The Trump administration's Health and Human Services Department (HHS) sent out reinstatement notices to staff members who were part of a federal healthcare program for 9/11 survivors, following a reduction in force at HHS and its subagencies as part of Trump's efforts to optimize the federal government. More.
Trump admin reinstates 9/11 survivors program staff following HHS reorganization
HHS revokes some layoff notices, including to 9/11 program
The Department of Health and Human Services formally revoked some layoff notices on Tuesday, multiple federal health officials told CBS News, restoring some staff at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. More.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors 9/11 hero and supports Gold-Star families
In Chicago’s Edison Park, Midwesterners came together on Tuesday in the spirit of family, friendship, and first responders. Many watched the events of September 11, 2001 live on television, as some witnessed the tragedy in person. More.
Schumer, Gillibrand slam Trump and RFK Jr. over cut 9/11 program: ‘Political chaos is jeopardizing healthcare of heroes’
New York Dem Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Sunday blasted what they called a “cruel” effort by President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to dismantle the World Trade Center Health Program. The pols said at a press conference that 16 more doctors and staff tied to the program were abruptly fired Friday night. More.
9/11 first responders having trouble accessing World Trade Center health program
New York leaders say they are becoming worried when it comes to the Sept. 11 health care program made to help first responders. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said that because of federal cuts, first responders throughout the state have been having trouble accessing the World Trade Center health program. More.
As health program stalls and certifications stop, some critically ill 9/11 responders are left without care
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
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.
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.