Pac Rim 2008 Info
Traumatic Brain Injury Workshop
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008: 9:00 am – 11:15 am in the Oahu Room
Persons sustaining traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been receiving more attention due to the number of soldiers returning from the war arena with this type of injury. This session will examine local and national data about persons with TBI, provide information on projects that are further researching or demonstrating new services in our communities, and discuss what the future might hold in terms of new services.
Speakers and Presenters
- Aaron Arakaki, Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Division, Neurotrauma Unit
- Patty Bazan, Guest Expanded Access Waiver—DHS
- Robin Brandt, Pacific Basin Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
- Kenneth Hirsch, Veterans Administration
- Hao Chih Ho, Queen’s Medical Center / University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
- Emi Isaki, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
- Elzadia Kaina, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific / State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board
- Lori Suan, Hawai‘i Department of Health / Neurotrauma Advisory Board for the Hawai‘i Department of Health
- Gary Smith, Hawai‘i Disability Rights Center
- Mary Wilson, Brain Injury Association of Hawai‘i
