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Hard on the Heart: 9/11 and Cardiovascular Disease
The events of September 11, 2001, broke the heart of America. The injury and pain of that day remain with us still. A recent study supports a link between the events of 9/11, post-traumatic stress and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. From witnessing or participating in a frightening or dangerous event, many people suffer entrenched […]
May 1, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged cardiovascular disease, heart disease, WTC Registry Leave a comment
New WTC Health Program Research Recommendations
The Science and Technology Advisory Committee (STAC) plays an important role in driving research and recommendations for the WTC Health Program (WTCHP). The group recently prioritized research aims for this year. Established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, the advisory committee is made up of those with a helpful and […]
April 28, 2014 Posted in Zadroga Act Tagged James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, WTC Health Program Leave a comment
VCF Appeals Hearings Underway in New York
In January of this year, the first September 11 Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) appeal hearings were held in New York City. Rulings on claims and appeals hearings are finally underway. For victims of 9/11, the wait for compensation has been trying. After filing a claim and required documentation, many victims have waited years for their […]
April 24, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged VCF, vcf appeals, vcf claims Leave a comment
WTC Health Registry: What Is It?
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Registry tracks the health of more than 71,000 people exposed to the WTC terrorist attacks. What are the goals of the registry and what have we learned so far? Patient registries are databases that follow the health of a defined group of patients over time. Registries help healthcare providers, […]
April 21, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged vcf claims, WTC Registry Leave a comment
World Trade Center Health Program: Just the Facts
The World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) provides assessment, monitoring and treatment services to eligible emergency responders and others who were injured and exposed to toxic chemicals during and after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Last December, the WTCHP released updated statistics about the services it provides to members enrolled in the program. The […]
April 17, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged WTC Health Program, WTCHP Leave a comment
Healthcare for WTC Survivors Outside of New York
Where can you go for healthcare and monitoring if you are a WTC survivor and do not live in New York? More than 65,000 members were enrolled in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) as of December, 2013. Although most members reside in the New York City area, 6,479 members live elsewhere. The Nationwide […]
April 14, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged Nationwide Provider Network, WTC Health Program, WTCHP Leave a comment
New Cancers Added to World Trade Center Health Conditions
In February of this year, four cancers were proposed for addition to conditions treated by the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. In the past, the administrator of the WTC Health Program has added to the list of health conditions known to be associated with the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. […]
April 10, 2014 Posted in 9/11 Injuries Tagged cancers, VCF, WTC Health Program Leave a comment
The VCF: Who Is in Charge?
The September 11 Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) was created to provide compensation to people injured and killed because of the terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001. By law, operation of the VCF requires a Special Master to administer the fund. In 2011, Sheila Birnbaum was appointed by United States Attorney General Eric Holder […]
April 7, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged special master, VCF, VCF Special Master Leave a comment
Are the Allocated VCF Funds Going to be Enough?
The expansion of VCF claim eligibility to victims of various cancers is a victory for first responders, rescue workers, cleanup workers and others who braved the aftermath of 9/11 to help pick up the pieces. However, the increase in size of the pool of potential claimants also raises questions about whether the $2.775 billion allocated […]
April 3, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged 9/11 Injuries, vcf claims Leave a comment
Why the VCF Was Expanded to Cover Prostate Cancer
One of the primary purposes of the James Zadroga Act and the new Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) was to extend coverage beyond those who suffered immediate injuries in the wake of 9/11—and to account for the increasing number of first responders, rescue workers and others who were still being diagnosed with cancers and other chronic […]
March 31, 2014 Posted in Victim Compensation Fund Tagged prostrate cancer, Victim Compensation Fund Leave a comment
