Still responding: 25 years of 9/11's evolving health crisis: Part 1 episode artwork

EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 20 MIN

Still responding: 25 years of 9/11's evolving health crisis: Part 1

from 20-Minute Health Talk · host Northwell Health

This year marks 25 years since 9/11 — remembered for the lives lost that day, but also for a health crisis still unfolding for those exposed to Ground Zero's toxic dust and debris. Jacqueline Moline, MD, who helped launch medical surveillance for 9/11-exposed patients within weeks of the attacks, joins Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MBA, to describe the earliest symptoms she saw — including the relentless "WTC cough" — the far wider range of people affected beyond firefighters and police, from construction workers to Lower Manhattan residents, and how the health toll unfolded in waves over the following decades. Northwell is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 10, 2026

Embed this episode

Northwell WTC Health Program director Jacqueline Moline, MD, describes the earliest symptoms she saw—including the relentless ”WTC cough”—and how the health toll unfolded in waves over the following decades.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

Still responding: 25 years of 9/11's evolving health crisis: Part 1

0:00 20:09

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk?

This episode is 20 minutes long.

When was this 20-Minute Health Talk episode published?

This episode was published on September 10, 2026.

Can I download this 20-Minute Health Talk episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!