Rutgers still focusing on care for 9/11 responders, survivors 25 years later

At least 6,900 New Jerseyans who survived the 9/11 terrorist attack on New York City have received free treatments for cancers, lung diseases, mental health issues, and other health conditions linked to the terrifying and toxic soup at Ground Zero. Their care is coordinated through the World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers University, part [

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 957

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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At least 6,900 New Jerseyans who survived the 9/11 terrorist attack on New York City have received free treatments for cancers, lung diseases, mental health issues, and other health conditions linked to the terrifying and toxic soup at Ground Zero.

Their care is coordinated through the World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers University, part of a nationwide program that has benefitted more than 144,000 Americans since two commercial …

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