FAU Secures $21M Promise Neighborhoods Grant for Broward UP Underserved Communities

South Florida faces significant challenges, including more than 6,000 homeless children in Broward County and issues like absenteeism, mental health struggles, and limited early learning programs. These factors hinder social mobility and education. To address these issues, FAU received a $21 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Promise Neighborhoods program. The “Broward Unlimited Potential Promise Neighborhood” (Broward UP) initiative aims to provide children with access to quality education and strong community support, ensuring successful transitions to college or careers.

Social support associated with better PAD health outcomes: Study

Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) reporting lower levels of social support experience worse health outcomes, a new Yale-led study finds. Social support is thought to bolster cardiovascular health by facilitating health-promoting behaviors and acting as a buffer against the…