WTC Health Program

After the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and in the weeks and months that followed, more than half a million people were exposed to Ground Zero toxins in Lower Manhattan below Canal Street. Despite initial claims that the air was safe to breathe, all of the responders and survivors […]

On this Veterans Day, once again, we honor the men and women who have served our wonderful country. We recognize and thank those who protect our nation and whose sacrifices and service make us safe. We must never take our security for granted. We also acknowledge the 248th birthday of the Marine Corps and thank […]

A new study by the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program will examine the long-term health of survivors aged 21 years or younger at the time of the 9/11 attacks who were exposed to Ground Zero toxins in Lower Manhattan. Many of these young survivors were living in area neighborhoods including Two Bridges, TriBeCa, Battery […]

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. If you were a first responder at Ground Zero or working, living, or studying in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11, you have a higher risk of developing respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer resulting from exposure to Ground Zero toxins, including pancreatic cancer. Barasch & McGarry […]

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month.  Both first responders and people who worked, lived, or studied in Lower Manhattan on or after 9/11 have a higher risk of developing many severe respiratory illnesses and 69 different types of cancer from exposure to Ground Zero toxins, including liver cancer. Barasch & McGarry represents nearly 300 members […]

Today, October 19, 2023, would have been the 58th birthday of NYPD Detective Luis G. Alvarez, a 9/11 hero whose testimony persuaded Congress to establish permanent compensation benefits for 9/11 community members with cancer or respiratory illness and their families.  Detective Alvarez, who appeared before Congress with comedian and 9/11 advocate Jon Stewart, died only […]