United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Brooklyn-Manhattan, New York

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CARES Decision
Brooklyn-Manhattan Campuses of New York Harbor Healthcare System
The Secretary has reviewed the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) study contractor Stage 1 report and the recommendations of the Local Advisory Panel (LAP) and decided to retain the existing medical centers in both Brooklyn and Manhattan. This concludes the CARES Business Plan Study for the study site. The VISN, through the normal strategic planning process, will make plans to improve cost-effectiveness and maintain the quality of care.

CLICK HERE FOR THE BROOKLYN-MANHATTAN STAGE 1 REPORT, which includes details regarding the Brooklyn-Manhattan study site, market health care demand, options reviewed by the contractor, and final recommendation.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE SECRETARY’S AUGUST 11, 2006 PRESS RELEASE

These documents are provided in PDF format for downloading and local reproduction. Software for accessing this document format is available on the VA Viewer Software Page.

Information and Links - Brooklyn-Manhattan
Local Advisory Panel Public Meeting Announcements and Schedules
  • September 19, 2005 - 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
    Sheraton Hotel.
  • May 3, 2005 - 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
    Marriott New York at the Brooklyn Bridge.
  • Public Affairs Office and FAC Support:

Stage I Report
Description of Options
Meeting Summaries and Materials
Meeting Agendas
CARES Phase I & II
2004 Secretary's Decision
Congressional Briefings