Archive of News (2021)
Cancer cases, medical complications surge for 9/11 survivors, CDC report says
Of the 104,223 enrollees in the World Trade Center Health Program, a federal benefits plan for survivors and responders, 58% of all program members contracted at least one illness caused by 9/11 as of last year.
The Women Left Out of Post-9/11 Health Care
Only a few “women-specific” conditions, such as breast and ovarian cancers, have been officially recognized by the WTCHP.
Autoimmune diseases may be rising for 9/11 survivors. But the government hasn’t acknowledged a link.
People with those diseases aren’t eligible for free health care or compensation.
To Mark 20th Anniversary of 9/11, Governor Hochul Signs Three Pieces of Legislation to Support 9/11 and Communications First Responders
The bills make it easier for WTC first responders to apply for WTC benefits.
Stuyvesant HS student near Ground Zero on 9/11 now NYC teacher with cancer
“One of the reasons I got sick was the rush to get back to normal. I worry about the rush to normal during the coronavirus pandemic.”
NYC pension worker suffers from lung disease after 9/11
A non-smoker, she developed “smoker’s cough” and was diagnosed with emphysema/lung disease and lymphoma. She underwent six months of grueling hemotherapy.
9/11 20 years later: Roswell Park continues to provide care for first responders
Prior to Roswell Park getting approval first responders previously had to go all the way to New York City for free treatments.
New Yorkers heeded calls to return to normal after 9/11. Some fear that decision made them sick
“There were 300,000 downtown office workers, 25,000 downtown residents and 50,000 students and teachers living, working and going to school. And they were all exposed to the same toxins as the firefighters and cops.”
What health threats did 9/11 first responders face?
An estimated 400,000 persons were exposed to toxic contaminants and other factors.
To honor 9/11 survivors, increase health funding
It has become clear that the funding levels provided to the World Trade Center Health Program cannot keep up with the increased cost of caring for sick responders and survivors.