Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti and AdventHealth for Children pediatrician discuss the Southeast’s first lifespan Down syndrome clinic

Inspiring Wholeness

The new SMILE with Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic is the only lifespan program of its kind in the Southeast, according to Dr. Stacy McConkey, a pediatrician with AdventHealth for Children. She said unlike other pediatric practices that stop when patients turn 18, this comprehensive care system supports babies, kids and adults with Down syndrome and their families from pregnancy through adulthood.
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, presented by AdventHealth in partnership with the Orlando Business Journal, McConkey joins Mark Tremonti, Grammy-winning Creed guitarist, to discuss the clinic, which was named after his daughter, Stella and her bright smile. Tremonti, and his wife, Victoria, are founding donors of SMILE with Stella through their nonprofit organization Take a Chance for Charity.
“I have these sky's the limit kind of visions for the clinic,” Tremonti said. “I want it to be the anchor for families with members of Down syndrome from around the world to come here. They know it's the most comprehensive health care system they can find for the family member with Down syndrome.”
Listen to this episode to learn about:

• Why the SMILE with Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic is so important.
• The difference comprehensive care makes for Down syndrome patients and their families.
• Why the Tremonti family decided to partner with AdventHealth for Children.
• Long-term goals for the clinic and its role in advocating for individuals with Down syndrome.
• How Tremonti plans to use his fame and God-given gifts to make a difference for the Down syndrome community.
• A message for families who are beginning their journey with Down syndrome, and the one thing Tremonti wants everyone to know about his daughter, Stella.

To learn more about the SMILE with Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic, visit Adventhealthforchildren.com/downsyndrome.

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