When Angela Frances Policastro was born with severe brain damage in 1989, her parents, Bob and Angie, soon realized that their daughter’s complex medical needs went beyond what they could administer at home.
But after failing to find a Long Island nursing facility capable of caring for their newborn, the Hauppauge couple was forced to place their daughter in a special care hospital in New Britain, Conn. At the same time, the Policastros launched a furious campaign to establish a local health care facility specifically designed for children who are dependent on medical technology for survival. Read More
