BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — OneLegacy, a Southern California organ donation organization, has expanded its presence in Kern County with the opening of a new regional office in Bakersfield.
The organization hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at its new location on Old River Road. Community leaders, organ transplant recipients and donor families attended the event and toured the new facility during an open house.
According to OneLegacy, the new office will help strengthen its ability to serve local hospitals, donor families and transplant recipients throughout the region. Officials say the expanded footprint will allow staff to provide around-the-clock support and respond more quickly to the needs of the community.
OneLegacy is one of the nation's largest organ, eye and tissue recovery organizations, working to facilitate lifesaving donations and transplants across Southern California.
Organization leaders say the Bakersfield office represents a continued investment in Kern County and reflects the growing need for organ donation services throughout the region.
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