Fides Health Advocates, LLC

10/08/2025

Avoid these mistakes during your cancer journey!

Cancer Care Navigation is NOT an easy task, but Fides help soften the blow of a difficult journey. We care about your time, health, and peace.... we are here for YOU!

Here are some mistakes to avoid and how Fides can help. 😊

■ Mistakes:

◇Waiting too long to seek a second opinion (when necessary).

◇Not fully understanding treatment side effects before starting.

◇Missing follow-up appointments or scans.

◇Relying only on internet searches for education.

◇Not involving family/caregivers in care decisions.

■ How Fides Helps:

◇We arrange timely second opinions.

◇Break down treatment options in plain language.

◇Track appointments/scans and ensure nothing is missed.
◇Provide evidence-based education and resources.

◇Encourage inclusive, family-centered advocacy.

10/03/2025

You Deserve More Than “Just Go Home and Wait” 💙

The other day, we accompanied a client to the emergency room, a gentleman in his 70s who hadn’t been able to urinate for 10 hours. He was in significant pain, and his caregiver, also in her late 60s, was anxious and exhausted. A Foley catheter was placed, urine drained, and after six long hours, the provider returned, reviewed his labs, and said, “Follow up with your urologist.”

On paper, that might sound fine. But anyone who’s worked in healthcare knows something is missing here.

At Fides Health Advocates, we stepped in kindly, respectfully, but firmly:
■ We requested that he not be discharged until a follow-up appointment was actually scheduled... soon.
■ We asked the ED provider to call the urologist directly so they’d have a verbal report and be prepared for his arrival.
■ We insisted on proper Foley care education with teach-back because a catheter in the elderly can quickly become a serious problem if not managed well.
■ We requested a care plan for the interim, so our client wasn’t just “sitting at home with a Foley, waiting.”

We weren’t rude or combative, just collaborative. Providers are busy and can miss important details. Two heads really are better than one. A thoughtful provider always appreciates when a patient’s advocate steps in to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

This is what advocacy looks like: Seeing what’s missing, speaking up with compassion, and centering the patient... always!

We’re forever grateful for the chance to serve, support, and empower our community. Because our clients, and yours, deserve nothing less. 💙

—Kafilat Salawu
Founder & Director of Clinical Initiatives, Fides Health Advocates

10/01/2025

One Step at a Time, You’ll Get There

Some days, being a mom, entrepreneur, healthcare provider, and advocate feels like I’m juggling a thousand pieces of my heart at once. I deeply cherish time with my family, both immediate and extended, because they are my grounding force.

Coming from a family with high standards, I’ve always felt the weight of expectations. But instead of letting those standards box me in, I’ve chosen to use them as fuel to show my mentees (including my children) that the world’s limitations don’t have to be theirs. They can dream differently, set their own standards, and build their own community.

Spirituality has been my compass through every twist and turn. Life can get dark quickly, and even the strongest of us can feel lost. Social media can make it seem like everyone else has it all together, but that’s just a snapshot, not the full story.

So, here’s our gentle reminder to you (and to ourselves):

One step at a time. You’ll get there!

Your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. It’s yours... beautiful, messy, sacred, and still unfolding.

Wishing you a wonderful Friday filled with grace and hope. 💛

—Dr. Kafilat Salawu, DNP
CEO/Director of Clinical Initiatives
Fides Health Advocates, LLC

10/01/2025

Imagine Mrs. L, a business owner with employees counting on her. After a routine checkup, she’s sent to three different specialists. Between conflicting advice and missed callbacks, she feels like a full-time project manager for her own health.

At Fides Health Advocates, we untangle the chaos:

We consolidate appointments and communication, so nothing slips through the cracks.

We ensure every specialist is on the same page without you having to repeat your story five times.

We follow up so you can get answers without spending hours on hold.

Your health deserves clarity, and your time deserves protection.

09/19/2025

The journey to a healthier you will take time. Give yourself some grace! ♥️💕

09/17/2025

Some of you may know me as “the lady with the hijab,” “the Muslim girl,” “Doc,” or simply "Kafilat." But what you may not know is the story that led me to founding Fides Health Advocates, LLC.

