The Dryden Health Unit in Bldg. 4822 is open 7:30-4:00 with a nurse on site from 6:00 to 7:30 in case of an emergency. The Health Unit staff primarily serves civil servants, but it will treat contractors for job-related health concerns and emergencies. For civil servants, the Health Unit provides job certification physicals, treats workplace illnesses and injuries, and provides travel clearances. It provides health education, promotion, and screening, including periodical physicals.

The Dryden Fitness Center in Bldg. 4809 is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to both civil servants and contractors, but they must obtain a medical clearance through the Health Unit (described below, Bldg. 4822) before use. Among the offerings of the Fitness Center are three classes daily. Eventually, there will be a new fitness facility located behind the Health Unit. For further information about the Fitness Center, see NASA Dryden Flight Research Center Welcome Brochure.