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Officer Who Called in 9/11 Attack on Pentagon Dies from Service-Related Cancer

A local department is mourning the loss of a historic law enforcement hero who has passed away from service-related cancer. The officer is Arlington County Police Department Corporal Barry Foust. More.

Advocates say access to mental health resources crucial, after 6 injured in Springfield shooting

Mental health advocates in Springfield say its crucial for resources to be more accessible in the community, especially for survivors of violence, following a mass shooting on the southside of the city that left six injured. More.

World Trade Center Health Program Launches National Awareness Initiative to Reach Those Who Were Impacted by 9/11 as Children or Teens

As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is launching a national awareness initiative this summer to reach those who were children and teens on 9/11 who may be living with physical or mental health conditions. More.

Decades Later, Children Of 9/11 Responders May Face Elevated Mental Health Risks

A new study suggests the psychological toll of September 11 extended well beyond the World Trade Center responders who lived through it. More than two decades later, their now-adult children are showing measurably higher rates of PTSD, anxiety, depression, and alcohol use disorder. More.

Prioritize well-being this Mental Health Awareness Month with ADA resources

The American Dental Association offers a variety of resources to help dentists prioritize their well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month and every other month of the year. More.

Include pets in your disaster prep, officials say

June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and since we’re moving into wildfire season, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reminds us that prepping now can literally be the difference between life and death for our animal friends. More.

WTC Health Program member Nadia shares her story with Devon Rodriguez

Nadia was exposed to harmful debris at Ground Zero. She talks to Devon Rodriguez about her personal battle against metaplastic breast cancer and her experience receiving treatment from the World Trade Center Health Program. More.

The long shadow of 9/11: Mental health outcomes in adult children of World Trade Center Responders with PTSD

Intergenerational transmission of trauma (ITT) has been documented among offspring of parents exposed to war, genocide, and interpersonal violence, yet little is known about ITT among families of World Trade Center responders (WTC-R). More.