Media/Public Outreach

NEVADA ORGAN & TISSUE DONOR TASK FORCE

MEDIA/PUBLIC OUTREACH   

• Organ and Tissue Donation Action Plan (Spanish version, too) will be continually updated, with latest version available to media.
• Brochure (in English and Spanish) has been developed and is currently in use by DMV, at health fairs, at speaking engagements, and through partner organizations to spread the word.
• Generic article highlighting AB 497 and organ donation has been sent to various groups, organizations and media outlets.
• Editorial article has been sent to all newspaper outlets.
• PBS television stations have been contacted in the north and south to develop possible programming relating to organ and tissue donation.
• Hispanic media and organizations have been enlisted for their support.
• Various radio stations that air talk shows have been contacted for various organ donor events.
• Nevada Broadcaster’s Association has been contacted regarding airing of Public Service Announcements across the state. · Contact Cox Cable in Las Vegas and AT&T in Reno regarding taping and airing of Public Service Announcements.
• Website for Task Force has been set up with appropriate links to other local and national groups.