The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) today published "Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 — Lessons from the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program," a paper by Program staff that demonstrates robust outcomes in preventive care and chronic disease management in the quarter century since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. More.
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 — Lessons from the World Trade Center Health Program
Children of 9/11 to finally get a major health study
When hijacked planes brought down the World Trade Center's twin towers on September 11, 2001, roughly 25,000 children were living or attending school nearby in lower Manhattan, and thousands more were in surrounding neighborhoods. Some were infants and toddlers, while others were still in the womb. More.
Dementia is taking a toll on Sept. 11 responders. A federal health program doesn’t cover it.
When the World Trade Center Health Program was created in 2011, Stephen Stolarik was among the first to sign up. As a volunteer firefighter, he was at ground zero two days after the attacks, helping with recovery and cleanup efforts. More.
The Cancer Aftermath of the 9/11 Attacks on First Responders
A quarter century has now passed since September 11, 2001, a date that continues to live in infamy—an infamy that, increasingly, is remembered in the same abstract manner as other episodes in the sprawling tide of history. More.
New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani
Toxic air quality was being recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks, even as officials played down the health risks to the public, according to a trove of newly released files. More.
New Yorkers were 'lied' to about toxic air after 9/11 attacks, says Mamdani
Toxic air quality was being recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks, even as officials played down the health risks to the public, according to a trove of newly released files. More.
NYC releases 170,000 pages of long-sought 9/11 health, air quality records
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of more than 170,000 pages of records detailing the government’s response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the aftermath, including documents related to air quality and health concerns. More.
NYC releases 170,000 pages of long-sought 9/11 health, air quality records
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of more than 170,000 pages of records detailing the government’s response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the aftermath, including documents related to air quality and health concerns. More.