(WSVN) – Turning 18 is a big deal for any teenager. But for kids with long-term health problems, the transition into adulthood can be daunting. In this 7Spotlight, Courtney Allen introduces you to a medical team that went above and beyond to mark the moment for a very special patient.
A large group gathers at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, waiting for a special patient to wake up from her surgery.
The pediatric staff is celebrating Casey turning 18. Her path to adulthood hasn’t been easy. She’s been receiving dialysis for the past four years, after her kidneys stopped working…