I have stood on every side of the healthcare experience, as a patient, a caregiver, and a provider.
I’ve watched loved ones navigate the cancer journey, not once or twice. I’ve seen friends and parents ignored because of their accent or “language barrier.” I’ve watched my own family members pretend they understood a care plan just to avoid upsetting their provider. I have felt the deep, permanent ache of losing someone I love due to poor care coordination, education, and access.

These experiences shaped not just my career but my calling. Fides Health Advocates, LLC was born from those moments... moments that revealed the urgent need for compassionate advocacy, clear communication, and culturally sensitive care.

Fides Health Advocates is not just an organization to me. It’s my baby. Every time our team stands beside a patient, empowers a family, or bridges the gap between providers and communities, I am reminded why this work matters.

I am endlessly grateful for the opportunity to serve as a source of light, hope, and joy for those we walk alongside, both within my community and far beyond.

At Fides, we don’t just guide care. We walk with you.

— Dr. Kafilat Salawu, DNP
Founder & Director of Clinical Initiatives
Fides Health Advocates, LLC

09/12/2025

At Fides Health Advocates, every step we take and every life we touch is a reminder that none of this could ever be accomplished without the grace and help of The Almighty. 💫

This Friday, as we reflect on the impact we’re making in our community, supporting patients, empowering families, and breaking barriers to equitable care, we are filled with gratitude.

✨ To our friends, partners, and neighbors: Let’s keep pouring into our communities. A small act of kindness or advocacy can ripple into lasting change.

Wishing you a blessed and restful weekend.

09/07/2025

08/20/2025

Did we miss anything?

What’s your top back-to-school health concern this year? Comment below!

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08/03/2025

You don’t need to wait for a crisis to get clarity.

At Fides Health Advocates, we step in when things feel off, even if no one else is listening.
Your body whispers before it screams. We help you hear it.

📩 Ready to feel seen and supported? Let’s talk.

07/18/2025

“Anything worth having takes time.”
This truth shows up in so many areas of life, and health is no exception.

Over a year ago, we met a woman whose 40th birthday came with more than just candles and celebration. It came with multiple diagnoses... high blood pressure, prediabetes, and a growing fear that her best years were behind her.

She didn’t feel “sick,” but she felt lost.
Her appointments were rushed.
Her questions unanswered.
Her anxiety? High.

She turned to Fides Health Advocates, LLC not just for help navigating the system, but for preventive advocacy support that didn’t wait for things to get worse.

Over the last 12+ months, we’ve helped her:
✅ Understand her labs and diagnoses
✅ Build a personalized care plan with her providers
✅ Advocate for culturally appropriate treatment options
✅ Stick with lifestyle changes that actually worked for her
✅ And most importantly, gain back a sense of peace, control, and confidence in her health journey

Today, she feels better than she did in her 30s.
It didn’t happen overnight.
But anything worth having takes time, and that includes long-term health, clarity, and freedom from preventable complications.

Preventive advocacy is not a one-time fix. It’s a partnership!

If you’re approaching a milestone age, juggling chronic conditions, or just tired of being unheard in the healthcare system, we're here when you’re ready.

🧠 Let’s talk about what preventive advocacy could look like for you.
💬 Drop a comment or message us directly.

07/18/2025

What if peace of mind was part of your treatment plan?

As I stood in New York🗽 this past week, taking in the noise, the movement, the energy, I couldn’t help but think about how many high-achieving professionals, caregivers, and families are juggling serious health decisions in silence… while still trying to hold everything else together.

At Fides Health Advocates, LLC, we help you slow the chaos.

We step in when things feel rushed, unclear, or overwhelming, ensuring your care plan fits not just your diagnosis but your life.

✅ Clearer communication between healthcare teams
✅ Better coordination of care
✅ Fewer delays, fewer mistakes
✅ More confidence in decisions
✅ More time and space for you

Because improving quality of life isn’t just about curing disease, it’s about reducing the burden that comes with navigating care alone.

🎯 When you're ready, Fides is here so you can focus on living, not just surviving.