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World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 032, 033, and 068-Peripheral Neuropathy; Finding of Insufficient Evidence
Upon reviewing the scientific and medical literature, including information provided by the petitioners, the Administrator has determined that there is insufficient evidence available to support taking further action at this time regarding peripheral neuropathy.
‘That’s karma’: 9/11 survivor advocates react to Giuliani applying for WTC Healthcare Program
Michael Barasch told The Chief last week that Giuliani had mulled for years whether or not to join the WTCHP for his reactive airway disease that was caused by the toxins swirling around ground zero, but only felt comfortable doing so after lawmakers passed legislation funding the program through 2040.
Rudy Giuliani Wants 9/11 Health Fund to Cover His Medical Bills
Giuliani, who was mayor of New York City during 9/11, is seeking enrollment in the World Trade Center Health Program, which was established to provide free healthcare to people who suffered long-term illnesses linked to exposure to toxins after the attacks.
Rudy Giuliani seeks to join 9/11 health program amid pneumonia battle
Giuliani, 81, was hospitalized May 3. His spokesperson, Ted Goodman, said the former New York City mayor was being treated for pneumonia.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)-Related Mortality Among World Trade Center-Exposed and Non-World Trade Center-Exposed Rescue and Recovery Workers
This study evaluated ALS mortality rates in World Trade Center (WTC)-exposed and non-WTC-exposed rescue/recovery workers.
Rudy Giuliani remains hospitalized but out of intensive care: spokesman
“Mayor Rudy Giuliani is out of the ICU and will spend some time recovering before leaving the hospital,” the spokesman said.
West Islip event a reminder to ailing 9/11 first responders of benefits still available
Now, said LaFerrera, 67, of North Babylon, he sees it as his duty to make sure first responders to Ground Zero are informed, including about how they could be eligible for workers’ compensation from New York State.
NY National Guard could finally get 9/11 workers’ comp
Democratic State Senator Lea Webb and Assemblymember Kwani O’Pharrow held a press conference on Wednesday to rally support for a bill that could finally close a loophole that denied care to those 9/11 responders, 25 years later.
Dozens of fallen police officers added to New York state memorial in Albany
The 39th annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members of the Law Enforcement Community took place at Saint Mary’s Church on Lodge Street.
Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program
Beneficiaries have access to doctors who specialize in Sept. 11-related illnesses, and the patients don’t face co-payments or deductibles.