Tag Archives: WTC Health Program
What Is the 9/11 Treatment Referral Program?
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| with the passage of time, many people who are becoming sick with 9/11 illnesses don’t associate their condition with 9/11, and therefore fail to apply for the benefits they deserve.For all of these reasons, the 9/11 Treatment Referral Program was created, with a multilingual staff to assist individuals with information and enrollment. |
WTC Health Program Statistics Reveal a Quiet Crisis
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| The WTC Health Program, which provides free health screenings and medical treatment for persons affected by the terrorist attacks and toxic fallout, has enrolled more than 83,000 people. More than 16 years after the attacks, the program still enrolls members at a rate of 400 to nearly 900 per month. |
WTC Health Program Takes Steps to Address Wait Times for New Initial Health Evaluations
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| For the last 18 months, the WTC Health Program has seen increased applications to enroll in the program, leading to longer-than-acceptable wait times for initial health screenings and certification. These are necessary not only for WTC Health Program services but also for September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) benefits. |
Beyond First Responders: The Emerging Victims of 9/11
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| On May 14, 2007, iHeartRadio host Shelli Sonstein welcomed Dr. Pamela King to her show, Sonstein Sessions, to discuss her battle with 9/11-related cancer. Dr. King continues to teach at the High School of Economics & Finance, at 100 Trinity Place, where she was working on September 11, 2001, mere steps from Ground Zero. |
New NY State Law Allows Unlimited Sick Leave for Government-Employed 9/11 First Responders
New York State lawmakers recently addressed an inequitable situation creating hardship for 9/11 responders who work on state and municipal payrolls outside of New York City. In the years since the terrorist attacks, thousands of first responders and rescue and recovery workers have become sick due to exposure to toxic air at Ground Zero, but […]
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Changed Its Registration Deadline – What Does This Mean for You?
The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund has recently changed its rules regarding the deadline to register for compensation. Historically, a person who was diagnosed with cancer had a strict 2 year window to register with the VCF, which began on the date that they were first diagnosed. If a person registered after this 2 year window […]
The Long-term Impact of 9/11 on New Yorkers’ Health Is Still Unclear
Even though it’s been more than 15 years since the terror attacks on the World Trade Center, it’s important to remember we are still in the “morning after” stage of what will be a long health ordeal. As former NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley stated in 2012, “Cancers take 20 years to develop…and we might […]
Firefighter Union Seeks 9/11 Cancer Registry
FDNY Battalion Chief James Lemonda, president of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, has called for a national cancer registry to gather information necessary to better treat suffering 9/11 responders. At a press conference two days before the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Chief Lemonda voiced support for a proposed […]
Mike Barasch joined John Feal, 20 first responders and Tom Porter in Congress
Last week, Mike Barasch joined John Feal, 20 first responders and Tom Porter in Congress. Tom is the legislative director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). They met with dozens of republican representatives, trying to convince them and their staff of the importance of extending the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.” […]
