WTC Health Program

With cases of COVID-19 increasing rapidly throughout the United States, everyone, especially 9/11 community members, should take precautions to protect themselves and their families during the holidays. Anyone exposed to Ground Zero toxins on and after 9/11 has a dramatically higher risk of developing 68 types of cancer and many respiratory illnesses – chronic health […]

Anyone who lived, worked, or studied in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 has a higher risk of obstructive sleep apnea as a result of their exposure to Ground Zero toxins.  If you have a 9/11-related respiratory or autodigestive condition – such as asthma, sinusitis, or GERD – that contributes to obstructive sleep apnea, you […]

On September 11th, 2001, nobody will ever forget hearing the news about two airplanes crashing into the World Trade Center; or learning that our nation was under attack.  In the midst of all this fear and uncertainty, our first responders demonstrated an extraordinary strength of character. Words like “bravery,” “courage,” and “valor” are frequently used […]

Emma is Colorado born and bred, but her second love is New York City. A former college athlete, and a current Broadway enthusiast, she visited NYC years ago and she knew she would return. Working for Barasch & McGarry ignited her passion to serve people in need, especially the brave responders and survivors of 9/11, […]

As part of Barasch & McGarry’s work to support the 9/11 community, the firm’s World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) department has recently been expanded. The firm is equipped to assist clients with the often-complicated enrollment process. The Program is set up to provide medical monitoring and treatment of certified WTC-related health conditions for 9/11 […]

It is estimated that approximately 500,000 people were exposed to the WTC toxins in the 8 months after the 9/11 attacks. Yet, according to the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), only 113,000 people have enrolled for its free health care and only about 33,500 are women. The fact that so few women have enrolled […]