What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii State Neurotrauma Advisory Board will meet on August 27, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public both in person at 3627 Kilauea Avenue, Suite 411, Honolulu and virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 575890360).

Main topics include:

• Neurotrauma Strategic Plan (2025–2030): Updates on community outreach, education efforts, and ideas for working with community partners.
• BrainSpace Curriculum (HCAMP): A status report on the University of Hawaii's concussion awareness program launched in April 2026, which teaches best practices for handling suspected or confirmed concussions.
• Support group updates: Reports from brain injury support groups across the state, including groups on Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island.
• Provider organization updates: Reports from hospitals, health centers, and community organizations on brain injury education, outreach, and services — including car seat safety, stroke awareness, fall prevention (Matter of Balance), e-bike safety, and Stop the Bleed programs.
• Island-by-island updates: Community news and resources related to neurotrauma from Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the meeting minutes from June 25, 2026.
• No new business items are listed for a vote at this meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People living with brain injuries, strokes, or concussions and their families and caregivers.
• Healthcare providers and community organizations serving people with neurotrauma conditions.
• Educators and coaches involved in concussion awareness programs.
• Anyone interested in brain injury prevention and support services across Hawaii.