A 9/11 responder with life-threatening pancreatic cancer was told this week that he couldn't start chemotherapy. Two others with new cancer diagnoses were also denied treatment, according to Dr. David Prezant, chief medical officer of the New York City Fire Department and director of its World Trade Center Health Program. More.
As health program stalls and certifications stop, some critically ill 9/11 responders are left without care
May 30, 2002 Commemoration
This May 30th marks the 23rd anniversary of the formal end of recovery operations at Ground Zero. To commemorate this milestone, we will honor the courage and sacrifice of 9/11 rescue, recovery, and relief workers, commemorate those who have died due to 9/11-related illnesses and injuries, and recognize the spirit of survivors and members of the downtown community. More.
May is Mental Health Month: Coping Before, During, and After Disasters
Disasters don’t just impact physical safety; they take a significant toll on mental health. As communities across Oregon observe Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management is encouraging individuals, responders, and communities to prioritize emotional well-being before, during, and after emergencies. More.
Dr. John Howard was NOT Reinstated as Administrator of the WTC Health Program
It appears that Dr. John Howard, Director of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) was not properly reinstated as Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program, as the Health and Human Services Department told the NY Republican Members of Congress which they announced on April 5. More.
'We're all ticking time bombs': Budget cuts gut 9/11 health protections as community braces for crisis
The 9/11 health program that monitors and treats thousands of people exposed to toxic dust during the 2001 terrorist attack is under threat — again. More.
NIOSH Temporarily Reverses Cuts to Programs Benefiting Firefighters Including 9/11 Survivors
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has agreed to rehire staffers on programs benefiting firefighters, after the Department of Health and Human Services canceled the World Trade Center Health Program, the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and more. More.
Torture and Secret C.I.A. Prisons Haunt 9/11 Case in Judge’s Ruling
When a military judge threw out a defendant’s confession in the Sept. 11 case this month, he gave two main reasons. The prisoner’s statements, the judge ruled, were obtained through the C.I.A.’s use of torture, including beatings and sleep deprivation. More.
Brett Eagleson to Newsmax: Trump Must Provide ‘Answers’ on Saudi Links to 9/11
Brett Eagleson, president of the group 9/11 Justice, told Newsmax on Tuesday that the Trump administration needs to provide “answers” to the families of the victims of 9/11 about the involvement of an alleged Saudi intelligence agent in the buildup to the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. More.