Category Archives: Health Issues

Little help for New York 9/11 survivors eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine

While the thousands of people with World Trade Center-related illnesses are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than the general population, the World Trade Center Health Program they rely on has no access to vaccines and no way to help people find one. 

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Hiding in plain sight: NYPD veteran uncovers clues for detecting skin cancer

Retired NYPD Detective Ron Licciardi has skin cancer. Luckily, it was caught early. The Skin Cancer Foundation shares his story so people can learn the signs that can literally save their skin, and perhaps their lives.

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Ninth annual report from the World Trade Center Victim Compensation Fund (VCF)

The ninth annual report from the World Trade Center Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was released on February 16, 2021. Here is the message from the Special Master of the VCF, Rupa Bhattacharyya and a link to the full report.

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