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September 11: New Jersey Hospitals Remember

A Proclamation From Gov. James McGreevey to NJHA Recognizing the Response by New Jersey's Hospitals on Sept. 11, 2001. (.pdf file size 97KB)

"To those of you who serve with us in New Jersey’s healthcare community - you have our utmost appreciation and respect. September 11 was a horrible moment in our nation's history, but we can find a measure of reassurance in the calm and capable response of our healthcare system and the unmatched resolve and commitment of our staff and citizens."
Gary S. Carter, President & CEO, NJHA

"We found NJHA's information invaluable during the entire crisis. Your regular dispatches were timely, accurate and helpful. It was reassuring to know that we were not alone in dealing with this tragedy. We’re glad that NJHA staff were all there working with us and for us."
Joan Quigley, Vice President
Bon Secours/Canterbury Health Partnership, Jersey City.
NJHA 9-11 Relief Fund Dollars Going Directly to N.J. Families, December 21, 2001

"New Jersey Hospitals Shine on the Darkest of Days," Healthcare New Jersey. Vol. 10, No. 9, Sept. 2001.(.pdf file 105 KB 4 pgs.)
NJHA’s newsletter describes the events of September 11th, the hospital response, week one and the aftermath as well as NJHA’s role with the dissemination of information.

Search for World Trade Center Disaster Victims
The database is removed from service. It was last updated on October 3, 2001 10:00 a.m. The information contained in this database has been provided by hospitals in New Jersey and contains information from New Jersey hospitals only. Individuals can key in the name of a missing individual and the database search will report back if the individual was treated in a New Jersey hospital and whether they were released or admitted.

N.J. Hospitals Patient Information/Victim Search Hotline and Missing Persons Resources
Anyone seeking information about a person in the World Trade Center disaster may contact the N.J. Hospitals Patient Information/Victim Search Hotline at 201-915-2782. This N.J. hospitals hotline has been established by the Jersey City Medical Center in cooperation with New Jersey Hospital Association and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Visit also Liberty Healthcare System - Jersey City Medical Center Web site with a complete description of it and how to send e-mail to the Hotline. Use NJHA’s database of World Trade Center Victims Treated by N.J. hospitals (updated Oct. 3, 2001 10:00 a.m.). You may also contact the N.J. Department of Health’s Victims and Families Hotline - 866-NJCRISIS (866-652-7474) TTY/TDD - 609-943-4111 to search for or report a missing person. Click here for additional authoritative resources for locating or reporting missing persons, many specifically for New Jerseyans.

Mental Health Resources
Click here to find several resources selected by NJHA to assist hospitals and consumers cope with the World Trade Center disaster. It includes a comprehensive listing of N.J. hospital contact information for facilities offering counseling or support and it will be updated regularly. Additionally, resources below provide Web links and authoritative recommendations for book/printed-resources for support, grief, trauma and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for three audiences: adults, children and healthcare professionals.

Blood Donation Sites Overwhelmed: Citizens Urged to Give Blood in Coming Days

N.J. Hospitals Respond to Trade Center Disaster

World Trade Center Attacks - Lingering Airborne Hazards
Bethesda, MD: National Library of Medicine.
Offers authoritative articles, and links to government, consumer health and medical organizations that provide expert information on topic of contaminants in the air related to the World Trade Center disaster. Additional Resources for Bioterrorism Preparedness - Web sites, Literature, Print & Audiovisual Resources


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