Category: Medical Examiner
April 2021 is National Donate Life Month
Posted by Bethany Drysdale | Apr 1, 2021 | Medical Examiner, Washoe County | 0
Medical Examiner identifies deceased woman from 2008
by Bethany Drysdale | Feb 15, 2024 | FEATURED SLIDER, Medical Examiner, Washoe County | 0
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office (WCRMEO) has positively identified a woman who was found dead in May 2008 in Churchill County. Betty Lou Japel, 70 at the time of her death, was identified through an innovative partnership between WCRMEO and Othram, Inc.
Read MoreWashoe County Medical Examiner receives prestigious Governor’s Award
by Bethany Drysdale | Mar 16, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Medical Examiner, Washoe County | 0
Washoe County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Knight was honored with the Governor’s Award for her work promoting organ and tissue donation. Gov. Joe Lombardo and the Nevada Donor Network Foundation presented the award on March 15 in Carson City.
Read MoreMedical Examiner identifies victims killed in 02/24/2023 aircraft crash
by Bethany Drysdale | Feb 27, 2023 | FEATURED SLIDER, Medical Examiner, Washoe County | 0
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has positively identified the five deceased...
Read MoreMedical Examiner and FBI identify deceased man from 1999
by Bethany Drysdale | Mar 9, 2022 | FEATURED SLIDER, Medical Examiner | 0
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, with the help of the Federal Bureau of...
Read MoreApril 2021 is National Donate Life Month
by Bethany Drysdale | Apr 1, 2021 | Medical Examiner, Washoe County | 0
Collaboration between the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office and Nevada Donor Network led to record-breaking tissue donations in 2020. Register to be a donor today.
Read MoreWashoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office receives highest honor from Nevada Donor Network
by Bethany Drysdale | Dec 9, 2020 | Medical Examiner, Washoe County | 0
Awards were presented individually due to COVID-19 restrictions
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775-328-2070
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