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Severe exposure during 9/11 cleanup linked to early-onset dementia in responders

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that individuals who responded to the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks and were heavily exposed to dust and debris were significantly more likely to develop dementia before the age of 65. More.

Mayo Clinic 9/11 cancer patients caught in coverage confusion

The Mayo Clinic is exiting a federal program that covers medical care for people sickened from the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, according to two patients and an organization that advocates for 9/11 responders and survivors. More.

Prominent 9/11 advocates on tour to educate Floridians about health program

Michael Barasch, a prominent public figure and advocate for 9/11 victims and their families will join Richard Alles, a cancer survivor and retired Fire Department of New York battalion chief, on a statewide educational tour of Florida for 9/11 first responders and survivors. More.

Sarlo, Cryan Bill Would Aid Surviving Families of 9-11 Responders

The widows and children of State Troopers who passed away as a result of 9-11 related illnesses after the existing qualifying deadline of July 8, 2019 would be entitled to accidental death benefits, under terms of legislation sponsored by Senator Paul Sarlo and Senator Joe Cryan that was approved by a Senate committee today. More.

Trump’s funding cuts put SUNY programs for 9/11 responders, women’s health at risk

The Trump administration’s efforts to curb research funding has put treatment for 9/11 first responders, studies of top causes of death in older women, and other life-saving programs on college campuses at risk, the State University of New York warned. More.

Federal, state legislation supports 9/11 responders

First responders and survivors from Sept. 11 may soon have better access to healthcare and compensation, thanks to new bipartisan legislation at the federal and state levels. More.

Federal, state legislation supports 9/11 responders

First responders and survivors from Sept. 11 may soon have better access to healthcare and compensation, thanks to new bipartisan legislation at the federal and state levels. More.

NY officials push 9/11 health care bill

U.S. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) along with U.S. Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) and Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) reallied in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday for the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2025. More.