What's Being Discussed

The State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board (STBIAB) is holding its regular meeting on November 10, 2026, from 1:30–4:00 p.m. The meeting can be attended in person in Honolulu or joined online via Zoom. Key topics include:

• Neurotrauma Strategic Plan (2025–2030): Updates on community outreach, education, and ideas for partnering with community organizations.
• BrainSpace Curriculum (HCAMP): A status report on the University of Hawaii's concussion awareness program, which launched in April 2026 and teaches best practices for handling suspected or confirmed concussions.
• Support group updates: Reports from brain injury support groups on Oahu, Kauai, and the Big Island on their recent activities and events.
• Provider organization updates: Multiple healthcare and community organizations will share their work related to brain injury, including Catholic Charities Hawaii, Queen's Medical Center, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Kapiolani Medical Center, and others.
• Island-by-island updates: Reports on brain injury resources and events happening on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island.

Decisions Expected

• Board members will vote to approve the meeting minutes from July 14, 2026.
• No new business items are listed, so no additional votes are anticipated.

Who Should Pay Attention

• People living with a traumatic brain injury or concussion, and their families and caregivers
• Healthcare providers and social service organizations working with brain injury patients
• Educators and school staff interested in concussion awareness programs
• Anyone interested in community health resources related to brain and neurotrauma injuries across Hawaii

The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2027. Written testimony can be submitted by email to ntrauma@doh.hawaii.gov at least 48 hours before the meeting.