What is ADVet HOMME?

The Active Duty and Veterans’ Holistic Musculoskeletal Management and Enhancement program is a collaboration between CHAMP and VA Dayton to deliver holistic, musculoskeletal pain-management resources, following the DoD Total Force Fitness and VA Whole Health frameworks.

ADVet HOMME contains links to a home exercise program for common musculoskeletal injuries; frequently used VA programs such as My HealtheVet, Whole Health, and VA Video Connect; HPRC nutrition resources; and alternative pain-management strategies such as tai chi and yoga. Follow the links of the specific resources your medical provider recommended, or explore the content ADVet HOMME and HPRC have available.

If you’ve been referred by your medical provider, contact us to start the program and be connected with you VA health coach coordinator or CHAMP health and exercise coordinator. At this time, only active-duty Service Members, their adult families (age 18 or older), and Veterans referred to ADVet HOMME by a participating medical provider are eligible for related coaching and/or education services.

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If you’ve been referred to ADVet HOMME by your medical provider, contact us at  ADVet-HOMME@usuhs.edu  for access to VA health coaching or CHAMP health education services.

Be sure to include the following information in your email:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Branch and status (Active Duty or Veteran)
  • List of Rx3 resources you were referred for (shoulder, low back, hip, knee, ankle, or other holistic resources) All information is treated as confidential. Please allow up to 2 business days for a response.

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  • Corey Pegues Profile Picture

    MS, ATC

    Corey Pegues comes to the ADVet HOMME team with over 18 years of experience working with NCAA Division I athletes as an athletic trainer and physician extender. She worked to rehabilitate injured athletes, get them back on the field as quickly as possible, and motivate them to stick with their recovery programs while keeping them engaged with their teams. Corey likes to go to the beach, hike, and spend time with her family in her free time.

    Education

    • Master of Science (MS) in Allied Health, University of Connecticut
    • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology, University of New Hampshire

  • Michael Smuda Profile Picture

    MSAT, ATC

    Michael Smuda is the ADVet HOMME project manager. A certified athletic trainer with NCAA Division I athletics and orthopedic surgery experience, he has extensive training and understanding of orthopedic injuries which include patient education, diagnosis, interventions, and rehabilitation. In his free time, Michael likes to hike, camp, and attend sporting events with his young family.

    Education

    • Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT), University of North Carolina at Greensboro
    • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance, Quinnipiac University