Some families are still pushing for recognition after their loved ones died from cancer that they believe is linked to Sept. 11, but that the federal government won't recognize as such. The World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund cancer latency policy stipulates that many cancers diagnosed before Sept. 11, 2005, cannot be considered linked to the attacks, and therefore those victims and their families are not eligible for federal benefits.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a program called Career Pathways Training, which will provide funding to recruit and train thousands of much-needed workers.
DoD is taking a four-pronged approach to improve military hospitals and clinics following a drop in patient load that has caused providers' skills to deteriorate.
The donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies will also expand financial aid for the school's other graduate programs, including nursing and public health.