Also in this issue:  

PVA President's Message  Healthcare and benefits delivery funding is needed for every veteran—past, present, and future.

Reasons & Remarks Redivivus  View from the back of the room: Needs of geriatric paralyzed people must be addressed.

Caregiver Connection  Life-altering event means not only dealing with emotions but also new realities.

Research Update  PVA Research Foundation's Fritz Krauth Memorial Fellowship goes to Charlesnika Evans, PhD.

Diagnosis: MS  With encouragement of volunteer Stanley Freedman, Harris Ullian is at the piano again.

People in the News  Primary-care physician recognized for caring attitude. Also: Renee Tyree and Homer S. Townsend Jr.

Veteran Advisor  PVA NSO Winston Woodard III explains the VHA process and how to appeal a decision.

Travel Tips  Ask questions before booking to make sure room is thoroughly accessible.

Healing Options  Innocuous bacteria can be used to fight off pathogens that cause urinary tract infections.

Sports and Recreation  Team USA returns from Switzerland with bronze medal. Also: Billiards and basketball tournament results.

Fish Tales  PVA Bass Tour results from event at Clarks Hill Lake near Augusta, Ga.

Newsbeat  ROHO Group updates Web site. Also: PVA Awareness Week.

A Closer Look  Assistive technology allows Kimberly Walters to regain independence following 1993 auto accident. (That's Kimberly skydiving on this month's PN cover.)

Hunts-up  New Mexico Game and Fish Department invites disabled hunters to White Sands Missile Range event.

Information Center  David Lega, "Spirit of the Games" winner at 1996 Paralympic Games, shares positive thoughts in "Hands Free" book. Also: "Spinal Cord Injury: A Guide for Patients and Families."

And Finally...  Author believes empowerment patient receives from her book will lead to higher quality of healthcare.