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More than 1,000 first-responders suffering 9/11-related health woes finally receive full compensation checks
The first batch of long-overdue payments — totaling more than $233.4 million — are on the way to Sept. 11 heroes courtesy of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
Renewal of legislation ‘relieves’ 9/11 first responders, victims
Reauthorized legislation has given peace of mind to hundreds of 9/11 first responders and their families – but not without a fight.
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Triples Payments In Past Year
The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund said it has offered financial support to nearly 6,000 victims’ families and first responders who became sick because of 9/11 in the past year.
Statement of 911 Health Watch on the Release of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund 4th Annual Report
For Immediate Release from 911 Health WatchFebruary 9th, 2016Press Contact: Benjamin Chevat (646) 634-9103ben.chevat@911healthwatch.org Statement of 911 Health Watch on the Release of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund 4th Annual Report “Today’s release by the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of its 4th Annual Report along with updated statistics on its progress to date […]
Ned Thompson and why the Zadroga Act is important
Every Staten Islander should know what the Zadroga Act is and why it is important.
EXCLUSIVE: Lost info prevents retired cop with throat cancer from receiving 9/11 disability pension
He’s just four hours short.
Dust Be Their Destiny: Growing Signs WTC Residue Caused Nerve Damage
Doctor: ‘No Cure’ for Afflicted First-Responders
9/11 Health Update on the Implementation of the 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization
As you know, after years of effort by the 9/11 community and its supporters, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act Reauthorization. The Act, authorizes the World Trade Center Health Program for the next 75 years, ensuring health care and medical monitoring for 9/11 responders and […]
Study: 9/11 responders suffer from neuropathy at a much higher rate than non-responders
Mineola doctors share their findings on a condition that is not currently covered under the Zadroga Act
Still Fighting for Downtown’s 9/11 survivors
The last-minute Zadroga Act reauthorization last month was cause for celebration Downtown — and especially for 9/11 Environmental Action, which has been on the frontlines of the fight for healthcare for survivors of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.