State Neurotrauma Advisory Board

Ang State Neurotrauma Advisory Board advises the Department of Health on the use of the Hawaii Neurotrauma Special Fund, which is funded by traffic violation surcharges and used to support services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. The board reviews funding applications, recommends grant awards, and helps ensure that neurotrauma services are available to Hawaiians living with the long-term effects of serious neurological injuries. Ito rin ay monitors program outcomes and nag-aabiso tungkol sa emerging needs in this population.

Traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury affect thousands of mga residente ng Hawaii, and the funding this board allocates supports rehabilitation, independent living, and community integration services. Individuals with neurotrauma, their families, and service providers maaaring makipag-ugnayan sa the board to advocate for funding priorities and program improvements.