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FDNY death toll from 9/11-related illnesses reaches agency’s 9/11 toll
The number of FDNY members who have died from 9/11-related illnesses is now equal to the number who died on the day of the attacks: 343 the day of, and 343 in the years that have followed.
9/11-related illnesses have now killed same number of FDNY firefighters as day of attacks: “An ongoing tragedy”
Ansbro and James Brosi, president of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, both called for increased funding to the FDNY World Trade Center Health Program.
FDNY’s Ground Zero-related illness deaths reach 343, same death toll as number who died on 9/11
On Saturday morning, retired Firefighter Robert Fulco died of pulmonary fibrosis that was linked to the toxic cloud swirling above Ground Zero in the days and weeks after the terror attacks.
Number of FDNY members who died of 9/11 illnesses now matches how many were lost at Ground Zero
Since the 22nd anniversary of Sept. 11, two more FDNY members have died — EMT Hilda Vannata and retired firefighter Robert Fulco — marking the 342nd and 343rd deaths since the attacks.
Post-traumatic stress disorder and risk of first-time and repeated opioid-related hospitalizations among World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees
Improved treatment of and increased screenings for PTSD may reduce the likelihood of opioid misuse in this population and consequently overdoses, hospitalizations, and healthcare costs.
New State Law Addresses Informing Benefits for 9/11’s Forgotten Victims
The legislation will expand participation in programs devoted to compensation and health care for those living and working in the area of the 9/11 attacks.
352 names added to memorial at 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial Park
The memorial wall, which has nearly 2,500 already etched, bears the names of both uniformed first responders and those who worked or volunteered at ground zero.
On The Heels Of 9/11, Gillibrand, Schumer, Garbarino, Braun, Nadler, D’esposito, Goldman Champion Bipartisan Push To Include Senate-Passed Amendment To Help Close World Trade Center Health Program Funding Gap In Final NDAA
Eight years since Congress reauthorized the program, it is estimated that the funding formula will not be able to keep pace with the anticipated costs of providing the program’s services for 9/11 heroes.
World Trade Center Health Program faces major funding shortfall, needs roughly $2 billion, politicians say
Elected officials paint a bleak picture for the program, which provides medical treatment and monitoring for 124,000 Americans still suffering from the health effects of the nation’s worst terror attack.
SBU study reveals WTC 9/11 responders continue to need monitoring of PTSD, cognitive status
A compilation of new research published over the past year suggests the need to delve further into investigating the brain status of responders and their cognitive problems.