Shriners Provides Special Treatment

Just a few days ago, little Alysha Shimizu was an active 5-year-old.

She took a fall and had to have stitches in her knee. A fever followed and then surgery.

Alysha has a rare, flesh-eating bacteria that spreads quickly.

Doctors in Hawaii had to remove the skin on her right side from her belly button to her calf.

Alysha traveled from Hawaii to Sacramento on a special flight with medical personnel at her side.

Doctors at Shriners will use a special heating element over her bed to regulate her body temperature.

If all goes well, a delicate surgery will follow.