911 Health Watch is dedicated to making sure our nation remembers and cares for the heroes and survivors of 9/11. If you are a responder who was there, a survivor, or a supporter, join us to keep informed about the programs created by the Zadroga Act.

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Why We Need 911 Health Watch

It took years to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act in 2010 and to renew it in 2015 and extend it in 2019 but the effort to ensure the proper and continued long-term commitment to the health and well-being of 9/11 responders, survivors, and their families endures.

911 Health Watch monitors the programs created by the law and are ready to address any lapses in delivery of services and, if necessary, suggest changes to better serve you, our community of heroes, survivors, and their families.

911 Health Watch was created to ensure we will never forget.

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Worsened longitudinal visit-to-visit-FEV1-variation and mortality in WTC exposed FDNY workers: a 23-year landmark analysis

Worsened-FEV1-variation with greater time post-9/11/2001 is a mortality risk-factor associated with obesity and weight-variation. The association of Worsened-FEV1-variation and weight-variation may reflect concurrent metabolic and pulmonary instability that increase vulnerability to death.

Broken Promise: Federal staffing cuts delay medical care for 9/11 survivors still battling health issues

Federal staffing cuts made by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, have hollowed out that solemn promise for 9/11 survivors. The processing of claims has slowed, leading to delays in medical screening and treatment.

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Press Statements

Court Issues Ruling Against New York City in the Fight for Release of September 11th Archive

This Court ruling is historic, the first legal decision to address the City’s failure to open its long-secret September 11th archive. The public is entitled to know what the City knew about the true state of environmental hazards in lower Manhattan and when it learned those facts, all the while assuring the public that air quality was “safe and acceptable.”

911 Health Watch Statement on Court Decision Granting Discovery in Article 78 Proceeding

“We are glad that Judge Clynes has granted us discovery in our Article 78 proceeding against the City of New York.”

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The Blog

Scammers target Sept. 11th Victim Compensation Fund

Consumers are reporting a new imposter scam — this time the callers are pretending to be with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF).

Understanding Bankruptcy Exemptions Covering September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Payments

Some injured and ill 9/11 responders and survivors, who have experienced personal bankruptcy are now finally receiving compensation for the 9/11 injuries under the federal legislation.

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