About Us
At CAFEH, we believe that better health starts with understanding. We’re dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to make informed health decisions by providing accessible knowledge and practical tools. Our mission is simple: to make health education a journey of empowerment, where everyone has the confidence to navigate their well-being and partner meaningfully with healthcare providers.
Our Approach:
The 5-Step Empowerment Journey
The CAFEH Empowerment Journey is designed to guide you from the basics of health literacy to confidently advocating for yourself and others. Each step builds on the last, offering a clear path to greater health awareness and personal growth.
We give you knowledge to make informed health decisions, together.
Here’s how we guide you on your path to taking charge of your health:
01
Get Clear
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Build a strong foundation by learning what is happening in your body and why it matters. This step addresses health literacy gaps by turning complex topics into clear, usable information.
As a participant, you will learn what is happening in the body, what causes the condition, and how it affects daily life.
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Know the Signs & Symptoms
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Recognize early warning signs before they become serious. This step helps participants identify symptoms like fatigue, thirst, and blurry vision that are often dismissed or misunderstood.
Awareness is the key to early action and better outcomes.
03
Speak Up​
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Gain confidence in healthcare settings by learning how to ask questions, express your concerns, and stand up for your needs. This step reminds participants that they are not passive recipients of care.
You have the right to be informed, heard, and respected.
04
Build Your Routine​
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Put your knowledge into action with simple habits that support long-term health. This step helps participants create routines that align with their priorities and are easy to stick with.
Small, repeatable actions become the building blocks of lasting change.
05
Be The Voice​
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Take what you have learned and share it with others. This step empowers participants to support loved ones, raise community awareness, and become part of a larger movement toward health equity.
When one person speaks up, others feel safe to do the same.
Through this journey, CAFEH helps you develop the knowledge and skills to take charge of your health, one step at a time.
How We Connect
The Framework: Identify, Inquire, Innovate, Inspire
​To make the empowerment journey as impactful as possible, we use the “4 i” approach. This approach was created by CAFEH's Chief Learning Officer, Dr. Amber Garrick. The framework ensures that you’re not just learning but truly connecting with the information and applying it in your life.
Identify
Identify a gap in knowledge or a difference in information.
Recognize gaps in your knowledge or areas where your understanding might differ from reliable information. This is the first step toward taking control of your health—understanding what you may need to learn or clarify.
Innovate
Connect with your healthcare provider and develop a plan to optimize your health.
Partner with your healthcare provider to create a personalized plan that fits your health needs and goals. This collaborative approach helps you take charge of your health journey in a way that feels achievable and effective.
Inquire
Research the topic and ask your healthcare provider questions.
Dive deeper by researching your questions and talking to your healthcare provider. Asking informed questions helps you understand your health better and empowers you to make choices confidently.
Inspire
Share your information with others, and encourage them to optimize their health.
Use your knowledge to encourage friends, family, and your community to make informed health choices. Sharing information empowers others and builds a supportive network focused on wellness and prevention.
