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101-year-old Veteran credits exercise for staying motivated.

VA Research recently published findings in suicide screenings, a VA exercise program and alcohol withdrawal treatment.

Each year, VHA's Office of Emergency Management (OEM) conducts disaster-related exercises throughout the nation at strategic hubs, known as Federal Coordinating Centers (FCC), intended for receiving and coordinating patient care.

Simulated hurricane exercise ensures the coordination of needed medical and emergency action assets.

On Aug. 2, a mass-casualty exercise tested Bay Pines VA’s readiness as a Joint Commission-required training to test readiness in support of VA's Fourth Mission. 

A weeklong exercise brought VA assets to one location to demonstrate continuity of effort to execute the networks emergency operations plan.

In this four-part series on VA's Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, you'll see how simulation and emergency preparedness professionals build collective strategies that mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover from tragedies impacting Veterans and their communities.

In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, learn how simulation and emergency preparedness at VA work.

In this four-part series on VA Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts, you will learn about simulation and emergency preparedness at VA.

At the same time, interest is increasing among researchers and clinicians in using complementary and alternative treatments, such as exercise, to enhance traditional mental health care and support a patient-centered approach to care. Veterans with PTSD frequently use these treatments and often rate them as enjoyable.

Listen to the podcast Short Takes on Suicide Prevention on the topic of PTSD and Exercise: Finding recovery through fitness.

Multidisciplinary team launched home exercise program combining strength-based training with education on the benefits of physical activity.