Tom Tschida Nurse Kathe Benn takes a patient's blood pressure. The new Health Unit facilities also include covered parking for the ambulance. The Dryden Health Unit relocated to its new facilities in Building 4822 to better serve employees. The Health Unit's task is threefold.
Emergency response is primary.
NASA Dryden and the Air Force work together in emergencies, providing Air Force transportation to the nearest hospital if a patient needs serious medical attention. Medical surveillance exams and occupational injuries are secondary, while Space Shuttle support is their third priority. A brightly decorated reception room greets patients. Offices, restrooms, electrocardiogram rooms, two fully equipped exam rooms and an eye and hearing station occupy the Health Unit. With a combination of reasons to move, including avoiding the flight line and needing to upgrade the facility, the new place is not only better equipped, but also more convenient.