The bill H. 4119 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to declare March 2025 as "Brain Injury Awareness Month." The resolution aims to support brain injury survivors and their families, raise public awareness about the prevalence of brain injuries both in South Carolina and nationally, and emphasize the importance of prevention and treatment of such injuries. It highlights alarming statistics, including that over 700,000 South Carolinians experience a traumatic brain injury or stroke each year, and recognizes the efforts of the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina in reducing the incidence and impact of brain injuries through various initiatives.
The resolution underscores the significance of acknowledging brain injuries as chronic health conditions, as recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2024. It calls for increased public understanding and collaboration among agencies to improve the identification and treatment of brain injuries, which often go unreported. The resolution concludes with a directive to present a copy of the resolution to the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina, reinforcing the state's commitment to addressing this critical health issue.