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  • Health Passports

    Customizable forms designed to help individuals with Down syndrome communicate essential health history, preferences, supports, and needs during hospital visits or outpatient appointments.

  • Understanding Men’s Health in Down Syndrome Webinar Recording

    Recording of a webinar that discusses mental health in Down syndrome, including unique conditions, recommended screenings, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle practices.

  • HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening in Women with Down Syndrome

    Article about HPV, cervical cancer risk, vaccination, and screening options for women with Down syndrome, including Pap tests, HPV testing, self-collection kits, and decision-making.

  • Finding and Working with a Mental Health Professional

    Article with suggestions for finding therapists, psychiatrists, or other mental health professionals with experience working with individuals with Down syndrome.

  • Vitamin B12 and Folate

    Article explaining the functions of vitamin B12 and folate in the body, differences in people with Down syndrome, and implications of these differences.

  • Tips for Successful Blood Draws

    Article with strategies for making blood draws less stressful and painful, including hydration, sensory strategies, visuals, and other tools.

  • Advocating for High Quality Healthcare Webinar Recording

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    Recording of a webinar with strategies that individuals with Down syndrome can use to advocate for inclusive, accessible, and informed healthcare.

  • Elevated Globulin in People with Down Syndrome

    Article describing causes of elevated globulin levels, including chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions, and emphasizes the need for further testing to identify underlying health issues.

  • CARE Down Syndrome

    Free clinical education and resource hub to support primary care professionals in delivering high-quality healthcare to adults with Down syndrome.

  • Use of Probiotics by People with Down Syndrome

    Article that provides an overview of probiotics, potential benefits, limited research in people with Down syndrome, and usage recommendations.

  • Macrocytosis (Large Red Blood Cells) in People with Down Syndrome

    Article about larger red blood cells in people with Down syndrome, which is indicated on a blood test by a high MCV (mean corpuscular volume).

  • Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Women’s Health and Down Syndrome

    A guide to help primary care professionals address the unique health needs of women with Down syndrome, including menstruation, menopause, cancer, and other topics.