The dust may have settled at Ground Zero, but for thousands of 9/11 responders, the health fallout is still unfolding.
As the 25th anniversary of September 11 approaches, survivors and responders continue to grapple with the long-term effects of their exposure, including upper and lower respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal problems, musculoskeletal disorders, mental health conditions and various types of cancers.
For 16 years, Mount Sinai has been at the center of New York’s medical response through its World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence.
The program provides medical monitoring, treatment, mental health services…
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