Building upon its legacy as a high performing organ procurement organization (“OPO”), Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is proud to announce that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has officially classified the organization as a “Tier 1A” OPO in its 2025 OPO Public Performance Report. Since the inception of this report, NDN has always held a “Tier 1” status in … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Achieves ‘Tier 1A’ Status from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Tier 1A is the Highest Designation Given for OPO Performance
New Member Appointed to Nevada Donor Network’s Governing Board
Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is proud to announce that Dr. John Fung has joined the NDN Governing Board. He brings unique expertise, knowledge and passion that will help NDN expand their mission of saving and healing lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Dr. Fung currently serves as the co-director of the University of Chicago Medicine Department of … [Read more...] about New Member Appointed to Nevada Donor Network’s Governing Board
Patricia Allen Named Chair of Nevada Donor Network Governing Board
LAS VEGAS/RENO, NV (February 3, 2025) — Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is proud to announce that Patricia Allen has been named chair of the NDN Governing Board. Allen co-founded NDN in 1986 and has served on the Board for three years. Her leadership will help develop and expand programs that will enhance organ, eye and tissue donation and procurement while incorporating changes … [Read more...] about Patricia Allen Named Chair of Nevada Donor Network Governing Board
Nevada Donor Network and Nevada Department of Education Launch First Statewide Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Curriculum
Las Vegas/Reno, Nev. (January 7, 2025) – Nevada Donor Network and the Nevada Department of Education have collaborated to launch the first-ever statewide curriculum for teachers and students to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation. The curriculum was developed in response to a requirement adopted in 2017 under Nevada Revised … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network and Nevada Department of Education Launch First Statewide Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Curriculum
Nevada Donor Network Announces Promotion of Jason Mahfood to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Nevada Donor Network (NDN) announced today Jason Mahfood has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer. Mahfood has served as the chief financial officer of NDN since 2014 and will now take on additional responsibilities as executive vice president. Prior to accepting the role of chief financial officer, he also served as treasurer of NDN’s Governing … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Announces Promotion of Jason Mahfood to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Nevada Donor Network Foundation Announces Gordon Prouty as New President
LAS VEGAS/RENO, NEV. (October 7, 2024) — Nevada Donor Network Foundation (NDNF) is proud to announce the appointment of Gordon Prouty as its new president. Prouty, a widely respected leader in public relations and community affairs, brings years of experience to the role and is committed to making a positive impact in Nevada. Before joining NDNF, Prouty served as the vice … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Foundation Announces Gordon Prouty as New President
Nevada Donor Network Named a 2024 Top Nonprofit Workplace by TopWorkplaces.com
Las Vegas-- Nevada Donor Network announced today that it has been named one of the top 100 nonprofits in the nation by TopWorkplaces.com for 2024. This announcement highlights Nevada Donor Network’s commitment to provide hope, strength and life through organ and tissue donation. As a federally designated not-for-profit organization, Nevada Donor Network continues to set the … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Named a 2024 Top Nonprofit Workplace by TopWorkplaces.com
Las Vegas Lights FC to Host ‘Donate Life Match’ in Partnership with Nevada Donor Network
LAS VEGAS--The Las Vegas Lights FC and Nevada Donor Network announced today that they have partnered to host “Donate Life Match” during the Sept. 21 Lights FC home game versus the Sacramento Republic taking place at Cashman Field, 850 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89101. This night will support Nevada Donor Network and its mission to save and heal lives through organ, eye … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Lights FC to Host ‘Donate Life Match’ in Partnership with Nevada Donor Network
Nevada Donor Network Announces Miles Lanning as Chief Quality Officer
LAS VEGAS Nevada Donor Network announced today that Miles Lanning has joined the senior leadership team as chief quality officer. In this position, Lanning will serve as an advocate and resource for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and performance improvement throughout Nevada Donor Network and its partners. Lanning began his career in the medical … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Announces Miles Lanning as Chief Quality Officer
Nevada Donor Network Launches Partnership with Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
LAS VEGAS--Nevada Donor Network announced today that they will be partnering with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District to help bring public education and awareness to both adults and children about how organ donation saves lives. There are currently more than 100,000 Americans waiting for this lifesaving gift on the national organ transplant waiting list, 650 of whom are … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Launches Partnership with Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Nevada Donor Network’s Team Nevada Returns Home with 27 Medals from the 2024 Donate Life Transplant Games of America
Transplant recipients/living donors from both Las Vegas and Reno competed in this year’s event LAS VEGAS/RENO, NEV. (July 22, 2024) - Nevada Donor Network is proud to welcome home Team Nevada after a successful showing at the 2024 Donate Life Transplant Games of America including winning 27 medals (14 gold, 10 silver, and three bronze medals). Held in Birmingham, Ala. over the … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network’s Team Nevada Returns Home with 27 Medals from the 2024 Donate Life Transplant Games of America
Nevada Transplant Institute Inaugurates Board of Directors with Esteemed Leaders in Transplantation Field
LAS VEGAS and RENO, NEV. – The Nevada Transplant Institute (NTI) proudly announces the inauguration of its Board of Directors, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize access to life-saving transplantation services in Nevada and the region. According to Joe Ferreira, NTI’s founding chair, the NTI is poised to address critical disparities across Nevada to … [Read more...] about Nevada Transplant Institute Inaugurates Board of Directors with Esteemed Leaders in Transplantation Field
Nevada Donor Network Announces Promotion of Elizabeth Shipman to Vice President of Organ Operations
Nevada Donor Network announced today Elizabeth Shipman has been promoted to vice president of organ operations. In this role, Shipman is responsible for overseeing, directing, and managing hospital relationships, organ operations, family support, and the clinical laboratory for the nonprofit organization. She has been leading Nevada Donor Network’s organ services team since … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Announces Promotion of Elizabeth Shipman to Vice President of Organ Operations
Nevada Donor Network Holds Southern Nevada Silver State Heroes Awards Luncheon
Nevada Donor Network held an awards luncheon for its southern Nevada first responder agencies that participated in the organization’s annual “Silver State Heroes Challenge” campaign, a coordinated effort involving several first responder agencies statewide to encourage the public to register to become organ, eye and tissue donors. The campaign included a competition to see … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Holds Southern Nevada Silver State Heroes Awards Luncheon
Nevada Donor Network Holds Northern Nevada Silver State Heroes Awards Luncheon
Nevada Donor Network held an awards luncheon for its northern Nevada first responder agencies that participated in the organization’s annual “Silver State Heroes Challenge” campaign, a coordinated effort involving 35 first responder agencies statewide to encourage the public to register to become organ, eye and tissue donors. The campaign included a competition to see which … [Read more...] about Nevada Donor Network Holds Northern Nevada Silver State Heroes Awards Luncheon