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‘This is our final stand.’ 9/11 first responders advocate for WTC Health Program funding

Two 9/11 first responders from Long Island are heading to Washington, D.C. to fight for more funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. More.

‘This is our final stand.’ 9/11 first responders advocate for WTC Health Program funding

Two 9/11 first responders from Long Island are heading to Washington, D.C. to fight for more funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. More.

9/11 survivor speaks about resilience at PRCC’s Women’s Health Symposium

Hundreds of women focused on issues related to their health during an annual gathering at Pearl River Community College. Some 500 women attended the 16th annual Women’s Health Symposium on the PRCC campus Saturday. More.

His wife died of uterine cancer after 9/11. A new rule may offer closure to a long journey.

Denise Shockley was less than a mile away from the Twin Towers when they were struck on Sept. 11, 2001. She ran from the District Council 37 building on Barclay Street to her family’s home on Greenwich Street in lower Manhattan, fleeing the chaos that shrouded New York City more than two decades ago. More.

His wife died of uterine cancer after 9/11. A new rule may offer closure to a long journey.

Denise Shockley was less than a mile away from the Twin Towers when they were struck on Sept. 11, 2001. She ran from the District Council 37 building on Barclay Street to her family’s home on Greenwich Street in lower Manhattan, fleeing the chaos that shrouded New York City more than two decades ago. More.

Health company for 9/11 first responders still falling short: advocates

The company that took over the contract to treat thousands of ill 9/11 responders around the country is still failing to do the job, advocates charge in a new letter to the firm’s parent company. More.

Uterine Cancer Recognized as 9/11-Related; Working With Cancer; Post-Dx Suicide Risk

The CDC added uterine cancer to the list of covered World Trade Center-related conditionsopens in a new tab or window; women enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program will have access to cancer care and treatment if their uterine cancer is related to 9/11 exposures. More.

Uterine Cancer Recognized as 9/11-Related; Working With Cancer; Post-Dx Suicide Risk

The CDC added uterine cancer to the list of covered World Trade Center-related conditionsopens in a new tab or window; women enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program will have access to cancer care and treatment if their uterine cancer is related to 9/11 exposures. More.