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NYPD Officer Patrick McGovern of Pearl River dies after 9/11 illness
New York City Police Officer Patrick Thomas McGovern died Thursday after a two-year battle with cancer tied to his service as a first responder in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
FBI technician who worked in the Pentagon after 9/11 succumbs to illness he contracted in the aftermath of the terrorist attack
William ‘Homer’ Lewis breathed his last on April 3 due to complications he suffered as a direct result of his work in the aftermath of 9/11.
SBU researchers find possible link between PTSD in 9/11 responders and cognitive degeneration
A team of researchers at Stony Brook University conducted a pilot study that suggests there may be a link between chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 9/11 responders and cognitive degeneration…
9/11-related cancer increases as 9/11 health funds run low
Several 9/11 first responders visited Capitol Hill last week to urge Senators to sponsor the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act…
Ailing 9/11 Firefighter Dealt Another Blow As Fire Rips Through Family’s Home On Long Island
A few months ago CBS2 brought you the story of a firefighter suffering from 9/11-related illnesses.
Will Congress betray 9/11 first responders seeking medical care?
In 2001, a grieving nation vowed it would “never forget” the 9/11 hijackers’ brutality or the first responders’ indomitable courage.
A Quality Improvement Assessment of the Delivery of Mental Health Services among WTC Responders Treated in the Community
The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) provides mental health services through diverse service delivery mechanisms, however there are no current benchmarks to evaluate utilization or quality.
9/11 Responders Encouraged to Register for Health Benefits
The death this month of yet another FBI employee who responded to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and a looming deadline for 9/11 responders to sign up for some health-related benefits is leading to renewed efforts…
9/11 Memorial & Museum Glade to open at the end of May
Life changed after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and few know this better than the first responders to the World Trade Center.
Metabolic Syndrome Biomarkers of World Trade Center Airway Hyperreactivity: A 16-Year Prospective Cohort Study
Airway hyperreactivity (AHR) related to environmental exposure is a significant public health risk worldwide.