The company that took over the contract to treat thousands of ill 9/11 responders around the country is still failing to do the job, advocates charge in a new letter to the firm’s parent company. More.
Health company for 9/11 first responders still falling short: advocates
Uterine Cancer Recognized as 9/11-Related; Working With Cancer; Post-Dx Suicide Risk
The CDC added uterine cancer to the list of covered World Trade Center-related conditionsopens in a new tab or window; women enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program will have access to cancer care and treatment if their uterine cancer is related to 9/11 exposures. More.
Exposure to World Trade Center Dust Exacerbates Cognitive Impairment in an Animal Model of Alzheimer’s
Mice exposed to World Trade Center dust exhibit a significant impairment in spatial recognition and short- and long-term memory, as well as changes in genes related to immune-inflammatory responses and blood-brain barrier disruption. More.
Uterine Cancer Now Covered By 9/11 Survivors’ Health Program After Years Of Pressure
After years of pressure from 9/11 survivors and first responders, uterine cancer is the latest addition to the growing list of covered health conditions under the World Trade Center’s Health Program, federal health officials decided Wednesday. More.
Widow of DEC officer gets long-awaited $2M Ground Zero benefit
Stephen Raymond's widow, Sheri Raymond of Warren County, is slated to receive the benefit in March after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation. More.
9/11 first responders’ risk for blood cancer
Multiple myeloma is cancer of the plasma cells in the blood. Thirty-four thousand Americans will be diagnosed with the disease this year and 13,000 will die from it. More.
Fallen FDNY firefighter 'breathes life' into 9/11 first responder with lung donation
The lungs of a 20-year veteran FDNY firefighter who died in a tragic accident at his Brooklyn firehouse this month were donated to a 9/11 first responder, officials said at his Long Island funeral Thursday. More.
The sadly endless fight for 9/11 funding
It's no wonder. The Nesconset resident has been fighting for more than two decades. After he was seriously injured serving as a demolition supervisor at Ground Zero after Sept. 11, 2001. More.