JSC Wellness Program

The JSC Wellness Program is a consolidated effort between Occupational Health, Human Resources, Starport Services, and JSC Safety Office to foster an environment that supports healthy lifestyle choices and behavioral change through health education, clinical services, fitness and other opportunities. 

Health Related Fitness Program

The Health Related Fitness Program is a 12-week program available at the Gilruth Center offering personalized exercise prescriptions along with informative classes on health and fitness issues. The program includes a medical screening. Exercise programs are individually prescribed from fitness assessments and may include Stairmasters, rowing machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, walking and jogging, and weight training. Some classes include short lectures on the role of exercise in health, caloric expenditure, stress reduction, aging, strength training, weight management, and cardiovascular disease risks.

Safety and Total Health Day

Safety and Total Health Day occurs annually and emphasizes the commitment of JSC to extend health and safety beyond the work place.  On this day, the JSC workforce is dedicated to learning more about safety and health topics.  Special booths are set up in the common areas and subject matter experts speak to employees about important health and safety topics.

JSC Clinic

The JSC Clinic in Building 8 is available to JSC employees for emergency treatment of illness or accidents. In addition, the Clinic offers employees the “Total Health” wellness program that provides physical examinations and other services that promote a healthier lifestyle. Highlights include periodic physical examinations based on age; early detection screening tests including mammograms, prostate specific antigen tests, and EKG/Stress tests; as well as a Health Related Fitness Program; Nutrition Intervention Program; and health, safety and medical topics lending library.