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Thousands of September 11th first responders continue to battle illnesses
Nearly 16 years since the September 11th attacks, thousands of first responders are battling illnesses as a result of the toxic dust.
World Trade Center responders might face greater risk of HPV throat and tongue cancer
Researchers at Rutgers University – investigating the causes of head and neck cancers in World Trade Center rescue and recovery workers – will take the lead in a study to determine whether the responders are at a greater risk…
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund has paid out more than $3B this year
Payouts by the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund topped the $3 billion mark this year, surpassing the total originally approved by Congress to help ailing first responders.
FDNY to announce 32 more 9/11-linked deaths as anniversary nears
Just days shy of the 16th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks, the FDNY will unveil the names of 32 more of its members added to a memorial wall for those who died of 9/11-related illnesses.
Children Exposed to Chemicals in 9/11 “Dust” Show Early Signs of Risk of Heart Disease
Sixteen years after the collapse of the World Trade Center towers sent a “cloud” of toxic debris across Lower Manhattan, children living nearby who likely breathed in the ash and fumes are showing early signs of risk for future…
Children exposed to chemicals in 9/11 ‘dust’ show signs of heart disease risk
Children who breathed in the ash and fumes saturating the air of Lower Manhattan after the terrorist attack on 9/11 show early signs of heart disease risk, according to a new study.
Children exposed to 9/11 ‘dust’ show signs of heart disease risk
Toxic dust from the collapse of the World Trade Center 16 years ago is sickening the next generation.
Transit staffers honored with medals for work at Ground Zero in aftermath of 9/11 attacks
A group of 10 transit workers on Thursday received recognition for their time toiling at Ground Zero in the weeks after 9/11.
9/11 Deaths, Family Sorrows Continue for FDNY
The terror attacks of September 11, 2001 continue to kill people.
Facebook Live events on September 11th Victim Compensation Fund and World Trade Center Health Program for 9/11 responders and survivors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:CONTACT: Ben Chevat, 911 Health Watch, (301) 922-5034 ben.chevat@911healthwatch.orgJohn Feal, FealGood Foundation, (516) 901-7427 Feal13@aol.com Press Inquiries on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: Nicole.Navas@usdoj.gov September 7, 2017 Facebook Live events on September 11th Victim Compensation Fund andWorld Trade Center Health Program for 9/11 responders and survivors NEW YORK CITY, NY – The 911 Health […]