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Treasury Department refunds nearly $4 million to FDNY 9/11 first responders health program

The US Department of Treasury has refunded nearly $4 million previously withheld from the health care program assisting September 11 first responders who suffer lasting effects from the attack and ensuing cleanup efforts…

US Treasury Department returns $4M for 9/11 FDNY healthcare

The United States’ Department of Treasury has officially refunded nearly $4 million that was dropped from a healthcare fund that assisted firefighters and 9/11 first responders.

Polygenic prediction of PTSD trajectories in 9/11 responders

Genetics hold promise of predicting long-term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) outcomes following trauma.

Workplace and safety perceptions among New York City employees after the 9/11 attacks

This study examined associations of individual characteristics on perceived workplace conditions and safety in a volunteer sample of 254 employees from businesses in New York City’s World Trade Center (WTC) towers and other area workplaces…

Comorbid Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Major Depression Disorder Associated with Asthma Morbidity among WTC Workers

World Trade Center (WTC) rescue and recovery workers suffer a high burden of asthma, comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ,and depression.

The Impact on Medical Students of the 9/11 Attacks on New York’s World Trade Center

Little is known about how participation in disaster relief impacts medical students.

Treasury withheld nearly $4M from FDNY 9/11 health program

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin admitted in a letter sent on Oct. 8 to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio that the department has withheld approximately $3.92 million since 2004 from the New York City Fire Department’s (FDNY) fund…

Treasury Department withheld nearly $4 million from FDNY 9/11 health program, says NYC is responsible for federal debts

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin acknowledged that his department withheld $3.92 million since 2004 from Fire Department of New York first responders suffering from illnesses related to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks because of other debts New York City owes…