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First responders, survivors seeking health care funds
The federal health program that monitors and treats 9/11-related health conditions faces a $3 billion gap as early as next year, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said.
Sen. Schumer pushes to fully fund WTC Health Program
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke from his Manhattan office on Sunday on the importance of getting more funding for the World Trade Center health program before the end of 2022.
On 9/11, Schumer vows to seek $3B for troubled Ground Zero health fund
He vowed to “make a push” to get the funding approved this year.
NYPD captain dies of 9/11-related illness on 21st anniversary of attacks
Capt. Janelle Sanders died of an unspecified ailment, the Captains Endowment Association said in a tweet.
Health care problems persist for Tampa Bay 9/11 survivors enrolled in troubled government program
The multi-billion-dollar government program set up to provide healthcare for more than 100,000 9/11 survivors continues to frustrate Floridians and others across the country.
Rep. Garbarino Urges Action To Fund Health Care for 9/11 First Responders on 21st Anniversary
Rep. Andrew Garbarino joins “Velshi” to discuss funding shortfall facing the World Trade Center Health Program.
CDC: Number of 9/11-related cancers have doubled in past three years
“Cancer takes a long time to develop,” said Dr. Jacqueline Moline, who directs the program’s center for responders in Queens.
House GOP Letter Warns of Looming 9/11 Health Program Funding Deficit
The letter is a follow-up to a previous letter the representatives sent to the committee in July requesting action on the bipartisan legislation.
After 21 years, uterine cancer is close to being recognized as a 9/11-related illness. Here’s what it will mean for cancer patients who worked near Ground Zero
The World Trade Center Health Program recognizes dozens of conditions related to 9/11 and assists with their monitoring and treatment. Uterine cancer remains the only cancer that has not been recognized.
Pennsylvania Pastor Reacts to Research Saying 9/11 First Responders Have Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications
Pastor Messick disclosed that his exposure to toxic chemicals on Ground Zero led to a form of skin cancer.