Advancing Health Equity Through Systems Design and Personalized Care
We partner with organizations to build compliant, equitable programs—and support individuals navigating chronic illness through education, advocacy, and care guidance.
With over 20 years across clinical care, housing, and public health systems, Empower Health Solutions specializes in turning policy, funding, and equity goals into programs that function in real-world settings. Our work bridges systems and lived experience—ensuring compliance, accountability, and compassion move forward together.
What Sets Empower Health Solutions Apart
Experience scaling grant-funded, publicly regulated health and housing programs for MCOs, FQHCs, and CBOs.
Equity-centered systems design
Compliance-informed, real-world implementation
Clinical and public health expertise
Clear workflows that support staff and clients
Education that empowers—not overwhelms
We don’t just help programs look good on paper.
We help them function in practice.
Choose the Support That Fits Your Needs
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For Organizations
Public Health & Systems Consulting
We partner with Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to design, implement, and stabilize grant-funded programs that are compliant, equitable, and operationally sound.
Focus areas include:
• Grant-to-operations implementation
• Systems and workflow design
• Compliance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation
• Program evaluation, outcomes tracking, and performance monitoring
• Workforce capacity building and systems education
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For Individuals
Chronic Illness Education & Support
Personalized education, coaching, and advocacy to help you understand your diagnosis, navigate the healthcare system, and build daily habits that support long-term wellness.
Support areas include:
• Chronic disease education
• Care navigation and self-advocacy
• Wellness planning and prevention-focused support
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For Teams & Communities
Training & Health Education
Workshops and learning tools that strengthen staff capacity, improve compliance, and build health literacy across organizations and communities.
Why Systems and Individuals Both Matter
Health equity lives in policies and workflows—but it also lives in exam rooms, kitchens, and daily decisions.
We believe systems must work for the people they serve. That’s why Empower Health Solutions supports organizations in building stronger programs while also helping individuals navigate their health within those systems.
Meet the Founder
Tanicka Stephens, MPH, LVN
Tanicka Stephens, MPH, LVN is a consultant and educator with over 20 years of experience in public health, housing, and clinical care, including more than a decade in mental health.
She works with public agencies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations to improve how programs operate, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver equitable, people-centered services.
Through Empower Health Solutions, she helps organizations:
Improve program quality and stay audit-ready
Build equity and social determinants of health into daily work
Turn complex rules and funding requirements into clear, usable processes
Her mission is to turn knowledge into action—helping organizations serve their communities more effectively.