When Supervisory Special Agent Melissa Morrow answered the call of duty on September 16, 2001, she unknowingly stepped into a toxic cloud that would silently follow her for years to come. More.
The Legacy of Special Agent Melissa Morrow and the Continuing Sacrifice of 9/11 First Responders
ERHA and PAHO Partner to Enhance Emergency Preparedness with Mass Casualty Training
Port-of-Spain, 24 February 2025 (PAHO): The PAHO/WHO TTO recently collaborated with the Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) to enhance national emergency preparedness through the implementation of a comprehensive, hands-on mass casualty management training program. 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.
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.
We Remember: The 9/11 Legacy Foundation’s Mission to Keep History Alive
In the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, America came together in a way the world had never seen before. In the face of unimaginable tragedy, there was unity, resilience, and a shared determination to rebuild and remember. More.
Albany pols push bill honoring families of sanitation workers who died of 9/11-related cancers
Albany lawmakers are pushing a bill that would offer family members of late sanitation workers who cleaned up Ground Zero some of the same benefits provided to loved ones of first responders who died from 9/11-related illnesses. More.
Mental Health Integrated Emergency Preparedness for the Public School Workforce
Public schools in the United States must prepare for acts of violence and other emergencies. This study focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of a mental health integrated emergency preparedness intervention for the public-school workforce, emphasizing psychological preparedness, peer support and shared leadership. 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.