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Stories From Main Street: Health Clinic Treats New 9/11 Victims, 18 Years Later
Nearly two decades after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, the death toll continues to rise and the story continues to unfold.
The first Sept. 11 without their hero; Nick Poliseno’s ‘girls’ aim to carry on his legacy
It’s the little things that spark big memories, said Allison Poliseno, whose husband died unexpectedly at home July 18 from 9/11-related illnesses.
Another 9/11 rescue: Congress’ job is not done yet
In July, the Republican Senate, the Democratic House and President Trump nobly stood up for the financial needs of ailing heroes and victims of the World Trade Center attack.
Study finds 9/11 firefighters who first arrived at Ground Zero run higher risk of heart disease
Firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks or spent a significant amount of time at Ground Zero afterward run a higher risk of developing heart problems…
Editorial for “Long-Term Health Effects of the 9/11 Disaster” in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019.
The call for articles on the long term health effects of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks (9/11) has resulted in twenty-three papers that add a significant amount of information…
VCF Program Statistics
As of August 31, 2019, the VCF has found 24,907 claimants eligible for compensation.
9/11 World Trade Center exposure linked to heart disease among NYC firefighters
A new study of New York City firefighters has found that exposure to 9/11 World Trade Center (WTC) dust is associated with a significantly increased long-term risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The Long-Term Health Effects of September 11, 2001
Thousands of responders, workers, and volunteers participated in the rescue and cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center (WTC), the Pentagon, and the crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania during September 11, 2001 and ensuing months.
241 NYPD officers have died from 9/11 illnesses, 10 times the number killed in World Trade Center attack
More than ten times the number of NYPD police officers have died in the 18 years since 9/11 as were killed in the terror attack on the World Trade Center itself, officials said.
9/11 illnesses continue to kill first responders
Nearly two decades later, first responders are still suffering from the aftermath of 9/11.