Lincoln County Republican Women’s Club hosted their annual first responder appreciation luncheon on Sept. 12 this year with the focus being on 9/11. It’s been 21 years since the tragedy happened. More.
Remembering the sometimes forgotten 9/11 first responders
As 21st anniversary nears, advocates keep telling the stories of 9/11 victims, first responders, families
Mary Fetchet, executive director for Voices Center for Resilience, said many 9/11 victims, first responders and families did not get the long-term support, mental health care and wellness they needed. More.
VOICES Annual Symposium Partners with International Law Enforcement to Address Mass Violence
September 9 and 10, 2022, Voices Center for Resilience is sponsoring its 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium in partnership with the Leadership in Counterterrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA) and the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence (INVICTM). More.
Jacksonville 9/11 first responder battling cancer dropped from WTC health program after insurance provider switch
A 9/11 first responder battling stage four cancer said he can’t afford medical treatments after losing benefits from the World Trade Center Health Program. The program covers eligible first responders and survivors of the September 11th terror attacks at no cost. More.
September 11 Victim Aid and Compensation Fast Facts
From 2001 to 2003, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) processed claims relating to injuries and deaths caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In 2011, the fund was re-opened to compensate first responders and individuals who later experienced health problems related to 9/11. More.
Congress called to fund medical program for 9/11 survivors
A medical program for survivors of the September 11 attacks is said to be “dangerously” close to running out of funding and advocates are sounding the alarm and asking congress to step in. More.
Can PTSD cause dementia? Imaging of 9/11 first responders suggests it's possible
First responders to the World Trade Centers terrorist attacks on 9/11 display who are affected by cognitive impairment (CI) and post-traumatic stress disorder display early signs of neurodegeneration that are unique to their experiences. More.
Stony Brook study finds link between dementia and 9/11 first responders
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Stony Brook University’s World Trade Center Health and Wellness Program have found traces of dementia in first responders who worked at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks. More.