Fides Health Advocates, LLC

Fides Health Advocates, LLC Private Nurse Navigators & Advocates. We help adults and their families improve their wellbeing and untangle the complexities of the healthcare system.

As the founder and independent Health Advocate at Fides Health Advocates, LLC, Dr. Kafilat, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP, BCPA is committed to promoting the safety, health, and rights of all clients in Atlanta and Surrounding Cities. She improves access to quality healthcare, coordinates care using distinct communication skills, assists with transition of care, and provides accurate and clear information to


help clients make informed health decisions. She also focuses on helping clients amplify their voices and advocate for self through support and empathy. At Fides Health Advocates, LLC, we understand healthcare system is complex. Obtaining random information from the web can further complicate situation and worsen your anxiety/confusion, especially when your healthcare providers are unable to devote that extra time to carefully answer your questions. Let us help you through your health challenges by alleviating your fear, anxiety, and exhaustion while giving you and your loved ones the peace of mind and confidence you desire.
help clients make informed health decisions. She also focuses on helping clients amplify their voices and advocate for self through support and empathy. At Fides Health Advocates, LLC, we understand healthcare system is complex. Obtaining random information from the web can further complicate situation and worsen your anxiety/confusion, especially when your healthcare providers are unable to devote that extra time to carefully answer your questions. Let us help you through your health challenges by alleviating your fear, anxiety, and exhaustion while giving you and your loved ones the peace of mind and confidence you desire.

I understand why people postpone appointments.They're busy.They're afraid.They're hoping the symptom will disappear.Some...
08/31/2026

I understand why people postpone appointments.

They're busy.
They're afraid.
They're hoping the symptom will disappear.

Sometimes it does.

Sometimes it doesn't.

I've cared for patients who wished they had come in sooner.... not because they were careless, but because life got in the way.

If something has been bothering you, let someone evaluate it.

Peace of mind is valuable, and early action often gives you more options.

Dr. Kafilat Salawu, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP
Hematology-oncology Nurse Practitioner
Founder| Fides Health Advocates

My Cancer Journey Helper walks you through what to ask, track, and understand in cancer care.Fides Health Advocates, LLC...
08/28/2026

My Cancer Journey Helper walks you through what to ask, track, and understand in cancer care.

Fides Health Advocates, LLC helps you apply it to your real situation.

Get a copy... gift a copy...share with someone or family you know are going through cancer journey. Available on Amazon worldwide.

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And that has never sat comfortably with me.Because what happens to the patient who doesn't know?What happens to the newl...
08/26/2026

And that has never sat comfortably with me.

Because what happens to the patient who doesn't know?

What happens to the newly diagnosed person who is still trying to process the words they just heard?

What happens to the busy executive who has spent their entire career making important decisions but suddenly feels powerless in an exam room?

What happens to the caregiver who is trying to take notes while holding back tears?

The truth is:

The quality of your question should not determine whether you understand your own care.

Yet asking the right questions can change a healthcare experience.

Questions can uncover options.

Questions can clarify expectations.

Questions can prevent assumptions.

Questions can help patients make decisions that align with their values and goals.

But patients should not have to figure out every important question alone.

At Fides Health Advocates, one of the ways we support our clients is by helping them prepare.

Before the appointment.

Before the decision.

Before the feeling of, “I wish I had asked that.”

📖 That is also one of the reasons I created My Cancer Journey Helper. (Now available on Amazon)

Not because a book can answer every question.

But because patients and caregivers deserve a starting point.

A place to organize their thoughts.

A reminder that their questions matter.

And a little more confidence walking into the room.

You don't have to know everything. But you should know that you are allowed to ask.

One thing I often tell patients is this:You don't earn extra points for suffering in silence.Too many people believe sev...
08/24/2026

One thing I often tell patients is this:

You don't earn extra points for suffering in silence.

Too many people believe severe nausea, uncontrolled pain, constant diarrhea, or overwhelming fatigue are simply the price of cancer treatment.

Many side effects can be treated.

Many can be reduced.

Some require adjustments to your treatment plan.

Your oncology team wants to know what's happening... not weeks later, but when it starts.

Don't wait until your next appointment if something feels wrong.

Managing side effects isn't giving up.

It's part of receiving good cancer care.

Dr. Kafilat Salawu, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP
Hematology-oncology Nurse Practitioner
Founder| Fides Health Advocates

The person who loves you most may still not know how to help you navigate healthcare.This is not because they don't care...
08/21/2026

The person who loves you most may still not know how to help you navigate healthcare.

This is not because they don't care.

They care deeply.

Sometimes too deeply.

I've seen loving spouses, adult children, and family members trying to keep up with appointments, medications, insurance calls, test results, treatment decisions, and questions they don't even know to ask.

And then there is the patient.

Trying not to become a burden.

Trying to protect everyone else's feelings.

Trying to remember everything.

Trying to stay strong.

Everyone is doing their best.

But doing your best and knowing how to navigate a complex healthcare journey are two different things.

Families deserve support too.

Sometimes, the greatest gift you can give your family is not asking them to carry everything alone.

It's bringing in someone who understands the healthcare system, knows what questions to consider, and can help create clarity when everyone is emotionally involved.

That is part of the work we do at Fides Health Advocates

We help patients and families become more organized, informed, and prepared so loved ones can spend less time trying to figure everything out and more time being present.

📖 My Cancer Journey Helper is also a practical resource for caregivers who want to feel more prepared but don't know where to begin.

Love is powerful. Support is powerful too.

