On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, leading to nearly 3,000 deaths. In the weeks and months following the attacks, thousands of first responders and recovery workers put their own physical and mental health at risk by reporting to Ground Zero to aid in the recovery efforts. More.
How the 9/11 Attacks Affected Cancer Prevalence
The Sick Hero: 3 Health Issues of 9/11 First Responders
Millions of Americans and people around the world were stunned as they watched on television news of two commercial passenger planes that crashed into the World Trade Center twin towers on September 11, 2001. As the rest of the world watched in shock, more than 90,000 Americans sprung to action and volunteered to help look for survivors. More.
The Sick Hero: 3 Health Issues of 9/11 First Responders
Millions of Americans and people around the world were stunned as they watched on television news of two commercial passenger planes that crashed into the World Trade Center twin towers on September 11, 2001. More.
Assistant Chief of FDNY EMS dies of 9/11 illness
FDNY EMS Assistant Chief Alvin Suriel, a lifelong lifesaver who helped oversee the department’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic died Tuesday following a short battle with an aggressive 9/11 cancer, the FDNY said. He was 52. More.
9/11 Firefighter Honored With Street Renaming in Island Park
Firefighter John R. Elges did not die on September 11, 2001 but the sickness he developed after that tragic day eventually took his life, like many other heroes who we have lost since. Making his way to Ground Zero with other members of his firehouse, Elges worked the pile for ten grueling days, sifting through the rubble helping recovery efforts as did thousands of others in the aftermath. More.
Trauma and 9/11: Facing Challenges Together - PART I, INTERVIEW II
As part of our virtual series, "Trauma and 9/11: Facing Challenges Together," our next interview is with Ed Cetnar, Superintendent of Police, Port Authority Police Department. This second interview will give a chance to hear the perspective of law enforcement leadership on the benefits and importance of addressing post-traumatic stress. More.
End of watch: NYPD salutes heroes fallen from 9/11-related illnesses at somber Police Plaza ceremony
“Fidelis ad mortem,” translates to “faithful until the death,” a Latin phrase the NYPD often use when an officer has reached the end of their watch. Through a stream of glistening tears from onlookers, the NYPD kept that phrase in mind as it added 28 more names to their Hall of Heroes Monday. More.
Trauma and 9/11: Facing Challenges Together – PART 1, INTERVIEW 1
The jarring and difficult nature of the 9/11 attacks brought a new light to how officer trauma is viewed. While societal perspectives of post-traumatic stress have changed over the last few years, stigmas remain. More.