What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting on July 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. The meeting can be attended in person in Honolulu or joined remotely via Zoom. Key topics include:

• Strategic Plan update (2025–2030): Progress on community outreach, partnerships, advocacy, and a contract with the University of Hawaii to manage the Hawaii Neurotrauma Registry.
• BrainSpace website: A review of the new online concussion education resource launched in April 2026, including how many people are using it and feedback on its usefulness.
• Support group updates: Reports from brain injury support groups on Oahu, Kauai, Kona, and statewide.
• Provider organization updates: Reports from hospitals, health centers, and community organizations on brain injury education, outreach, and services — including topics like e-bike safety, car seat safety, stroke awareness, fall prevention, and Stop the Bleed training.
• Island-by-island updates: Community resources and events related to brain and neurotrauma injuries on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the May 12, 2026 meeting minutes.
• Discussion and feedback on the BrainSpace concussion education platform — no formal vote is listed, but input will be gathered.
• No new business is scheduled for a vote at this meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People living with traumatic brain injuries, concussions, or stroke and their families and caregivers.
• Healthcare providers and community organizations serving people with brain injuries.
• Residents interested in e-bike safety, fall prevention, or child passenger safety.
• Anyone who wants to provide public testimony on brain injury issues in Hawaii.