Introduction : what kind of care for veterans?
Promises broken and kept : a short history of the VHA
Those who have borne the battle : the VHA's patient population
Profile : what it means to be a VHA volunteer
Primary care the way it should be
Healing minds and bodies : integrated mental health care and primary care
Dealing with a world of hurt : VHA treatment of chronic pain
When wounded warriors are women : caring for female veterans
Mental health the way it should be
Unpacking PTSD : from diagnosis to effective treatment
Profile : Karen Parko : a special kind of professional development at the VA
Returning to civilian life : veterans on campus
Suicide prevention : VA programs that save lives
Overcoming disability : VA rehabilitation services
Transcending trauma : the Martinez cognitive rehabilitation program
Off the streets : reducing veteran homelessness
Alternatives to jail : veterans justice programs
Profile : cops and vets : the Memphis crisis intervention model
Specializing in elder care : the VA and geriatrics
Knocking on heaven's door : the VA and end-of-life care
Better care where? The VHA compared to the private sector
Conclusion : a system worth saving and making even better.