Donor Network of Nevada Opens New East Valley Unit
The facility is expected to improve donation outcomes for the 700 Nevadans currently waiting for a transplant.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Philanthropy
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East Valley residents now have a dedicated space for tissue and ocular recovery following the opening of a new Donor Network of Nevada facility. The unit streamlines the donation process, aiming to improve outcomes for the hundreds of Nevadans currently on transplant waitlists.
Why it matters
With over 700 Nevadans currently waiting for an organ transplant, the new facility seeks to increase local donation capacity and efficiency. The center provides a local site where donors can be transported for recovery, addressing a critical gap in the regional medical infrastructure.
There are currently 700 Nevadans waiting for an organ transplant, a total that the Donor Network of Nevada expects to address through increased recovery outcomes at the new East Valley site. The facility is designed to streamline tissue and ocular donation for those eligible.
The players
Donor Network of Nevada
The regional organization responsible for facilitating organ and tissue donation.
Breanna Love
A transplant recipient who advocates for organ donation after receiving a heart transplant at age 11.
Michael Kaplan
An organ donor who saved six families after passing away at age 18.
The details
The new facility allows for the transport of donors to the East Valley site specifically for the recovery of tissues and ocular organs. By consolidating these procedures in-house, the Donor Network of Nevada aims to improve the donation process. This expansion follows a model where recovered donations have historically provided life-saving support, such as the six families assisted by one donor at age 18.
Timeline
The donor care unit officially opened on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This facility shifts the regional approach to the national organ donation recovery process by centralizing care in the East Valley. It follows a trend of increasing local infrastructure to boost donation outcomes, moving away from more fragmented recovery systems.
The new facility aims to improve the efficiency of organ and tissue recovery for residents across the valley. Families involved in the donation process will now have access to this dedicated East Valley recovery site.
The takeaway
The facility highlights the life-saving impact of donors, such as the six families helped by a single donor. Residents can follow local donation success rates and advocate for registration through the Donor Network of Nevada.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KTNV.
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