16th Annual Information Forum | 2017

On the eve of the Anniversary, VOICES hosted our 16^th Annual Day of Remembrance Information Forum.  This year, we were honored to have Jon Stewart and John Feal, Founder and President of The FealGood Foundation speak about their tireless advocacy efforts to ensure that responders and survivors receive the care they deserve.

Beginning with a We Remember Ceremony, candles were lit to honor the lives lost and recognize the many individuals who continue to support the 9/11 community. As in years past, the Clinical Directors from the World Trade Center Health Program provided updates on treatment for medical and psychological conditions. Legal experts and victims’ advocates discussed the Victims Compensation Fund. Clinicians with decades of professional experience shared their expertise about mental health treatment and building strength and resiliency. 

The afternoon began with a presentation on Commemoration and Creating a Narrative for Survivors and concluded with peer-to-peer roundtable discussions. Thanks to the generosity of the 9/11 Memorial Museum, attendees visited the Museum following the Information Forum.

A special thank you to the dedicated professionals who took the time out of their busy schedules to participate in the Information Forum.

Stephanie Landau - Moderator

Project Director

VOICES

Benjamin Luft, MD

Director and Principal Investigator

Stony Brook WTC Wellness Program

Jacqueline Moline, MD, MSc, FACP, FACOEM

Professor, Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention

Northwell Health

Rebecca Rosen, PhD

Director of Mental Health Services

NYC Health and Hospitals WTC Environmental Health Center

Michael D. Weiden, MS, MD

Michael D. Weiden, MS, MD Associate Professor of Medicine and Environmental Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Ann Webster, PhD

Massachusetts General Hospital

Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine

Peter Lamoreaux

Instructor

The David Lynch Foundation

Jon Stewart

Comedian, Actor, Writer,

Director and Zadroga Act Advocate

John Feal

Founder and President

The FealGood Foundation

Lori A. Harris, MSW, LSW, Moderator

Program Director

VOICES

Deb DelVecchio-Scully, LPC

Former Clinical Recovery Leader

Newtown Recovery and Resiliency

David Grand, PhD

Founder and Developer

Brainspotting Method

Suzanne Phillips, PsyD, ABPP, CGP, FAGPA

Adjunct Full Professor of Clinical Psychology, Long Island University, Faculty, Suffolk Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, Fellow, Board Member, Co-Chair of Community Outreach, AGPA

Nancy Turret, LCSW, MSW

Senior Clinical and Research Social Worker

Complicated Grief Treatment - Therapist and Supervisor

Ben Chevat

Executive Director, 9/11 Health Watch

Moderator

Rupa Bhattacharyya

Special Master

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Jordana Feldman

Co-Deputy Special Master and Director

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, NY Office

Stefanie Langsam

Co-Deputy Special Master

September 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Michael Barasch

Partner

Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson PC

Noah Kushlefsky

Partner

Kriendler & Kriendler

Matt McCauley

Partner

Turken & Heath

Ed Ruff

Advocate for Injured Workers

NYS Workers' Compensation Board

Mary Fetchet, LCSW, Moderator

Founding Director

VOICES

Sue Frost

Producer

Come From Away

Alice M. Greenwald

President and CEO

9/11 Memorial & Museum

Allison Gilbert, Author

Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11 & Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive

Richard Beck, LCSW

Lecturer

Columbia University School of Social Work

Robert H. Klein, PhD, ABPP, FAPA, DLFAGPA, CGP

Past President & Distinguished Life Fellow

American Group Psychotherapy Association

Madelyn Miller, PhD, LCSW, CGP

Psychotherapist

Private Practice

Suzanne Phillips, PsyD,ABPP,CGP,FAGPA

Adjunct Full Professor of Clinical Psychology, Long Island University, Faculty, Suffolk Institute for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy, Fellow, Board Member, Co-Chair of Community Outreach, AGPA

Victor Schermer, MA, LFAGPA

Private Practice

Philadelphia, PA

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