EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 20 MIN
Still responding: 25 years of 9/11's evolving health crisis: Part 2
from 20-Minute Health Talk · host Northwell Health
What has 25 years of monitoring revealed about 9/11's long-term health toll — from rising cancer rates to newer risks like early cognitive decline and autoimmune disease? In part 2, Dr. Moline explains how scientific understanding evolved, why the biggest barrier to care is awareness rather than access, and what lessons this disaster holds for responding to future public health crises. 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.
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In the second part of their discussion, Dr. Moline and Sandra discuss how scientific understanding of the health impacts of 9/11 has evolved, why the biggest barrier to care is awareness rather than access — and what lessons this disaster offers for responding to future public health crises.
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