What's Being Discussed

The State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board (STBIAB) is holding its regular meeting on September 22, 2026, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. The board will cover the following topics:

• Neurotrauma Strategic Plan (2025–2030): Updates on community outreach, education efforts, and ideas for working with community partners.
• UH Concussion Awareness Program (HCAMP): A progress report on the BrainSpace curriculum, which teaches best practices for responding to suspected or confirmed concussions. This program launched in April 2026.
• Member organization updates: Reports from support groups and healthcare providers across the state, including the Brain Injury Association of Hawaii, Hui Malama Po'o, Kauai Brain Injury Group, Kona Brain Injury Support Group, Catholic Charities Hawaii, Kapiolani Medical Center, Maui Health, Queens Medical Center, and others.
• Island-by-island updates: News on brain injury-related events, classes, and resources from Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island.

Decisions Expected

• Approval of the meeting minutes from July 14, 2026.
• No new business is listed, so no additional votes are anticipated.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People living with traumatic brain injury or concussion and their families and caregivers
• Healthcare providers and community organizations serving people with brain injuries
• Educators and school staff involved in concussion management
• Residents interested in injury prevention, including car seat safety and e-bike safety

The meeting is open to the public in person at 3627 Kilauea Avenue, Suite 411, Honolulu, or via Zoom (Meeting ID: 575890360). Written testimony is due 48 hours before the meeting and can be emailed to ntrauma@doh.hawaii.gov.