TBI Data Collection

Kentucky Profile
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Data Collection Information

State Injury Indicators Data
Kentucky is one of 26 states participating in the Injury Indicators program coordinated by CDC, with input from CSTE and STIPDA. Participating states voluntarily analyze hospitalization and death data to track, monitor, and report on various injuries and risk factors, including TBI. Note that this program uses a restricted definition of TBI. 

Lead agency: Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services, Department for Public Health
Phone: 502-564-3418
Website: chs.ky.gov/publichealth/  

Report: State Injury Indicators Report 

 
Program Spotlight

Kentucky Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services
In Kentucky, through the Acquired Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Program and the Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund, eligible persons with TBI can access a resource directory and receive services to meet their needs. These services are provided without the aid of a statewide TBI surveillance system. For more information please visit the Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services website.