Jack and Jill of America recognizes the importance of health, leading healthy lifestyles, and having awareness of the health issues and disparities that affect our communities. To that end, GSM develops and implements activities that help GSM mothers, their families, and the entire Greater Suburban Maryland community to support physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. Current GSM health initiatives focus on addressing aging, disease prevention, Lupus awareness, and learning healthier cooking techniques. There are also on-going opportunities for mothers to engage is activities that improve moral, increase productivity, and lower stress levels