The Down Syndrome Association of Orange County has had a long standing partnership with UCI, UCI Healthcare and UCI Mind, giving intern opportunities to students, Down syndrome awareness clinics to their genetics dept., research opportunities to our families, and other health care options in relation to individuals with Down syndrome.
In 2016, we were thrilled to announce the NEW Adult Down Syndrome Clinic created in alliance with UC Irvine Health. Dr. Emily Dow is Professor and Residency Program Director in the Department of Family Medicine at UCI, and has her base at the UCI Family Health Center – Santa Ana, a federally qualified health center that serves the low income and underserved of Orange County. Dr. Dow has dedicated her career to caring for the socioeconomically disadvantaged populations in inner city and underserved urban areas. She started a clinic for adults with Down syndrome at the UCI FHC Santa Ana in March, 2016, with the purpose of providing high quality primary care with a focus on those transitioning from pediatric to adult care. She conducts health screening and disease prevention using the most current health care guidelines, and coordinated team-based care, in conjunction with case managers, social workers and other health professionals. There are specialist referrals, as needed, and involvement of families in educating and anticipating the needs of the adult with Down syndrome.
For more information and to make an appointment for the NEW Adult Primary Care Down Syndrome Clinic at the UCI Family Health Center, please call: 657-282-6355.
