Tag Archives: First Responders

  • Health / News flu

    First responders battle on when flu bug infects state

    Doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters all have a tough job without being sick with the flu.

  • News firstresponders

    STUDY: 9/11 first responders at increased risk of certain cancers

    Rescue and recovery workers exposed to the dust, debris and fumes have already exhibited an increased incidence of prostate and thyroid cancers, plus multiple myeloma, according to a study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association.

  • News Zadroga Act cancer expansion

    Health program for 9/11 first responders to cover dozens of cancers

    On Monday, federal health authorities outlined the 58 types of cancer that will be covered under the Zadroga Act.