Occupational Health
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.
Olga Emgushov
Olga Emgushov, MD, MPH, FACOEM, is the Interim Director of Health and Medical Services and Senior Medical Officer within the Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer (OCHMO) at NASA. Her primary responsibilities include providing executive oversight of Employee Health Programs across all NASA Centers to optimize productivity, safety, and well-being for all employees.
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Disciplines of Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Program
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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Electronic Health Records System (EHRS)
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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Employee Resources
International Medical Support and Evacuation
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.
