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The Mystery of 9/11 and Dementia
Many first responders are experiencing alarming cognitive decline. Is their time at Ground Zero to blame?
9/11 Victims Compensation Fund: Where does it stand?
Two years have now passed since comedian Jon Stewart gave the House Judiciary Committee a dressing down for their “callous indifference” towards the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).
Toll of 9/11 illness deaths and disabilities to cost NYC $2 billion in pension funds
Analysis by the city’s Office of the Actuary estimates that the cost of 9/11-related retirements and deaths through June of this year has soared to $2.35 billion — and will keep growing by billions.
Mount Sinai Hospital exits 9/11 Health Fair after law firm tries to recruit clients
A free public-health or education event should not be used to find clients to file claims, sources said. Also, the hospital’s grant funding prohibits participation with law firms.
Questions remain about victim compensation 20 years after 9/11
Congress set up two special funds that have paid out tens of billions of dollars to victims so far. But lawmakers are still considering changes to the eligibility criteria.
Marking the 20th Anniversary: Commemorative March Honors Recovery Workers
As the nation and the world prepare to honor the memories of those killed, we are also reminded of the courage and strength of those who helped us heal in the aftermath.
Impact of 9/11 Toxins 20 Years Later and the Federal Response
Thursday, September 99:30 am – 12 pm EST2 pm – 3:30 pm EST Friday, September 109:30 am – 1 pm EST Live-streamed from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Watch now Program Overview This two-day program will bring together health professionals, legal experts, elected officials, and journalists, as well as responders and survivors […]
PTSD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and subjective cognitive concerns in WTC-exposed and non-WTC-exposed firefighters
The present study aims to compare these symptoms in the FDNY WTC-exposed cohort versus a comparison cohort of non-FDNY, non-WTC-exposed firefighters.
9/11’s heartbreaking cancer toll after 20 years: 24K cases, over 1,500 deaths
Ongoing studies show several cancers have hit those exposed to toxic chemicals around Ground Zero at higher rates than the general population.
NYC hospital doesn’t take federal payments to treat sick 9/11 first responders
New York-Presbyterian will not sign an agreement with the federal government to accept the fees paid by the feds on behalf of the World Trade Center Health Program.