Articles tagged with 'down syndrome awareness' | Checkup Newsroom

Frank McGehee, M.D., a pediatrician at Cook Children’s Pediatrics Magnolia, says he almost missed the best thing that has ever happened to him: becoming stepfather to Brigid Conders, who has Down syndrome. He can’t imagine the past 24 years without …

5-year-old Annie Morey makes the most of every day with a smile that lights up her whole face. Her mom, Courtney, says Annie is the most cheerful person in the house and always makes people laugh.Annie was born with Down syndrome, a heart condition …

By Amber KaiserLogan Magane entered the world as a bundle of joy in June 2023. While his parents were surprised by his Down syndrome diagnosis at birth, they quickly embraced the unique journey ahead. “My labor had already been very different from …