NYLAG’s LegalHealth Director, Randye Retkin which provides a blueprint for medical respite for the homeless with serious medical conditions.
The post Audio: New Report Says The Sick And Homeless Need A Clean Place To Heal appeared first on New York Legal Assistance.

For the first-time ever, NYLAG’s LegalHealth unit will officially provide free legal services in a Children’s Hospital Clinic.
The post NYLAG to Provide Legal Services for the First-time in a Children’s Hospital Clinic appeared first on New York Legal Assistance.

NYLAG’s Erick Pineda recounts one of his unforgettable clients.
The post One Chronically Sick Father’s Wish appeared first on New York Legal Assistance.