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						It is NASA’s policy to promote and maintain the physical and mental health of Agency employees in the workplace, ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and confirm the quality of services provided to NASA personnel is optimal.					
  Director Health and Medical SystemsJade Spurgeon
Dr. Jade Spurgeon, MD, MPH, is the Director of Health and Medical Systems within the Office of the Chief Health and Medical Office (OCHMO) located at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC.  Her primary responsibilities are to provide oversight of all occupational health operations for NASA employees in all environments, including space flight and ground activities, to optimize employee performance and wellbeing.
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NASA’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all NASA employees and  provides direct counseling, access to employee support groups, and leads outreach initiatives.
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The EHRS, deployed under direction by OCHMO, is used across NASA by two OH service providing entities; Medical Clinics and Environmental Health/Industrial Hygiene (EH/IH) Offices.
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The Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) benefits are administered by the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Office of Workers’ Compensation Program.
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NASA’s missions require employees traveling all over the globe. Foreign travel may be required to support a launch, present at an international conference, train in a remote location, or partner with a country to advance their exploration and space efforts.
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