Services and Support
The Ohio Brain Injury Program is the lead state-funded program for Ohioans who have been impacted by brain injuries in accordance to Ohio Revised Code Section 3335.60. The program is managed by the Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, which is located within The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The Ohio Valley Center for Brain Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive research, education and patient advocacy program dedicated to improving the lives of Ohioans impacted by traumatic brain injuries.
Documents by Ohio Brain Injury Program
Over the past year, the Ohio Brain Injury Program, as the lead state-funded entity, has achieved several successes in serving brain injury survivors and their families. We are pleased to share the details of these accomplishments and highlight the strides taken to support the well-being of Ohio's brain injury community.
To request an accessible copy, please email brei.miller@osumc.edu for the 2022 Biennial Report on the Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on the People of Ohio.
Presenting the 2024 Biennial Report on the Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on the People of Ohio which was produced by the Ohio Brain Injury Program and its Brain Injury Advisory Committee in accordance with the requirement set forth in ORC 3335.60. The Report provides a comprehensive summary of the economic, social, and personal costs of traumatic brain injury (TBI) for the people of Ohio. The numbers are a serious reminder that TBI is a critical public health problem often directly associated with other serious public health concerns, including substance use disorders, domestic violence, and chronic illness.
The findings of the report describe that impact in detail and provide a roadmap for understanding the patterns of TBI occurrence which affect all levels and areas of our Ohio population.
Facts found from the Biennial Report:
- In 2021, there were 2,914 TBI-related deaths, 11,470 TBI-related hospitalizations and 101,176. TBI-related ED visits.
- In 2021, for every 100,000 residents, 23 had a TBI-related death. Over the previous 10 years, TBI-related deaths increased 29%.
- An estimated 1.65 million (23.2%) adults in Ohio have had at least one TBI in their lifetime. More than 1.1 million (16.2%) have had at least one TBI with loss of consciousness (LOC).
- Compared to all adult Ohioans, those with a history of TBI with LOC were more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink to excess and experience depression.
- The regional distribution of TBI suggests that rural areas, particularly those in Appalachia, have a higher prevalence of TBI among the adults living there.