Can we all agree that access to healthcare is not the same as access to support?You can have excellent healthcare provid...
08/19/2026

Can we all agree that access to healthcare is not the same as access to support?

You can have excellent healthcare providers.

You can have insurance.

You can live near major hospitals.

You can attend every appointment.

And still have no idea who is connecting the dots.

I have seen patients with calendars full of appointments and minds full of unanswered questions.

The specialist is focused on their specialty.

The next provider is focused on the next concern.

The family is trying to help.

And the patient is quietly wondering:

“Who is looking at the whole picture?”

THIS IS A REAL GAP! (I know... ALL CAPS 😅)

Healthcare can be excellent and still feel fragmented.

That is why navigation matters.

At Fides Health Advocates, I help patients and families step back, organize what is happening, understand what matters now, and prepare for what comes next.

Not to replace your healthcare team.

But to help you navigate the spaces between appointments.

Because sometimes, the person with the most access still needs someone in their corner.

📖 My Cancer Journey Helper was also created for this reason... to give patients and caregivers a place to organize, prepare, ask better questions, and feel less alone in a journey that can become overwhelming very quickly.

Excellent care matters. Understanding how to navigate it matters too.

If I could tell every patient one thing before their first oncology appointment...It would be this.You do not have to ma...
08/17/2026

If I could tell every patient one thing before their first oncology appointment...

It would be this.

You do not have to make every decision today.

Take notes.

Bring someone you trust.

Ask for clarification.

Request that information be repeated if you need it.

It's okay to say,

"I need a little more time to think."

Some of the biggest regrets I've heard from patients weren't about the treatment they chose.

They were about the questions they never felt comfortable asking.

Your questions matter.

Your values matter.

Your goals matter.

The best decisions happen when patients understand their options, not when they feel rushed.

Being informed isn't about knowing everything.

It's about having the confidence to ask the next question.

Emergency conversations are certainly a different conversation.

If you know someone who needs extra support as they navigate chronic and complex health conditions/system, please consider FIDES HEALTH ADVOCATES.

Our self-advocacy resource, My Cancer Journey Helper, is available on Amazon (see bio for link).

People sometimes ask why I became a patient advocate when I was already working in oncology.The answer is simple.Because...
08/14/2026

People sometimes ask why I became a patient advocate when I was already working in oncology.

The answer is simple.

Because I kept seeing the same gap.

Patients received excellent medical care...
..but they still went home confused.

Families left appointments unsure of the next steps.

Caregivers felt isolated.

Important decisions felt overwhelming.

I realized that treating disease and navigating healthcare aren't always the same thing.

Patients deserve both.

That's why I founded Fides Health Advocates.

Not because healthcare providers aren't doing enough.

But because patients deserve someone whose entire focus is helping them navigate the journey with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Every family deserves to feel supported—not just treated.

If my content has helped you feel a little less alone, imagine what personalized advocacy can do during one of life's most difficult seasons.

📖 And if you're looking for practical guidance, My Cancer Journey Helper was written with you in mind... Now available on Amazon!


One of the best decisions you can make after a serious diagnosis is not to go to appointments alone.Not because you're i...
08/10/2026

One of the best decisions you can make after a serious diagnosis is not to go to appointments alone.

Not because you're incapable.
Because you're human.

When you're anxious, your brain naturally focuses on the biggest words:
"It's cancer."
"You need surgery."
"We found a mass."

Everything else can become a blur.

A trusted family member, professional advocate, or friend may hear details you miss, remember questions you forgot to ask, or simply help you process everything afterward.

Two sets of ears are often better than one.

If you don't have someone available, write your questions beforehand and ask if you can record the conversation for your personal use. If you need help asking the right questions, making sense of everything, ensuring you don't miss anything, and most importantly securing peace of mind during a difficult health journey, we hope you would consider Fides Health Advocates.

You deserve to leave your appointment with clarity, not confusion.

Have you ever left an appointment and realized later that you forgot to ask something?

Hi, I'm Dr. Kafilat Salawu, DNP.If you're new here, welcome. If you've been following along for a while, thank you for b...
08/06/2026

Hi, I'm Dr. Kafilat Salawu, DNP.

If you're new here, welcome. If you've been following along for a while, thank you for being part of this community.

I'm a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a board-certified oncology nurse practitioner, and a board-certified patient advocate. But beyond the credentials, I'm someone who has spent years sitting beside people during some of the hardest moments of their lives.

I've learned something that still surprises many people:

Having excellent healthcare providers doesn't always mean your healthcare journey will feel coordinated, clear, or manageable.

People are often expected to make life-changing decisions while overwhelmed, scared, and trying to understand a language they were never taught to speak.

That's why I created Fides Health Advocates.

I help individuals and families living with cancer and complex health conditions navigate the healthcare system with confidence. Whether it's preparing for appointments, understanding treatment options, organizing medical records, coordinating care across multiple specialists, or simply helping someone know what questions to ask, my goal is the same:

To make sure no one has to navigate healthcare alone.

I'm also a wife, a mother, an immigrant, a daughter caring for aging parents, and a Sunday school teacher. Those roles have shaped how I practice just as much as my clinical experience has. They remind me that every diagnosis affects an entire family, not just one person.

Here, you'll find practical education, honest conversations about the gaps in healthcare, stories from real patient experiences, and tools that help you become an informed partner in your own care.

If even one post helps you feel more prepared, more informed, or more empowered, then this space has done what it was created to do.

And if you or someone you love could use personalized guidance through a cancer diagnosis or another complex medical journey, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.

I'm glad you're here! ☺️

— Dr. Kafilat Salawu
Founder, Fides Health Advocates

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